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Apple iPhone 12

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.1 inches

ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

FCC IDBCG-E3542A

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FCC ID BCG-E3542A · released 2020-09-28.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.38 W/kg86% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	0.99 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	0.99 W/kg
FCC ID	BCG-E3542A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 12 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone 12 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Apple iPhone 12 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 12
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Announced	2020-10-13 22:15:34
Status	Available
Model Names	A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404

Display

Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 625 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Size	6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
Features	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating Dolby VisionWide color gamutTrue-tone
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)

Camera

Main Camera	Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Main Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera Features	HDR
Selfie Camera Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 2815 mAh, non-removable (10.78 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 84h
Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 15W

Hardware

Operating System	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 14.2
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Performance	AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-24.4 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight	164 g (5.78 oz)
Colors	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172
5G Network	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172