Phone Camera Comparison: Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 14 Pro
When it comes to smartphone cameras, Apple has always been a top contender. In this comparison, we will take a closer look at the camera specs of two of their latest models, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro.
| Phone camera Comparison | |
|---|---|
Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro |
| Main Camera | |
| Quad Camera: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 120, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6″ TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5″, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| camera Main Features | |
| Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| camera Video | |
| 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | |
| Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS (unconfirmed) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Selfie Camera Features | |
| HDR | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) |
| Selfie Camera Video | |
| 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Camera Review | |
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Main Camera
The iPhone 12 Pro features a quad-camera setup with 12 MP sensors for the wide, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses. It also has a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for depth sensing. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro has a triple-camera setup with a 48 MP wide sensor and 12 MP telephoto and ultrawide sensors. It also has a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner.
While the iPhone 14 Pro’s wide sensor has a higher megapixel count, the iPhone 12 Pro’s camera setup has proven to be highly capable and produces excellent results. Ultimately, the difference may not be significant enough to sway consumers one way or the other.
Camera Main Features
Both models have dual-LED dual-tone flash and HDR capabilities for photos and panoramas.
Camera Video
Both phones can record videos in 4K and have 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision HDR support. However, the iPhone 14 Pro can also shoot in ProRes and has a cinematic mode for 4K recording.
Selfie Camera
The iPhone 12 Pro has a dual-camera setup for selfies, while the iPhone 14 Pro only has a single camera. However, the iPhone 14 Pro’s selfie camera has a wider aperture and better low-light performance.
Selfie Camera Features
Both models have HDR capabilities, but the iPhone 14 Pro also has a cinematic mode for 4K recording.
Selfie Camera Video
Both phones can record 4K videos for selfies.
Overall, while the iPhone 14 Pro has some notable improvements in camera specs, the iPhone 12 Pro’s camera setup is still highly capable and produces excellent results. Consumers may want to consider other factors, such as price and overall performance, when making their purchasing decision.
Full Specs Comparison For Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro
