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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.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 23, 2020 | September 16, 2022 |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
| Price today | $967 | $855 |
| CPU | Apple A14 Bionic · 3.10 GHz | Apple A15 Bionic · 3.23 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170 |
| Ports | Lightning | Lightning |
| Operating system | iOS 14 | iOS 16 |
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
First 5G mainstream iPhone, OLED across the line, and the return of flat edges + MagSafe.
iPhone 14
Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04