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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.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 23, 2020 | September 24, 2021 |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
| Price today | $1,209 | $1,159 |
| CPU | Apple A14 Bionic · 3.10 GHz | Apple A15 Bionic · 3.23 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170, ProMotion |
| Ports | Lightning | Lightning |
| Operating system | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
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 12 Pro
First iPhone with a LiDAR scanner and a stainless-steel flat-edge frame.
iPhone 13 Pro
First iPhone with 120 Hz ProMotion, macro photography and a 1 TB option.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04