Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads
by 10 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 12 Pro leads overall versus iPhone SE (2020). Display: 57 vs 30.3.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
A solid choice with balanced features.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 6.1"Better | 4.7" |
Resolution Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 1170 x 2532Better | 750 x 1334 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 1200 nitsBetter | 625 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 457 ppiBetter | 326 ppi |
Panel Type Different | OLED | LCD |
HDR Support Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | Ceramic Shield glassBetter | Ion-strengthened glass |
RAM
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 6GBBetter | 3GB |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.1GHz | 2.65GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 6 | 6 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 2x2.65GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 596244Better | 462253 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 2050Better | 1720 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 4900Better | 4250 |
Storage Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 512GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)Better | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 12MP + 12MP + 12MPBetter | 12MP |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 1/2.55Better | 1/3 |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 2xBetter | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 5x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 12MPBetter | 7MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 7MP FaceTime HD camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 12 Pro leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 12 Pro generally outperforms iPhone SE (2020) across key categories. Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) This makes iPhone 12 Pro the better choice for most users, though iPhone SE (2020) may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 12 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 77,557 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Apple iPhone SE (2020) can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 12 Pro advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 12 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 12 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 12 Pro advantage), HDR Support (Apple iPhone 12 Pro advantage).
Apple iPhone 12 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 77,557; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone SE (2020): non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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