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iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro
Compare iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 12 ProThe Pro added a LiDAR scanner for instant low-light focus and AR depth, plus a shiny stainless frame and ProRAW photography.
iPhone 13 ProThe Pro finally got the buttery 120 Hz ProMotion display, plus macro photos, a brighter screen and a new 1 TB storage tier.At a glance
Released 1 year apart — the iPhone 13 Pro is the newer model. 8 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 13 Pro, the chip changes from the Apple A14 Bionic to the Apple A15 Bionic and it gets heavier, 189 g to 204 g. Both launched at $999.
- ChipApple A14 BionicApple A15 Bionic
- Weight189 g204 g
Unchanged launch price, memory, storage, ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 23, 2020 | September 24, 2021 |
| Launch priceSame | $999 | $999 |
| Price today | $1,209 | $1,159 |
| Chip | Apple A14 Bionic · 3.10 GHz | Apple A15 Bionic · 3.23 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple 4-core GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| StorageSame | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170, ProMotion |
| Weight | 189 g | 204 g |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.4 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.65 mm |
| PortsSame | Lightning | Lightning |
| Operating system | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
First iPhone with a LiDAR scanner and a stainless-steel flat-edge frame.
First iPhone with 120 Hz ProMotion, macro photography and a 1 TB option.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18