Verdict
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is a premium smartphone that offers a stunning design, a powerful processor, and a top-of-the-line camera setup. The phone is packed with features and is ideal for anyone looking for a high-end smartphone. While the battery life could be better, the fast charging and wireless charging options make up for it.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 220,899 Expected |
Other Countries | $795 €753 £627 ¥5765 ₹67153 ﷼2982 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2341 |
5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2341 |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2020, October 13 |
Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in) |
Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
PLATFORM | |
OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 16.4.1 |
Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Triple | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
Features | HDR |
Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | No |
USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Ion 2815 mAh, non-removable (10.78 Wh) |
Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (MagSafe) 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
MISC | |
Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
Models | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3 |
Design and Display
The iPhone 12 Pro features a sleek and modern design with a stainless steel frame and a Ceramic Shield front cover. The phone has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels. The display has a peak brightness of 1200 nits and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The phone is available in four colors: Graphite, Silver, Gold, and Pacific Blue.
Performance and Storage
The iPhone 12 Pro is powered by Apple’s latest A14 Bionic chip, which is a 5nm chipset with a 6-core CPU and a 4-core GPU. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and is available in three storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512 GB. The phone runs on iOS 14.1 and is upgradable to iOS 16.4.1.
Triple Camera
In terms of optics, the iPhone 12 Pro features a triple-camera setup on the back. The primary camera is a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, followed by a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 120-degree field of view. The phone also features a LiDAR scanner, which enhances autofocus and improves low-light photography. On the front, the phone has a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera for selfies and video calls.
Battery and Connectivity
The iPhone 12 Pro is powered by a 2,815mAh battery and supports 20W fast charging, which can charge the phone up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging and 7.5W MagSafe wireless charging. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and a Lightning port.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.