Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro side by side: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU), 12MP vs 12MP camera, 2815mAh vs…

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iPhone 13 Pro

$999

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 13 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the iPhone 13 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the iPhone 13 Pro. Choose the iPhone 13 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro takes battery honors offering 3,095 mAh alongside 23W charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) and 6GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro takes photography with 12MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
Screen size	6.1"	6.1"
Resolution	1170 x 2532	1170 x 2532
Pixel density	457 ppi	457 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nits	1200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)	Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)
Process node	5 nm	5 nm
AnTuTu score	1,120,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	4890	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	6 GB
Maximum storage	128GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
Main sensor	12 MP	12 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2x	3xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision 10-bit HDR	4K at 60fps ProRes

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
Capacity	2,815 mAh	3,095 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	23 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
Weight	189 gWinner	204 g
Thickness	7.4 mm	7.65 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Surgical-grade stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
Operating system	iOS 14	iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro	iPhone 13 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$999