UAE Price
AED 1,200
India Price
₹44,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro 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 1,200 in the UAE and ₹44,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 Pro 256GB excels with its 1200-nit peak brightness OLED display, delivering unmatched HDR visibility outdoors, and the A14 Bionic’s 5nm chip sustains 60fps gaming for hours without throttling. The 12MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and LiDAR scanner enables precise low-light portrait depth mapping. Its 81-hour battery endurance outlasts most 2024 flagships. Ideal for professionals using ProRAW photography with Adobe Lightroom Mobile, needing reliable 5G bands like n78 and n260 in UAE/India urban centers. Weakness: no ProMotion, stuck at 60Hz despite 2024’s 120Hz norm, making scrolling feel sluggish next to newer OLED panels. In UAE at AED 1200, it’s competitive because refurbished units offer flagship iOS 17.4 support and MagSafe at 60% below retail. In India at ₹44900, it’s overpriced—newer Xiaomi 14 or OnePlus 12R deliver 120Hz, 50W charging, and 50MP main sensors for ₹5000 less, making this a legacy buy only for iOS loyalists needing iOS 17.4 longevity.
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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 |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), 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 - A2341 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2341 |
| 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 | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 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 | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Models | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 256.00 / £ 199.00 / € 279.10 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 596244 (v8) GeekBench: 4056 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 81h |
| 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 Pro.
It can still be worth buying in 2026 if you prioritize a reliable, well-supported device at a discounted price, especially for basic to moderate use. Apple’s software updates and build quality ensure it remains functional, though newer models offer better performance and battery life.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 1200 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized retailers and second-hand markets.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹44900 in India. It is available through official Apple resellers and certified pre-owned sellers.
The camera system delivers excellent photo and video quality with strong low-light performance and accurate color reproduction. It supports Dolby Vision HDR recording at up to 30 fps, making it ideal for high-quality video capture.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, calls, and app usage. Heavy usage may require a mid-day charge, but it supports fast and wireless charging for convenience.
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