iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2020
iPhone 12 Pro
The Pro added a LiDAR scanner for instant low-light focus and AR depth, plus a shiny stainless frame and ProRAW photography.
First iPhone with a LiDAR scanner and a stainless-steel flat-edge frame.
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iPhone 12 Pro: key facts
When was the iPhone 12 Pro released?
The iPhone 12 Pro arrived on October 23, 2020. Apple discontinued it in September 2021.
How much did the iPhone 12 Pro cost?
The iPhone 12 Pro launched at $999 in 2020, about $1,209 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A14 Bionic at 3.10 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 display.
Why does the iPhone 12 Pro matter?
First iPhone with a LiDAR scanner and a stainless-steel flat-edge frame.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A14 Bionic · 3.10 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 189 g |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.4 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 14 |
| Released | October 23, 2020 |
| Discontinued | September 2021 |
| Launch price | $999 |
How the iPhone 12 Pro compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.7× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.10 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $999 in 2020, about $1,209 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
LiDAR was the same depth tech Apple put in the iPad Pro earlier that year.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11