It is important to know that this A2402 iPhone 12 is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR mmWave bands n260 and n261. This device is intended for carriers in Canada and Japan but is technically operational with carriers worldwide.
Every iPhone 12 model features a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2532x1170, 460 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "notch," not only supports "Advanced Face ID" but also captures 12-megapixel photos and 4K video, with software features like Portrait mode. The rear of the device has a dual-camera system with 12-megapixel, 4K-capable Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) cameras. Apple highlights that the iPhone 12 offers "computational photography" features, which enhance low-light performance and reduce noise compared to previous models.
The iPhone 12 has an "aerospace-grade" aluminum case with flat edges and glass on both the front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for enhanced durability, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). Initially available in five colors—white, black, blue, (pale) green, and (PRODUCT) RED—a sixth color, purple, was introduced on April 20, 2021.
Internally, the iPhone 12 is driven by a 64-bit 3.0 GHz "Apple A14 Bionic" processor with six cores (two performance, four high-efficiency) and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 4 GB of RAM and is available with 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of flash storage. Connectivity options include 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for "spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," and dual SIM support (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM).
Apple estimates the battery life of the iPhone 12 provides "up to" 65 hours of audio playback, 11 hours of video playback, and 17 hours of streamed video.
In Canada, this iPhone 12 was initially priced at C$1129, C$1199, and C$1339 for the 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB storage options. In Japan, the original prices were ¥85,800, ¥90,800, and ¥101,800.
On September 14, 2021, Apple reduced the prices in Canada to C$949, C$1,019, and C$1,159, and in Japan to ¥86,000, ¥92,800, and ¥104,800.
On September 7, 2022, prices in Canada were further cut to C$849, C$919, and C$1,069, but increased in Japan to ¥92,800, ¥99,800, and ¥114,800. Various subsidized carrier options and trade-in discounts were also available.
Finally, the iPhone 12 was discontinued completely on September 12, 2023.