iPhone 12 VS iPhone 13: Which one to choose?

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models have very similar designs and features but also have differences. iPhone 12 VS iPhone 13: here is the definitive comparison between the two models to guide you in choosing the perfect refurbished iPhone!

iPhone 12

Starting from €549.00
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iPhone 13

Starting from €799.90
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Display


6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with True Tone
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with True Tone

Camera


Rear cameras:
Dual 12MP cameras with optical image stabilization, portrait and light modes, 4K 1080p video.

Front Camera:
12MP TrueDepth

Rear cameras:
Dual 12MP cameras with optical image stabilization, portrait and light modes, 4K 1080p video.

Front Camera:
12MP TrueDepth

Secure authentication


Face ID
Protect your privacy with facial recognition
Face ID
Protect your privacy with facial recognition

Processor


Chip A14 Bionic
CPU 6‑core
GPU 4‑core
Neural Engine 16‑core
Chip A15 Bionic
CPU 6‑core
GPU 4‑core
Neural Engine 16‑core

SIM card


Dual SIM (nano‑SIM + eSIM)
Dual SIM (nano‑SIM + eSIM)
Compatible con Dual eSIM

Storage


64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB

Size and weight


Height:
146.7mm

Length:
71.5mm

Thickness:
7.4mm

Weight:
162g

Height:
146.7mm

Length:
71.5mm

Thickness:
7.4mm

Weight:
162g

Network


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

Battery


Li-ion 2815 mAh
Li-ion 3265 mAh

Charge


MagSafe and Qi wireless charging
Recharge by computer via USB or via power adapter
USB-A charging cable included
MagSafe and Qi wireless charging
Recharge by computer via USB or via power adapter
USB-A charging cable included

FAQs

Compared to the iPhone 13 model, the iPhone 12 model is cheaper. The price of the iPhone 12 starts at €549.00. The price of the iPhone 3 starts at €799.90. Prices depends by model and memory capacity.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models have very similar camera settings. Both models are equipped with a selfie camera and 2 rear cameras. The iPhone 13 camera has a better ultra-wide-angle sensor, with a wider f/1.8 aperture compared to the iPhone 12's f/2.4.
The iPhone 13 has a battery that offers more autonomy from 3265 mAh while the iPhone 12 model comes with a 2815 mAh battery. I-Tech Refurbished iPhones battery is 80% or more, fully functional.
The iPhone 13 has slightly better technical characteristics than the iPhone 12. The screen is better calibrated allowing for better readability. The biggest differences are found in the new chip. The iPhone 13 is in fact equipped with the A15 Bionic chip which has better performance than the A14 Bionic chip of the previous model. The iPhone 13 has a larger battery, capable of supporting an average of 9 hours more use than the iPhone 12. However, the more powerful battery makes it heavier and larger than the iPhone 12.
Both remain excellent top-of-the-range Apple models.