Side by side comparison and review of Apple iPhone 12 and Nokia XR21. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | A2403 | TA-1486 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
Height | 146.7 mm | 168 mm | Nokia XR21 has greater height than Apple iPhone 12. |
Width | 71.5 mm | 78.58 mm | Nokia XR21 has greater width than Apple iPhone 12. |
Depth | 7.4 mm | 10.45 mm | Apple iPhone 12 is narrower than Apple iPhone 12. |
Weight | 164 g | 231 g | Apple iPhone 12 is lighter than Apple iPhone 12. |
Body Colour | Black | White | Red | Blue | Green | Purple | Midnight black | Pine green | |
Body Material | Glass, aerospace-grade aluminium | Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, drop-proof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IEC 60529 IP68 | IP68, IP69K, IP69 | |
Repairability Index | 6.6 (out of 10) | - | |
SAR Value | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head), 3.8 W/kg (limb) | 1.16 W/kg (body), 1.1 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | - | LED flashlight | |
Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Super Retina XDR Display | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.49" | Nokia XR21 has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 12. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2532 x 1170 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Apple iPhone 12 has better screen resolution than Nokia XR21. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 460 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | 550 cd/m² | Apple iPhone 12 has better display brightness than Nokia XR21. |
Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 12 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dolby Vision | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | True Tone display, Edge-to-Edge screen, Wide colour display (P3), Haptic touch, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) | Glove & Wet Touch, 82% NTSC | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Ceramic Shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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Processor Number | - | SM6375 | |
Clock Speed | - | 2.2 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Nokia XR21 has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone 12. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
MEMORY | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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RAM | - | 6 GB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Nokia XR21 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 12. |
CAMERA | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Nokia XR21 has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 12. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.6 | - | |
Lens Construction | 7-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Apple iPhone 12 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
Special Effects | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | - | |
HDR Mode | Smart HDR 3 | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Time Lapse (Night mode) | AI Portait, Night Mode 2.0, SpeedWarp camera mode, Action Cam mode, flash shot mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Apple iPhone 12 has face detection. |
Light Source | True Tone LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, geotagging, Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, HEIF image capture, Audio zoom, 100% Focus Pixels, Digital zoom up to 3x for video, QuickTake video, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Extended dynamic range for video at 60 fps, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 30 fps | Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (protective lens glass), UW Capture fusion |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 12 has better second camera resolution than Nokia XR21. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens, Lens correction | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Nokia XR21 has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 12. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | - | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Smart HDR 3 | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, night mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Time Lapse (Night mode) | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Apple iPhone 12 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Cinematic video stabilisation, Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps, QuickTake video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Lens correction, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 30 fps | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 4800 mAh | |
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Fast Charging Technology | Apple fast charging technology, Apple MagSafe wireless charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Power Delivery 2.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 12 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Run Time Details | Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 11 hrs Playback (audio): up to 65 hrs |
Mixed usage: up to 48 hrs | |
Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | iOS 14 | Android 12 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Data Transmission | EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, 5G NR | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10, Band 25 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 850, 900, 1700 EAWS, 1900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25, n12 | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n20, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25 | |
5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 12 has UWB wireless technology. |
Modem | - | Snapdragon X51 5G |
MEDIA | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound | OZO Playback technology, OZO spatial sound recording with wind noise reduction, audio boost mode | |
Video Enhancements | HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 | - |
FEATURES | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope | |
Security Devices | Face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | Face ID | Face Unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | AirDrop function, Audio zoom function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Night Shift, Apple TV support (2nd or later), AirPlay Mirroring, Next-generation Neural Engine, Apple MagSafe, Express Transit cards with power reserve, 4K HDR AirPlay Mirroring, FaceTime HD (1080p), RTT/TTY compatible | Dual microphones, 4 years of Security Updates, dual stereo speakers, 3 years of OS updates, SOS light signal function |
OTHERS | Apple iPhone 12 | Nokia XR21 |
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Included Accessories | Lightning to USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | |
Product Recycled Content | - | 100 % - aluminium inner chassis | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 6 m | - | |
Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 1.8 m | |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |