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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 14
Compare iPhone 12 vs iPhone 14 side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
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.
iPhone 14A cautious update that reused the A15 but added life-saving tricks: it can detect a car crash and text emergency services via satellite when off-grid.At a glance
Released 2 years apart — the iPhone 14 is the newer model. 9 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 14, the chip changes from the Apple A14 Bionic to the Apple A15 Bionic, memory goes up from 4 GB to 6 GB, base storage rises from 64 GB to 128 GB, and it gets heavier, 164 g to 172 g. Both launched at $799.
- ChipApple A14 BionicApple A15 Bionic
- Memory4 GB6 GB
- Storage64 GB128 GB
- Weight164 g172 g
Unchanged launch price, ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 23, 2020 | September 16, 2022 |
| Launch priceSame | $799 | $799 |
| Price today | $967 | $855 |
| 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 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| DisplaySame | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 |
| Weight | 164 g | 172 g |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.4 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm |
| PortsSame | Lightning | Lightning |
| Operating system | iOS 14 | iOS 16 |
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 5G mainstream iPhone, OLED across the line, and the return of flat edges + MagSafe.
Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18