1. Design: The iPhone 12 series featured a new design with flat edges, reminiscent of the iPhone 4 and iPad Pro. The devices had a glass front and back with an aerospace-grade aluminum or stainless steel frame, depending on the model. The iPhone 12 models were available in various colors.
2. Display: The iPhone 12 had a Super Retina XDR display, while the iPhone 12 mini had a Super Retina XDR display with a smaller size. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini had a 6.1-inch and 5.4-inch OLED display, respectively. Both displays offered HDR support, True Tone technology, and a Ceramic Shield front cover for improved durability.
3. Processor: The iPhone 12 series was powered by Apple's A14 Bionic chip, which was built on a 5-nanometer process. The A14 Bionic chip included a six-core CPU, a four-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It delivered enhanced performance and energy efficiency compared to previous iPhone models.
4. RAM and Storage: The iPhone 12 models were available in different storage capacities, including 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The exact amount of RAM in the devices was not officially disclosed by Apple.
5. Camera: The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini featured a dual-camera system on the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The camera system supported features such as Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, and improved computational photography capabilities. The front-facing camera had a 12-megapixel sensor and supported Face ID for biometric authentication.
6. Face ID: The iPhone 12 series featured Face ID for secure biometric authentication. Face ID used the TrueDepth camera system, including the front-facing camera and sensors, to map and recognize the user's face.
7. Operating System: The iPhone 12 series was launched with iOS 14 and was eligible for software updates. Users could update their devices to newer versions of iOS to access new features and security enhancements.
8. Battery Life: The battery life of the iPhone 12 models varied depending on usage patterns and settings. Apple claimed that the iPhone 12 offered similar battery life to its predecessor, the iPhone 11, while the iPhone 12 mini had slightly less battery life due to its smaller size.
9. Other Features: The iPhone 12 series included features such as 5G connectivity (depending on the model and region), MagSafe for easy attachment of accessories, water and dust resistance (rated IP68), stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC for Apple Pay, and support for augmented reality (AR) applications.