Apple iPhone 12

91 reviews

May, 2024

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design (27)
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performance (16)
camera (10)
durability (7)

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price (10)
battery (7)
usability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 reviews of Apple iPhone 12. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the durability and camera are overall positive. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive views about the usability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Apple iPhone 12 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone 12 Review: The perfect iPhone | Trusted Reviews

With the iPhone 12, Apple has brought down many of its ‘Pro' level features from last year's iPhone 11 Pro down to the cheaper model.

Fantastic new design reminiscent of the iPhone 5;Exceptional performance;Very reliable cameras

Screen lacks some of the benefits you’ll find elsewhere;If the notch annoyed you before, it’ll annoy you again

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

iPhone 12 review

The iPhone 12 is still a solid phone taking great photos

Colorful OLED display ; Future-proofed with 5G ; MagSafe is intriguing

Cameras are similar to last year ; Battery life only okay ; Hike in price over iPhone 11

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (t3.com)

Apple iPhone 12 review: excellent in almost every way

The iPhone 12 is still one of the best iPhones for most people

Fantastic HDR screen & high-quality camera ; Future-proofed with 5G and powerful innards ; New design and build quality

Average battery life ; Only a dual-lens camera ; 60Hz screen

The iPhone 12 is the ideal iPhone for most people, thanks to class-leading screen quality, high-quality cameras and great future-proofing (including 5G). But these features come at slightly high price compared to competitors.

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPhone 12 review

Apple takes the standard iPhone to another level

Impressive OLED display ; Musical sound ; Slick and speedy interface

No charger in the box ; Pricier than before

The iPhone 12 delivers impressive picture and sound quality in a premium smartphone package

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPhone 12 review: Still a solid choice

Apple's standard iPhone model took a step up in a couple of areas. Is it still worth buying?

OLED display ; More powerful processor ; Better camera experience ; Dolby Vision support ; MagSafe ; 5G

No telephoto lens ; Smudges easily ; Colours aren't as playful as previous years ; Price bump over previous year

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.

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (techadvisor.co.uk)

iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 is the most capable iPhone to date, making it harder than ever to justify the upgrade to the iPhone 12 Pro range.

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : Matt Tate (stuff.tv)

Apple iPhone 12 review

Say no to Pro?

Stunning to look at and impressively light in the hand ; Finally an OLED display for the non-Pro iPhone ; 5G future-proofed ; Brilliant, versatile camera system

We’d rather have a telephoto than the ultra-wide ; 5G may be here, but most people won’t find much of it yet ; Battery life decent rather than brilliant

Better design, a better display and all the power you’ll ever need make the iPhone 12 a marked improvement over the already great 11 – but don’t buy it for 5G

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Max Parker (recombu.com)

iPhone 12 Review

There are few things more predictable than the yearly iPhone launch, however the iPhone 12 brings with it more upgrades than usual. It likely won't interest those who picked up an 11 Pro last year, but if you're still clinging on to an older device...

– Fantastic new design, reliable cameras and a huge display upgrade

– Zoom skills are poor, no charger included

The iPhone 12 is great, and a worthy upgrade if you’re hanging on to an older model or you simply must have the latest iPhone. It has a great screen, all-day battery and a design that puts pretty much everything else to shame.

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (expertreviews.co.uk)

Apple iPhone 12 review: The best iPhone for most people

It's difficult to find fault with the iPhone 12, but Android phones still have the edge on value

Dolby Vision video capture ; 5G in an iPhone at last ; Thinner and lighter than the iPhone 11

No high refresh rate display ; Middling battery life

The iPhone 12 is more than just a collection of benchmark numbers, however – more than the sum of its parts. It represents the accumulation of 13 years of development and it definitely shows.

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : David Price , Editor (macworld.co.uk)

iPhone 12 review: The best iPhone for most people

Apple's more affordable 6.1in phone is almost indistinguishable from the 12 Pro in all the key areas. Our iPhone 12 review explains why this is the best option for most people right now

Blazingly fast ; Superb camera setup ; 5G-ready

Battery life is so-so ; No telephoto lens

Considering how close the iPhone 12 comes to the 12 Pro in the key areas (design, speed, camera performance) while costing £200/$170 less, we'd recommend this as the best choice for most iPhone buyers right now.

Jan, 2022

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