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Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12
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A14 Bionic
5 nm
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2815 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
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12 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
- Specs
Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2)
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Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080x2412 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
2x3.1 GHz Firestorm
4x1.8 GHz Icestorm
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
4GB 128GB (NVMe)
4GB 256GB (NVMe)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP
f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
1080p@30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N25, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N71, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 12 with its Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (2) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 12 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (2) provides 3 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 12 offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (2)'s 4 years.
Both Apple iPhone 12 and Nothing Phone (2) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Nothing Phone (2) offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Nothing Phone (2) also boasts a brighter screen with 1600 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 12 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (2) features a larger 4700 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (2) also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 12. Both phones support wireless charging at 15W.
Apple iPhone 12 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.