Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 15
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 15
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 12
Faster chip
Apple iPhone 15
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 15
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Apple iPhone 15
Better display
Apple iPhone 15
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 12
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 15
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2532 | 2556 |
| Resolution Width | 1170 | 1179 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 2000 |
| PPI | 460 | 461 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 86.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 17 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 15 +27%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone 15 +34%AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 15 +40%| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,620 | 2,050 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,030 | 5,400 |
| AnTuTu | 890,000 | 1,250,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2815 | 3349 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 146.7 | 147.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 171 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 71.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2023, September 12 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 | Available. Released 2023, September 22 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | 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 - A2172 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3090 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3090 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 15 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 12 is 17% cheaper at 95,760 DZD versus 115,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 15, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone 15 packs a 3349 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 15 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Apple iPhone 15 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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