iPhone 12
AppleReleased Oct 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Apr 2, 2026
iPhone 12 offers extended battery life, MagSafe convenience, and superior low-light photos on its vibrant display with 5G speeds. The Apple iPhone 12 scores 85/100 based on 12 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Phonearena, Consumer Reports, Lux, and The Guardian.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 12 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 80 (PCMag) to 90 (Phonearena). Phonearena tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 12 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Long battery life(5)
- MagSafe technology(5)
- Excellent low-light performance(4)
- Excellent display quality(4)
- Supports 5G(3)
Cons
- No telephoto camera(4)
- High price(3)
- Limited base storage(3)
- No charger included(3)
- Large notch(2)
12 Publication Reviews
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The iPhone 12 strikes all the right notes — great display, great hardware, pretty colors, standard-setting camera, fast Face ID, and good battery life.
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The Apple iPhone 12 offers very good performance, excellent display quality, and good camera capabilities, though it requires a protective case due to durability concerns.
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The iPhone 12 is a showcase of how much software matters in cameras nowadays, with impressive smart processing that makes challenging conditions easier to shoot in while remaining truthful and flexibl...
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The iPhone 12 marks a significant design improvement on the last three years of iPhones, combining the best elements of previous models with modern features.
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The iPhone 12 is a more expensive phone than 2019's iPhone 11, with Apple adding $100 / £100 to the price; it does, however, bring a number of new features that make for a more premium handset, includ...
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The iPhone 12 sports a gorgeous design, full 5G support, great cameras and strong performance.
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The iPhone 12 is a highly polished smartphone with arguably the most powerful processor around, with an improved camera system that closes the lead built by Google and Huawei.
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The iPhone 12 series brings back the beloved iPhone 4/5 design with OLED displays, Ceramic Shield protection, and MagSafe charging, though at a higher price point.
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The iPhone 12 Pro offers solid camera improvements with Night mode, Ultra Wide capabilities, and Smart HDR 3, though the iPhone 12 Pro Max may be worth waiting for serious photographers.
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After three years of daily use, the iPhone 12 Pro shows both strengths in camera performance and weaknesses in battery life and durability.
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