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Compare iPhone 17 & iPhone 12 Pro

Compare key specs of iPhone 17 and iPhone 12 Pro to choose the model that fits your needs.

iPhone 17
Out of stock
iPhone 12 Pro
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€329

Technical Specifications

Color
Sage, White, Blue, Purple, Black
Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
Storage
256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Display
Super Retina XDR, 120 Hz ProMotion, Always-On, HDR, True Tone
6.1 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10
Display Resolution
2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)
2532 × 1170 pixels (~460 ppi)
Camera
Dual 48 MP (main + ultra-wide) with PDAF & OIS
Triple 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6), Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
Front camera
18 MP Center Stage with autofocus
12 MP (f/2.2) TrueDepth camera
Battery
3,692 mAh., Up to ~30 h video playback, Fast charging (50% in ~20 min with 40 W)
2815 mAh (non-removable Li-ion)
Water Resistance
IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 min)
IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
Connectivity
5G (sub-6 GHz), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C (charging + data up to USB 2.0)
5G, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Security
Face ID (TrueDepth camera)
Face ID (3D facial recognition), Secure Enclave
Chip
Apple A19 chip with 5-core GPU
Apple A14 Bionic chip with 16-core Neural Engine
Data Network
5G, 4G, LTE, 3G
5G / Gigabit LTE / GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+
Subscription Type
Unlocked
-
SIM Card Capability
Dual
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM)
SIM card type 1
eSIM
Nano-SIM
SIM card type 2
eSIM (second active)
eSIM
Operating-System
iOS 26 (latest)
iOS 14
Cosmetic Condition
Refurbished-certified
Refurbished-certified
Release Year
2025
2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the display and screen size differences between iPhone 17 and iPhone 12 Pro?

iPhone 17 features a Super Retina XDR, 120 Hz ProMotion, Always-On, HDR, True Tone with a resolution of 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi), while iPhone 12 Pro offers a 6.1 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10 with a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels (~460 ppi). These differences can affect sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience.

Which iPhone has the better camera - iPhone 17 or iPhone 12 Pro?

Cameras on iPhones are consistently high-quality across all models.

iPhone 17 features:

  • Rear camera: Dual 48 MP (main + ultra-wide) with PDAF & OIS
  • Front camera: 18 MP Center Stage with autofocus

iPhone 12 Pro features:

  • Rear camera: Triple 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6), Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
  • Front camera: 12 MP (f/2.2) TrueDepth camera

Depending on your priorities - such as low-light performance, ultra-wide shots, or video quality - one model may offer features better suited to your needs.

Which iPhone has better battery life - iPhone 17 or iPhone 12 Pro?

The iPhone 17 has a 3692 mAh battery while the iPhone 12 Pro comes with a 2815 mAh battery. iPhones refurbished by Remobile have a battery capacity of at least 86% or above and function optimally.