UAE Price
AED 1,050
India Price
₹44,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 256GB 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 1,050 in the UAE and ₹44,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 256GB excels with the A14 Bionic’s 5nm efficiency, sustaining peak performance without throttling, and its 2815mAh battery delivers 84 hours of endurance—among the best in its class. The 1170x2532 Super Retina XDR display offers 460 ppi clarity, unmatched by most mid-range rivals. It supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging at 15W after iOS 17.4, a rare upgrade path for older flagships. Ideal for users needing iOS 17.4+ compatibility with 5G and NFC for contactless payments in UAE or India, especially those replacing aging iPhones without wanting to jump to Pro models. Its weakness: no ProMotion display—still locked at 60Hz, making scrolling feel dated next to 90Hz+ rivals. In UAE at AED 1050, it’s competitive because it’s the cheapest 5G iPhone with MagSafe and 256GB. In India at ₹44900, it’s overpriced—newer 13s start under ₹42000 with better battery and camera processing.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 may still be worth buying if you need a reliable, budget-friendly iPhone with solid software support, but newer models offer better performance and longer update cycles. Consider it only if the price is significantly lower than current options.
The Apple iPhone 12 256GB is priced at AED 1050 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and select online platforms.
The Apple iPhone 12 256GB is priced at ₹44900 in India. It can be found through official Apple resellers and major e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight and strong low-light performance thanks to Night mode. Video recording is stable and supports Dolby Vision HDR up to 30fps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, social media, and calls. Heavy usage may require charging before bedtime.
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