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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 12: Speed Test and Performance ComparisonThis video compares the iPhone 17 and iPhone 12 in terms of speed, app performance, RAM management, and graphics. The iPhone 17 generally outperforms the iPhone 12 due to its faster processor, more RAM, and promotion display, making it a worthwhile upgrade for smoother and faster performance.
1. 🚀 Bootup and Initial Impressions: iPhone 17 vs iPhone 12
- ✅ The iPhone 12 surprisingly booted up faster than the iPhone 17 in this test.
- ✅ Both phones are running iOS 26.0.1.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 features a dynamic island, while the iPhone 12 has a notch.
00:21 - 01:21
1. 🚀 Bootup and Initial Impressions: iPhone 17 vs iPhone 12
- ✅ The iPhone 12 surprisingly booted up faster than the iPhone 17 in this test.
- ✅ Both phones are running iOS 26.0.1.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 features a dynamic island, while the iPhone 12 has a notch.
01:22 - 02:29
2. Biometrics and Lock Screen Speed Comparison 📱
- ✅ Both phones use Face ID for biometric authentication.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 has an always-on display, a feature not present on the iPhone 12.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 opens the camera from the lock screen slightly faster than the iPhone 12.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 has smoother visual effects and animations due to its 120Hz ProMotion display.
02:30 - 03:52
3. General Navigation and Responsiveness: Is the Upgrade Worth It? 🤔
- ✅ The iPhone 17 offers a smoother overall experience due to its 120Hz ProMotion display.
- ⚠️ Scrolling through widgets can be choppy on both iPhones.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 is more responsive when pulling down the notification page and adding controls compared to the iPhone 12.
03:53 - 05:20
4. ⚙️ Hardware Specs: A19 vs A14 Bionic Chip
- ✅ The iPhone 17 features an Apple A19 chip clocked at 4.26 GHz.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 is equipped with an Apple A14 Bionic chip clocked at 2.99 GHz.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 has 8GB of RAM, while the iPhone 12 has 4GB of RAM.
- ✅ Both phones are updated to iOS 26.0.1.
05:21 - 08:22
5. App Launch Speed Test: Calendar, AI Apps, Amazon, and Games 🚀
- ✅ The iPhone 17 generally launches apps faster than the iPhone 12.
- ⚠️ In some instances, the iPhone 12 launched apps faster, possibly due to optimization.
- ✅ AI-based applications generate responses faster on the iPhone 17 due to its faster network performance and chip.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 loads graphically intensive games much faster than the iPhone 12.
08:23 - 10:36
6. Gaming Performance and Heat Management 🎮
- ✅ The iPhone 17 leads in game loading speeds and overall performance.
- ⚠️ The iPhone 12 tends to heat up more during gaming sessions compared to the iPhone 17.
- ✅ Geekbench 6 launched faster on the iPhone 12, potentially due to optimization issues with the newer phone.
10:37 - 11:35
7. General Usage and Software Polish ✨
- ✅ The iPhone 17 offers a smoother experience in general use.
- ⚠️ The iPhone 12, while functional, can feel slow compared to newer phones.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 has polished software, but its slower speed can be a deterrent.
11:36 - 13:42
8. RAM Management Test: iPhone 17 Excels 🧠
- ✅ The iPhone 17, with 8GB of RAM, offers competitive RAM management, rivaling even pro-level iPhones.
- ⚠️ The iPhone 12, with 4GB of RAM, struggles to keep multiple apps open simultaneously, leading to reloads.
- ⚠️ The iPhone 12 may slow down users who multitask between apps, requiring them to wait for apps to reload.
13:43 - 15:00
9. Geekbench and 3DMark Scores: Significant Performance Jump 📈
- ✅ The iPhone 17 achieves a Geekbench single-core score of 3600, significantly higher than the iPhone 12's score of 1600.
- ✅ The iPhone 17's multi-core score is comparable to previous iPads and iPhone 16 Pro Max models.
- ✅ In the 3DMark Wildlife Extreme test, the iPhone 17 achieves 28.7 FPS, a substantial improvement over the iPhone 12's 12 FPS.
15:01 - 15:59
10. Graphics Performance and Device Benchmarks 📊
- ✅ The iPhone 17's significantly higher FPS in the graphics test translates to smoother gameplay.
- ✅ While the iPhone 12 still performs better than 40% of other iPhone 12s, 66% of devices are faster.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 is a quick phone, though the iPhone 17 Pro Max and 17 Pro offer even better performance due to their A19 Pro chipsets.
16:00 - 17:35
11. Camera Performance and Overall Upgrade Recommendation 📸
- ✅ The iPhone 17 captures photos faster than the iPhone 12.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 still has a good camera, but the iPhone 17 offers improvements in ultra-wide shots and zoom capabilities.
- ✅ The front-facing camera is a significant upgrade on the iPhone 17.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 offers camera upgrades, noticeable speed improvements, smoother display, faster graphics, and better overall performance.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 is a no-brainer upgrade for base iPhone users seeking improved performance.