Phone Network Comparison: Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro
When it comes to network speed and connectivity, both the Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro offer similar features. Both phones support HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, and EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps.
| Phone network Comparison | |
|---|---|
Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro |
| network 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 |
| network SIM | |
| Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – for China | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China |
| 2G Network | |
| GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) – for China | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) |
| 3G Network | |
| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | |
| 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 – A2341 | 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 – A2890, A2892 |
| 5G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave – A2341 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2890, A2892 |
| Network Review | |
| Review Apple iPhone 12 Pro Network Review | Review Apple iPhone 14 Pro Network Review |
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In terms of network SIM, the iPhone 12 Pro offers either a single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or dual-SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) for China, while the iPhone 14 Pro offers dual-SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or dual eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) for China.
For 2G network, the iPhone 12 Pro supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) – for China, while the iPhone 14 Pro supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM).
Both phones support HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 for 3G network. For 4G network, the iPhone 12 Pro supports 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 – A2341, while the iPhone 14 Pro supports 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 – A2890, A2892.
As for 5G network, the iPhone 12 Pro supports 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave – A2341, while the iPhone 14 Pro supports 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2890, A2892.
Overall, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro offers a slightly wider range of network bands compared to the iPhone 12 Pro. Additionally, the iPhone 14 Pro offers dual eSIM support for international use, which may be a valuable feature for frequent travelers or those with multiple phone numbers.
It’s important to note that network connectivity and speed can vary depending on carrier and location, so it’s recommended to check with your carrier for specific compatibility and coverage in your area.
Full Specs Comparison For Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro
