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Apple Apple iPhone 12 (A14 Bionic, 2020)

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Apple iPhone 12 (A14 Bionic, 2020)

Apple iPhone 12 (A14 Bionic, 2020) is a BenchVerdict lab profile built around A14 Bionic, Apple A14 Bionic, Apple A14 GPU, Gaming Index 35.5 score, CPU Multi-Core 4580 points.

38.3
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BenchVerdict Signal

Decisive numbers

The first read before the deep dive: these are the values that shape the verdict and comparison.

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CPU Multi-CoreMethod4580 pointsLab measured
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CPU Single-CoreMethod2031 pointsLab measured
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Device CPU CoresMethod6.00 coresLab measured
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Device Form FactorMethod6.10 inLab measured
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Device GPU CoresMethod4.00 coresLab measured
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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured
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Verdict mechanics

What changes the verdict

A product wins when the strong numbers fit the job and the weak numbers stay manageable.

Current read

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Use this score as a shortcut, then verify the factors below for your own workload.

38Score

Camera

Camera consistency

A flagship score is fragile when low light, video, or zoom trails the display and speed story.

Endurance

Battery under real use

High peak performance matters less if the daily runtime drops too quickly.

Back to productsOldest value: 2026-05-11Standard unit set

Student

Profil-Score

Balance aus Akku, Gewicht und Alltagsleistung im Budget-Kontext.

Coverage 15 %
Nicht genug Daten für dieses Profil. Fehlende Metriken: Battery Web, Weight, System Performance Rating, Display Brightness, Speaker Loudness, Wireless Throughput

Verdict

Apple iPhone 12 (A14 Bionic, 2020): how camera, battery, and daily speed holds up after the headline after the update window

Apple iPhone 12 (A14 Bionic, 2020) is a serious comparison candidate when its strongest numbers match the job.

Pros

  • + Strong processor baseline (4580 points)
  • + Clear gaming index (35.5 score)
  • + Clean standard-unit configuration

Cons

  • - Price movement can reshape the recommendation quickly
  • - Balance means speed, runtime, and feel work at the same time.
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Specifications

Configurations

A14 Bionic

Standard unit
Brand
Apple
Model
iPhone 12
CPU
Apple A14 Bionic
GPU
Apple A14 GPU
Platform
iOS
Memory type
unified memory
CPU cores
6
Gpu Cores
4
Model year
2020
Operating system
iOS
Storage type
NVMe
Configuration
A14 Bionic
Panel
OLED
Form factor
6.1 in
Neural Engine Cores
16

Deep dive

Measurements by group

Open the groups that matter for your decision. The top verdict numbers stay above; this area is for the full measurement trail.

Performance7 measurements+
CPU Multi-CoreMethod4580 pointsLab measured
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CPU Single-CoreMethod2031 pointsLab measured
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Device CPU CoresMethod6.00 coresLab measured
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Device Form FactorMethod6.10 inLab measured
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Device GPU CoresMethod4.00 coresLab measured
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Device Neural Engine CoresMethod16 coresLab measured
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Geekbench GPU ComputeMethod16208 pointsLab measured
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Gaming IndexMethod35.5 scoreLab measured
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