UAE Price
AED 950
India Price
₹34,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 128GB is Apple's 2020 smartphone featuring a 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 2815 mAh battery. At AED 950 in the UAE and ₹34,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 128GB excels with its 1200-nit peak brightness OLED display, delivering vivid HDR10 and Dolby Vision content even in direct sunlight, and its 15W MagSafe wireless charging delivers fast, aligned power without cables. The 84-hour battery endurance rating ensures multi-day use on a single charge for moderate users. It’s ideal for professionals relying on iOS ecosystem continuity, needing reliable 5G connectivity and NFC for contactless payments in UAE’s cashless economy or India’s digital transit systems. Its weakness? Thermal throttling under sustained 4K video recording—performance drops after 8 minutes. In UAE at AED 950, it’s competitive because it’s the cheapest 5G iPhone with MagSafe and OLED, outpacing Android rivals in software support. In India at ₹34900, it’s overpriced—flagship Android phones offer 120Hz displays, 100W charging, and 200MP cameras for similar cost. Buy only if iOS exclusivity or long-term updates matter more than raw hardware.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
| Battery Capacity | 2815 mAh |
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 164 g (5.78 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Models | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 194.00 / £ 147.00 / € 199.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 84h |
| Announced | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 |
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 12.
It can still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize reliability and software support over cutting-edge features, as Apple continues to provide updates for older models. At this price point, it offers solid value for casual users who don't need the latest hardware.
The Apple iPhone 12 128GB is priced at AED 950 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and online marketplaces.
The Apple iPhone 12 128GB is priced at ₹34900 in India. It remains available through official Apple resellers and major e-commerce platforms.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight and handles low-light scenes effectively with Night mode. Video recording is stable and supports Dolby Vision HDR for rich, detailed footage.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and calls. Heavy usage may require a midday charge, but it holds up well for an iPhone of its generation.
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