iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 sports a gorgeous design, full 5G support, great cameras and strong performance. However, you don't get a 120Hz display or telephoto lens, and the newer iPhone 14 offers better cameras.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
  • Please check with your carrier to verify compatibility.
  • When you receive the phone, insert a SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then, turn it on, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on screen prompts to activate service.
  • The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charger and charging cable.
  • Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.

PROS

+ Attractive new design with MagSafe
+ Comprehensive 5G coverage
+ Impressive dual cameras
+ Fastest performance in this price range
+ Solid battery life

CONS

- Only 64GB of base storage
- Lacks 120Hz display
- No optical zoom

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on October 20, 2022
The iPhone 12 sports a gorgeous design, full 5G support, great cameras and strong performance. However, you don't get a 120Hz display or telephoto lens, and the newer iPhone 14 offers better cameras.
80
By TechRadar on October 07, 2021
It’s easy to dismiss the iPhone 12 as just 'more of the same', especially when you consider the new and compact iPhone 12 mini is also an option, and you can always go for the iPhone 13 series now. However, 5G networks are continuing to roll out across the globe, and the MagSafe addition is a useful addition to the iPhone arsenal – these things, combined with an improved design and screen, mean the iPhone 12 will become more useful the longer you own it. It's no longer the latest iPhone thanks to the iPhone 13, and it doesn’t come with a charger in the box; yes, there are environmental benefits to this, but you may need to factor buying a new charger into the cost of your new iPhone on top of the higher price.
80
By The Guardian on October 29, 2020
The iPhone 12 marks a significant design improvement on the last three years of iPhones.
100
By IGN on November 11, 2020
The iPhone 12 is a good phone, and I say good to make a point. It feels like it’s selling more than it’s offering. Superb performance and a great main camera wrapped in a stylish design are fairly compelling, but a weak ultra-wide sensor, a 3-year-old display, and a paltry base storage aren’t easy to overlook with everything else on the market.
70