iPhone comparison
iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12
Compare iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 11Apple dropped the flagship price and added a second ultra-wide lens and excellent Night mode.
iPhone 12The iPhone went 5G and got its sharp, flat-edged frame back, with a ring of MagSafe magnets on the rear for snap-on accessories.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 20, 2019 | October 23, 2020 |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
| Price today | $860 | $967 |
| CPU | Apple A13 Bionic · 2.65 GHz | Apple A14 Bionic · 3.10 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Liquid Retina LCD, 1792×828 | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 |
| Ports | Lightning | Lightning |
| Operating system | iOS 13 | iOS 14 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 11
Dual ultra-wide camera and Night mode at a lower, $699 price.
iPhone 12
First 5G mainstream iPhone, OLED across the line, and the return of flat edges + MagSafe.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04