Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Google Pixel 12
Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Google Pixel 12 side by side: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen), 12MP vs 50MP camera, 2815mAh…
Apple
iPhone 12 Pro
$999
4categories won
Pixel 12
$849
16categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Google Pixel 12 takes the overall win
The Google Pixel 12 proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Pixel 12. Choose the Pixel 12 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Pixel 12 takes battery honors offering 4,900 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Pixel 12 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) and 16GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Pixel 12 wins on budget and value at $849 compared to $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 Pixel 12: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 457 ppiWinner | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) |
| Process node | 5 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,120,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4890 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision 10-bit HDR | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 4,900 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 45 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 178 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmWinner | 7.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Surgical-grade stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 6 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | Pixel 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $849Winner |
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
The iPhone 12 Pro introduced Apple ProRAW photography, a depth-sensing LiDAR scanner for rapid night autofocus, 6GB of system RAM, and a striking Pacific Blue stainless steel frame.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Battery
- 2,815mAh
Google Pixel 12
Powered by the second-generation 2nm Tensor G7 processor with hardware-accelerated local AI, the Pixel 12 features a refined 7.8mm matte glass frame, 4,900 mAh battery, and dual 50MP optics.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,900mAh