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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14: Which iPhone to Buy in 2026?
This video compares the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 in 2026, considering factors such as price, performance, camera, and battery life, to help viewers make an informed purchasing decision.
1. 📱 Introduction to iPhone 12, 13, and 14: Comparison in 2026
- ✅ The iPhone 12, 13, and 14 will be compared in 2026.
- ✅ All three phones support 5G, offer good design, and capable cameras.
- ✅ All three have support for iOS 26.
00:00 - 00:26
1. 📱 Introduction to iPhone 12, 13, and 14: Comparison in 2026
- ✅ The iPhone 12, 13, and 14 will be compared in 2026.
- ✅ All three phones support 5G, offer good design, and capable cameras.
- ✅ All three have support for iOS 26.
00:59 - 01:58
2. 💰 Pricing and Storage Options: Second-Hand Market in 2026
- ✅ In 2026, all three iPhones will only be available second-hand.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 is priced at approximately ₹22,000.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 is priced between ₹26,000 and ₹28,000.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 is priced between ₹30,000 and ₹35,000, depending on the condition.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 comes with a 64GB base variant, while the iPhone 13 comes with a 128GB base variant.
02:10 - 02:27
3. ⚙️ RAM and 5G Connectivity: Improvements in iPhone 13 and 14
- ✅ The iPhone 12 and 13 have 4GB of RAM, while the iPhone 14 has 6GB of RAM.
- ✅ All three phones support 5G.
02:43 - 03:39
4. 📏 Design and Weight: Similarities and Differences
- ✅ All three phones look almost identical, with similar dimensions and button placement.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 weighs 164 grams, the iPhone 13 weighs 174 grams, and the iPhone 14 weighs 172 grams.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 is lighter because it has a smaller battery and camera module.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 and 14 have diagonal camera placement, while the iPhone 12 has top-to-bottom camera placement.
03:40 - 05:28
5. 🖼️ Display Comparison: Notch Size, Brightness, and Smoothness
- ✅ All three phones have a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.
- ✅ All three phones run at 60Hz.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 has a larger notch, while the iPhone 13 and 14 have a smaller notch.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 has a typical brightness of 625 nits, while the iPhone 13 and 14 have a typical brightness of 800 nits.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 has slightly more brightness.
- ✅ All three phones feel a bit laggy due to being 60Hz.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 feels a bit more laggy because it has 4GB of RAM.
05:29 - 06:23
6. 🔊 Speaker, Vibration, and Durability: Audio and Security Features
- ✅ All three phones have a stereo speaker setup.
- ✅ All three phones have a Taptic Engine.
- ✅ All three phones have an IP68 rating.
06:24 - 07:31
7. 🚀 Performance: Chipset and Benchmarks
- ✅ The iPhone 12 has the A14 chipset.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 has the A15 chipset.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 has the A15 chipset, but it has a 5-core GPU.
| Benchmark | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 | iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antutu | 8.5 लाख | 14.5 लाख | 14.9 लाख |
| Geekbench GPU | N/A | N/A | Better performance |
| Geekbench CPU | N/A | N/A | Better performance |
07:55 - 08:04
8. 📱 Daily Use and Performance
- ✅ All three phones are good for daily use.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 lags in some places.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 can handle it well.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 can do it even better.
08:05 - 08:49
9. 💾 Storage and Gaming Performance
- ✅ The iPhone 14's storage is a bit faster.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 lags a bit during gaming and also gets hot.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 is good for casual gaming and doesn't heat up much either.
- ✅ The iPhone 14's gaming performance is almost the same as the iPhone 13.
09:37 - 09:55
10. 🧑💻 Multitasking and Content Creation
- ✅ The iPhone 14 has 6GB of RAM, which is a huge advantage for multitasking.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 will be more suitable for content creators.
09:56 - 10:29
11. 🔄 Software Update Support
- ✅ All three phones come with support for iOS 26.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 will get 6 years of updates.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 will get 7 years of updates.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 will get 8 years of updates.
10:43 - 11:16
12. 📸 Camera Hardware: Sensor and Stabilization
- ✅ All three phones get a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 has a larger aperture, which results in better quality in low light.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 has normal optical stabilization, while the iPhone 13 and 14 have sensor-shift stabilization.
- ✅ The iPhone 14's camera sensor is larger.
11:17 - 11:46
13. 🤳 Front Camera: Focusing Capabilities
- ✅ All three phones get a 12-megapixel front camera.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 and 13 have a fixed-focus front camera, while the iPhone 14 has an auto-focus sensor.
11:47 - 12:25
14. 🌃 Camera Samples and Image Quality
- ✅ The photos from all three phones are very similar.
- ✅ The overall quality of the iPhone 14 is slightly better.
- ✅ All three cameras are capable.
12:26 - 13:07
15. 🌃 Low Light Performance and Video Recording
- ✅ All three phones lag in low light.
- ✅ The shadows have completely disappeared inside the iPhone 14.
- ✅ All three phones can record 4K 60fps video.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 has Action Mode.
14:46 - 15:23
16. 🔋 Battery Capacity and Conclusion
- ✅ The iPhone 14 has a 3079 mAh battery.
- ✅ The iPhone 13 has a 3240 mAh battery.
- ✅ The iPhone 12 has a 2800 mAh battery.
- ✅ The iPhone 14 will have more battery life.
- ✅ If your budget isn't too high, you can get the 13.
- ✅ If you want a slightly better phone, you should go for the iPhone 14.