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Compare iPhone 12 & iPhone 8

Take a look at how the features of iPhone 12 and iPhone 8 compare. We'll help you pick your perfect phone.

iPhone 12
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iPhone 8
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iPhone 12
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iPhone 8
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iPhone 12
iPhone 8

Display


6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with True Tone4.7-inch display with True Tone

Rear camera


Dual 12MP camera system12 MP camera with optical image stabilisation

Front camera


12 MP TrueDepth7 MP camera

Storage


64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB

Secure authentication


Protect your privacy with facial recognitionFingerprint sensor helps protect your privacy

Processor


Super powerful and intelligent A14 Bionic chipSuper powerful and intelligent A11 Bionic chip

SIM card


Dual SIMNano SIM

Bluetooth


5.05.0

Connectors


Lightning connectorLightning connector

Network


5G / LTE, Wi-Fi4G / LTE, Wi-Fi

Battery


Li-ion 2815 mAh battery, wireless charging, compatible with Qi chargersLi-ion 1821 mAh battery, wireless charging, compatible with Qi chargers

Size and weight


146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm / 164 g138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm / 138 g

Operating system


Enjoy iOS 18, the best operating system from Apple to date.The latest operating system this phone supports is iOS 16, originally released by Apple in fall 2022. Even though Apple has released newer iOS versions for newer models since then, Apple does still provide continuous security updates for their older operating systems such as iOS 16.

Which phone is right for you?

iPhone 12
Choose the iPhone 12 if you prefer:

Mid-sized model in the iPhone 12 line with best-in-class Super Retina XDR display

Wide and Ultra WIde camera for everyday photos and videos with up to 2X optical zoom

Up to 17 hours video playback

iPhone 8
Choose the iPhone 8 if you prefer:

Most compact, model on the iPhone 8 line with LCD Retina HD display and 3D touch

Wide lens for basic everyday photos and videos

Up to 13 hours video playback

Frequently asked questions

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