Phone Network Comparison: Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 12 Pro
When it comes to network capabilities, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro share many similarities. Both phones have HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, and EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps network speeds. They also support single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by) configurations, with the exception of the Chinese version of the iPhone 12 Pro, which only supports Nano-SIM.
| Phone network Comparison | |
|---|---|
Apple iPhone 13 Pro |
Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
| network Speed | |
| HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| network SIM | |
| Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by) | 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) | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) – for China |
| 3G Network | |
| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2638, A2639, A2640 | 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 – A2341 |
| 5G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2638, A2639 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave – A2341 |
| Network Review | |
| Review Apple iPhone 13 Pro Network Review | Review Apple iPhone 12 Pro Network Review |
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In terms of 2G network support, both phones support GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM), with the Chinese version of the iPhone 12 Pro only supporting dual-SIM. The phones also support HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 for 3G network access.
The primary difference between the two phones lies in their 4G and 5G network support. The iPhone 13 Pro supports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, and 66 4G bands, while the iPhone 12 Pro supports 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, and 71 4G bands. The iPhone 13 Pro also supports 5G Sub6 bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA, while the iPhone 12 Pro supports 5G Sub6/mmWave bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261.
Overall, the differences in network support between the two phones are relatively minor, with the iPhone 13 Pro offering slightly more comprehensive 5G support. However, for consumers looking to purchase a new phone, other factors such as design, camera quality, and price may be more important considerations.
Full Specs Comparison For Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro