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| Brand | Apple Inc. |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| Generation | 14th |
| First released | Pro: October 23, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-10-23) Pro Max: November 13, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-11-13) |
| Availability by region | Pro: October 23, 2020 October 30, 2020 November 13, 2020 December 14, 2020 December 17, 2020 December 18,2020 November 13, 2020
November 20, 2020 December 4, 2020 December 17, 2020 December 18,2020 January 5, 2021 |
| Discontinued | September 14, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-09-14) |
| Predecessor | iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max |
| Successor | iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max |
| Related | iPhone 12 and 12 Mini |
| Compatible networks | GSM,CDMA,3G,EVDO,HSPA+,4GLTE,5G |
| Form factor | Slate |
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| System-on-chip | A14 Bionic |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x high-power Firestorm cores @3.1 GHz + 4x low-power Icestorm cores @1.8 GHz)[6] |
| GPU | Quad-core Apple-designed GPU, up to 750GFLOPS[7][8] |
| Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G[9][10] |
| Memory | 6 GBLPDDR4X[11][12] |
| Storage | 128, 256 or 512 GB[a]NVMe |
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| Rear camera | 12 MP (4032 x 3024 px); Dolby Vision; Night Mode; 4K @ 24, 30, 60; 1080p@30, 60, 120; 720p@240; 26 mm; 12 MP telephoto (52 mm, 2x) and ultra-wide (13 mm, 0.5x) |
| Front camera | 12 MP (4000 x 3000 px); Dolby Vision; 4K @ 24, 30, 60; 1080p@30, 60, 120; 720p@240; 26 mm |
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| Sound | Sound features:
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| Connectivity | All models: A2341 / A2342:
A2406 / A2410:
A2408 / A2412:
A2407 / A2411:
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| Data inputs | List of inputs:
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| Water resistance | IP68, up to 6 m (20 ft) for 30 minutes |
| Codename | D53P / |
| SAR | 12 Pro:[19]
12 Pro Max:[20]
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| Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T4[21] |
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| Website | iPhone 12 Pro – Apple at theWayback Machine (archived October 13, 2020) |
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TheiPhone 12 Pro andiPhone 12 Pro Max aresmartphones developed and marketed byApple Inc. They are the flagship smartphones in thefourteenth generation of theiPhone, succeeding theiPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, respectively. They were unveiled alongside theiPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini at anApple Special Event atApple Park inCupertino, California on October 13, 2020, with the iPhone 12 Pro being released on October 23, 2020, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max on November 13, 2020. They were discontinued on September 14, 2021, along with theiPhone XR, following the announcement of theiPhone 13 andiPhone 13 Pro.
Major upgrades over theiPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max include the addition of5G support, thelidar sensor, ProRAW (DNG) allowing high quality lossless 12-bit image capture in the native photos app with the use of the newDNG v1.6 specification, the introduction of theMagSafewireless charging and accessory system, theApple A14 Bionicsystem on a chip (SoC),high-dynamic-range videoDolby Vision 10-bit 4:2:04K video recording at 30 or 60fps, larger 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, respectively, and the move to a base capacity of 128GB[a] from the prior base capacity of 64 GB,[a] while retaining the other storage capacities of 256 and 512 GB.[a] The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, like the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, are the first iPhone models from Apple to no longer include a power adapter orEarPods headphones found in prior iPhone models; however, aUSB-C toLightning cable is still included, and this change was retroactively applied to other iPhone models sold by Apple at the time, including theiPhone XR,iPhone 11 andiPhone SE (2nd generation).
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TheiPhone 12 Pro andiPhone 12 Pro Max were officially announced byApple Inc. on October 13, 2020, during a virtual press event held at theSteve Jobs Theater atApple Park in Cupertino, California. The event was conducted alongside the announcement of theiPhone 12,iPhone 12 Mini, andHomePod Mini.[22]
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Pro began on October 16, 2020, with the official release taking place on October 23, 2020.[23] This release coincided with the launch of thefourth-generation iPad Air and the standard iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 Pro Max followed a staggered release schedule, with pre-orders commencing on November 6, 2020, and an official release date of November 13, 2020, alongside the iPhone 12 Mini.[24]
The pricing for the iPhone 12 Pro started at $999, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max began at $1099. This marked the first time since the launch of theiPhone XS andiPhone XR in 2018 that multiple iPhone models were announced together but not released simultaneously.
On September 14, 2021, following the announcement of theiPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max were officially discontinued and removed from sale on Apple's website. However, in March 2022, Apple resumed selling refurbished iPhone 12 Pro models starting at USD 759 through its Refurbished and Clearance section. The iPhone 12 Pro Max, however, was not made available as a refurbished option.
The iPhone 12 series introduced several significant technological advancements, such as the inclusion of a Super Retina XDR display,[25] improved camera capabilities, and support for 5G connectivity. It received positive reviews[26][27] for its design, performance, and new features, making it one of the top-selling smartphone series of its release year.
It is the first major redesign since theiPhone X, similar to that ofiPad Pros since 2018 and the4th-generation iPad Air. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max feature a flat chassis, a design seen with theiPhone 4 through theiPhone 5S and the first generation iPhone SE. The notch size is similar to previous models.[28] Thebezels are around 35% thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro and previous models. The new design also comes withCorning Inc’s custom ceramic-hardened i.eglass ceramic front glass, "Ceramic Shield", while the back retains the previous generation of Corning Inc's custom Dual-Ion Exchange strengthened glass.[29] On the back is the same three-camera configuration found on theiPhone 11 Pro, but with larger apertures and an addedLiDAR scanner.
The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are available in four colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue. Pacific Blue is a new color replacing Midnight Green, while Graphite is a renamed version of Space Gray and Gold is now updated in new yellow gold introduced with the Apple Watch Series 6.[29]
| Color | Name |
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| Silver | |
| Graphite | |
| Gold | |
| Pacific Blue[30] |
The iPhone 12 Pro uses Apple's six-coreA14 Bionic processor, which contains a 16-core neural engine. It has three internal storage options: 128, 256, and 512 GB.[a] The iPhone 12 Pro has an IP68 water and dust-resistant rating along with dirt and grime, and is water-resistant up to six meters (20 feet) for 30 minutes. However, the manufacturer warranty does not cover liquid damage to the phone.[31]
The iPhone 12 Pro, like the iPhone 12, is not supplied withEarPods (except in France) or thepower adapter included with prior iPhone models. Apple claims this will reducecarbon emissions and that most users already own these items.[32] Apple still supplies the USB-C to Lightning cable that was introduced with the iPhone 11 Pro. In addition to Lightning andQi wireless charging, the phones introduceMagSafewireless charging, a new magnet-based charging and accessory system that allow accessories such as chargers and cases to snap onto the back of the phones. MagSafe wireless charging supports up to 15 watts, is fast-charge capable, and is a reimagining of theMagSafe brand that was introduced in 2006 with the originalMacBook Pro. The MagSafe Charger can be purchased separately, along with a variety of cases and other accessories.[31]
The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max support5G cellular communications. This allows upload speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s (1 Mbit/s = 1 million bits per second) and download speeds of up to 4 Gbit/s. However, only models sold in the U.S. support the fastermmWave technology; those sold elsewhere in the world, including Canada, only support sub-6 GHz frequency bands. A new feature called Smart Data Mode provides 5G only when necessary to preserve battery life and data usage.[31]
The iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.06 inch (154 mm) (marketed as 6.1 inch)OLED display with a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels (2.9 megapixels) at 460 ppi, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.68 inch (170 mm) (marketed as 6.7 inch) OLED display with a resolution of 2778 × 1284 pixels (3.5 megapixels) at 458 ppi. Both models have the Super Retina XDR OLED display with thinner bezels than previous generation iPhones. The iPhone 12 Pro Max features the largest display on any iPhone to date.[33] The phones also introduce a newglass-ceramic covering, named 'Ceramic Shield', which was co-developed withCorning Inc. Apple claims the Ceramic Shield has "4 times better drop performance" and that it is "tougher than any smartphone glass".[34]
The iPhone 12 Pro is supplied with a 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) battery, a slight decrease from the 11.67 Wh (3,046 mAh) battery found in theiPhone 11 Pro, and is identical to the battery found in the standard iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 14.13 Wh (3,687 mAh) battery, another slight decrease from the 15.04 Wh (3,969 mAh) battery found in theiPhone 11 Pro Max.[35] The battery is not user-replaceable.[36][37][38]
Both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are supplied with theApple A14 Bionic, the firstARM-based smartphonesystem-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on the5 nm process node.[39] However, unlike previous years, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are not the first Apple devices to receive the newest A-series processor, with thefourth-generation iPad Air being the first device from Apple to contain the A14 Bionic chip.[39] The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max also contain theApple M14 motion coprocessor. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max useQualcomm'sX555Gmodem.
The iPhone 12 Pro features four cameras: one front-facing camera and three back-facing cameras, including a telephoto, wide, and ultra-wide camera. The iPhone 12 Pro also features alidar scanner forAR and computer-aided photo enhancement services. The iPhone 12 Pro also adds Night Mode for time-lapse video recording on all four cameras.[40] Unlike the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max where the only difference was the screen size and battery capacity, the iPhone 12 Pro Max adds a 47% larger sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization to the main camera lens, and replaces the f/2.0 aperture 52 mm telephoto camera lens with a f/2.2 aperture 65 mm lens, allowing for a 2.5x optical zoom. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are the first smartphones capable of shooting in 10-bithigh dynamic rangeDolby Vision4K video at up to 60 frames per second.[41]
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The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have largely the same sensors found on prior iPhone models going back to theiPhone X. These include anaccelerometer,gyroscope,barometer,proximity sensor,ambient light sensor, and a digital compass.[29] The devices also include theFace ID facial recognition system, this is made up of several sensors: mainly a dot projector, flood illuminator, and an infrared camera, allowing a user's face to be scanned and stored by theSecure Enclave.Alidar scanner is the new sensor included in the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, similar to that of thefourth-generation iPad Pro, permitting additionalaugmented reality (AR) features to also be supported, such as the ability to measure a user's approximate height from the Measure app.[42]
TheiPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max featureiOS, Apple'smobile operating system.[43] Theuser interface of iOS is based on the concept ofdirect manipulation, usingmulti-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons.[44] Interaction with the OS includes gestures such asswipe,tap,pinch, andreverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internalaccelerometers are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).[44]
The iPhone 12 Pro was first supplied withiOS 14.1 alongside theiPhone 12 while the iPhone 12 Pro Max was supplied withiOS 14.2 alongside theiPhone 12 Mini. These phones come with the stock iOS apps, such as Safari, Weather, and Messages, and they also includeSiri, the personal assistant included in iOS sinceiOS 5 with the release of theiPhone 4S.
These phones support the current public release of iOS, which is currentlyiOS 18.[45][46]
The iPhone 12 Pro received generally positive reviews.The Verge called it a "beautiful, powerful, and incredibly capable device", praising the new design reminiscent of theiPhone 5, the speed of theA14 Bionic processor, and its5G capabilities,[b] but noted the decrease in battery life compared to the iPhone 11 Pro and the low number of upgrades compared to theiPhone 12.[47]Engadget also gave the iPhone 12 Pro a positive review, praising theMagSafe wireless charging and accessory system as well as the improved camera system, but noted the lack of upgrade motivation if users had already purchased a new iPhone in 2019.[48]
Apple was criticized for the continued reliance onFace ID as the solebiometric option to unlock the device, which is incompatible withface masks. This limitation was lifted with the introduction of the fifth revision of theiOS 14, which permits the user to unlock the phone while wearing a face mask, using the paired and password unlocked Apple Watch as its alternative authenticator. TheiPhone SE (3rd generation) is the only phone that Apple currently produces that supportsTouch ID, an alternative option that is compatible with face masks. All models can still use a passcode to log in.[49][50][51]
Within two weeks of its public release, a thread was started at Apple Support describing a problem with pixels on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 ProOLED displays not shutting off completely in black scenes, resulting in what was described as an "ugly glowing";[52] over 3,500 other users have since clicked the "I have this question too" button in the thread. Additional users have provided photos and videos online that demonstrate the problem; one of whom—whose video amassed over 50,000 views—claims Apple responded that they were working on the problem.[53] However, Apple has not officially acknowledged the problem, which persists despite multiple software updates, leading users and pundits to fear a hardware problem.[54]
Apple, through an "environmental initiative", have removed the EarPods (except in France until January 31, 2022[55]) and power adapter (except in São Paulo[56]) from all new iPhone boxes, including the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. According to Apple, removing the power adapter permitted Apple to avoid 180, 000 metric tons of CO2 in fiscal year 2021 thanks to a shift in the mode of transport and product weight. Apple now includes a USB-C to Lightning cable, incompatible with the existing USB-A power adapters that Apple previously supplied with its devices. Users can still use their existing USB-A power adapters and Lightning cables to charge and sync, but must purchase or use an existing USB-C power adapter to utilize the included USB-C to Lightning cable. Starting with the iPhone 8, aUSB Power Delivery (USB-PD) compliant charger is required to permit fast charging when using the USB-C to Lightning cable, with Apple suggesting the use of a 20W or greater USB-PD compliant charger to fast charge the iPhone 12.[57][58]
The iPhone 12 Pro has a carbon footprint of 82 kg (181 lb) of CO2 emissions, which is 6 kilograms (13 pounds) more than the preceding iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a footprint of 86 kg (190 lb) of carbon emissions, a 6 kilograms (13 pounds) increase compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Of all emissions, 86% and 82% released by producing the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max respectively are caused by device production and primary resource use with the remaining emissions released by means of first use, transportation, and end-of-life processing.[59][60][61][62]
Several weeks after its release, it was discovered byiFixit and Australian tech YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys that a number of key components such as the cameras malfunction or display warnings if they are replaced with new or those taken from an otherwise identical donor unit.[63] Internal Apple documents also mention that, beginning with the iPhone 12 and continuing with subsequent models, authorized technicians would have to run the phones through an internal System Configuration tool to reprogram repaired units in order to account for hardware changes. While Apple has yet to comment on the issue, the inability to replace key system components have raised concerns aboutrepairing andplanned obsolescence.[64]
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