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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 12
- The Apple iPhone 12 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.3
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy S24 has very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 12 has good overall camera quality.
The iPhone 12 takes better selfies, a very important factor, than the Samsung Galaxy S24; however, the Samsung phone still delivers a very good selfie experience. For other important aspects like photo resolution, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, both phones perform well, but the Galaxy S24 has more versatile camera options to enhance the photography experience.
Photo Quality
7.1
8.5
The Samsung Galaxy S24 takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 12 takes good photos.
The Apple iPhone 12 has a "Good" selfie quality score, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 has an even higher selfie score. Besides, the Apple iPhone 12 has lower scores in photos software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, which impact overall photo quality, as compared to the higher scores of the Samsung Galaxy S24 in these aspects.
Video Quality
7.2
7.9
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple iPhone 12 both have good videos, though the Samsung Galaxy S24 takes somewhat better videos.
The iPhone 12 delivers superior video quality due to its excellent dynamic range, stabilization, and low light performance combined with high video software experience, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S24, despite having good qualities, falls short primarily in its video software experience. This makes the iPhone 12 a better choice for high-quality video recording, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 may not meet the same standards of video excellence.
Battery
6.2 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple iPhone 12 has 6.2 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$600
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 12 has a price of $600 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 12 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S24 is 6.2 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 23, 2020 | January 24, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.2" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 416 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A14 | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.2 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 5.79" x 2.78" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.78 oz | 5.89 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 276 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, Red | Sandstone Orange, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Stuart Miles | March 2022
"The iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor. For the group of people who want a new iPhone without the price tag of the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 range, this is a great choice. There's no settling for second best with this smartphone."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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