iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro: A Battle of the Pros
Introduction
The decision of choosing a smartphone has never been more complex, especially with tech giants like Apple continuously pushing the envelope. In this blog, we will compare the iPhone 15 Pro with its predecessor, the iPhone 12 Pro, to see what has changed, what has improved, and what remains great. Best of all, with Plug’s certified pre-owned deals, you can afford these high-end phones without breaking the bank.
Design and Build
iPhone 15 Pro
- Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Frame
- Ceramic Shield Front Cover
- IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
iPhone 12 Pro
- Stainless Steel Frame
- Ceramic Shield Front Cover
- IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
Both phones are high on the durability scale with excellent build quality. The iPhone 15 Pro, however, has a slightly more advanced aerospace-grade aluminum frame as compared to the iPhone 12 Pro's stainless steel frame.
Display
iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.7-inch ProMotion Super Retina XDR Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, ProMotion (120Hz)
iPhone 12 Pro
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, No ProMotion
The iPhone 15 Pro sports a 6.7-inch ProMotion Super Retina XDR display that offers more screen real estate and a higher refresh rate (120Hz) compared to the iPhone 12 Pro’s 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display.
Performance
iPhone 15 Pro
- A16 Bionic Chip
- 6-core CPU
- 6-core GPU
- 20-core Neural Engine
iPhone 12 Pro
- A14 Bionic Chip
- 6-core CPU
- 4-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
The iPhone 15 Pro is equipped with the A16 Bionic chip and a 20-core Neural Engine, making it significantly faster and more efficient than the iPhone 12 Pro’s A14 Bionic chip and 16-core Neural Engine.
Camera
iPhone 15 Pro
- Triple-Lens Setup with LiDAR
- Advanced Computational Photography
- ProRAW and ProRes Video Recording
iPhone 12 Pro
- Triple-Lens Setup
- Computational Photography
- ProRAW Video Recording
Both phones offer a triple-lens setup, but the iPhone 15 Pro has added a LiDAR sensor and more advanced computational photography features, setting a new standard in smartphone photography.
Battery Life
The iPhone 15 Pro features enhanced battery life and quicker wireless charging capabilities compared to the iPhone 12 Pro.
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Conclusion
While the iPhone 12 Pro remains a formidable competitor in the smartphone market, the iPhone 15 Pro brings about several enhancements in terms of display, performance, and camera capabilities. If you're looking for the latest and greatest features, the iPhone 15 Pro is worth considering. Thanks to Plug’s certified pre-owned options, making this upgrade is both easy and affordable.
