Apple iPhone 12 (64GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 2:44 AM, updated: 2/17/2023 12:37 AM

Compare Apple iPhone X X Apple iPhone 12 (64GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone X (256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

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16 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1170x2532 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1125x2436 pixels
+6.1"5% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP74% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2815 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2716 mAh
+20W33% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+256GB (245GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
457 PPI	vs	+463 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures

31 Common items in both devices

NVMe (SSD)

Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10

60Hz

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 12 A2172, A2402, A2403, A2404	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	10/13/2020	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
System version	iOS 14	iOS 11
Firmware update	iOS 16	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) Geekbench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2172 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2402 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2403, A2404 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A2172 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2402, A2403, A2404 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	32mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2815 mAh	2716 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • 5W charger is included
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 12 (64GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone 12 (64GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate