Whats the difference between an iphone 12 and iphone 13

NetworkTechnology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China CDMA 800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 4G bands 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, 66 - A2633, A2634, A2635 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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2482, A2631 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, 66 - A2403, A2404 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2402 5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2633 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, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2482 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2402, A2403, A2404 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2631 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2634, A2635 Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

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iPhone 13vsiPhone 12 comparison
Is it worth upgrading iPhone 12 to 13?
Is it best to buy iPhone 12 or 13?

iPhone 13vsiPhone 12 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPhone 13	iPhone 12
key specs
Display	6.10-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	64GB
OS	iOS 15	iOS 14
Resolution	1170x2532 pixels	1170x2532 pixels
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPhone 13	iPhone 12
Release date	September 14, 2021	October 13, 2020
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	146.70 x 71.50 x 7.65	146.70 x 71.50 x 7.40
Weight (g)	174.00	164.00
IP rating	IP68	IP68
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Colours	Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, (PRODUCT)RED	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White
Removable battery	-	No
display
Screen size (inches)	6.10	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1170x2532 pixels	1170x2532 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	460	460
Protection type	-	Other
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	hexa-core
Processor make	Apple A15 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	64GB
Expandable storage	-	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4)	12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	-
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	12-megapixel (f/2.2)	12-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
software
Operating system	iOS 15	iOS 14
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
Lightning	Yes	Yes
Headphones	No	Lightning
Number of SIMs	2	2
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sensors
3D face recognition	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Face unlock	-	Yes

Is it worth upgrading iPhone 12 to 13?

The better storage options, faster processor and camera improvements would be enough to make this a significant upgrade. Throw in improved battery life and last year's update proved to be a big step up from last year. Most shoppers will likely favor the 6.1-inch iPhone 13, as it has the larger screen.

Is it best to buy iPhone 12 or 13?

Overall, the iPhone 13 is better than iPhone 12 in many areas, so if it is within your budget, choose the newer model. iPhone 12 is ideal for older customers because their app-usage requirements are lower. If your priority is cameras, you should check out iPhone 13 over iPhone 12.