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Updated January 10, 2024·

The iPhone 12 offers a higher quality OLED screen, smaller and lighter form factor, and better video recording capabilities. It has a stronger build quality with a glass back compared to the Moto G100's plastic build but comes with less battery capacity. The Moto G100 gives you more storage, a larger battery, a higher refresh rate display for smoother scrolling, and the utility of a headphone jack. It also has a larger screen, which may be a bonus for media consumption, but can also make the phone harder to handle. The Moto G100 is a budget-friendly option, whereas the iPhone 12 costs more but provides premium features and build quality. Both run different operating systems, with the iPhone 12 on iOS and the Moto G100 on Android, which might affect your choice depending on your preference for either ecosystem. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 12
  • Good for taking photos
  • Good for recording videos
  • Very good display quality
Advantages of the Motorola Moto G100
  • The Motorola Moto G100 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 12.

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

7.3
iPhone 12
Moto G100
4.9
The Apple iPhone 12 has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Moto G100 has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

7.1
iPhone 12
Moto G100
4.9
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good photos, while the Motorola Moto G100 takes poor photos.

Video Quality

7.2
iPhone 12
Moto G100
4.7
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good videos, while the Motorola Moto G100 takes poor videos.

Battery

6.2 Hours
iPhone 12
Moto G100
7.1 Hours
The Apple iPhone 12 has 6.2 hours of battery life. The Motorola Moto G100 has 7.1 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 12 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Motorola Moto G100 is 6.7 inches.

Cost

$600
iPhone 12
Moto G100
$300
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How the Apple iPhone 12 and the Motorola Moto G100 compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 12Motorola Moto G100
Apple iPhone 12Motorola Moto G100

GENERAL

Price
$600
$300
Brand
AppleMotorola
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
October 23, 2020April 15, 2021

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.7"
Resolution
2532 x 11702520 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
460409
Display Type
OLEDLCD

INTERNAL

Processor
A14SD870
Internal Storage
64 GB128 GB
RAM
4 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
7.4/104.9/10
Photos Score
7.1/104.9/10
Videos Score
7.3/104.8/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS64 megapixels

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.2 Hours7.1 Hours
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh5000 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesNo
Wireless charging Speed
15 W0 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
5.78" x 2.81"6.63" x 2.91"
Weight
5.78 oz7.30 oz
Back Material
GlassPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.05.1
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79(SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, RedIridescent Sky, Iridescent Ocean, Slate Gray
Stock Android
N/AYes
SD Card
NoYes

Shopping

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Apple iPhone 12

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Pocket-lint

Stuart Miles | March 2022
"The iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor. For the group of people who want a new iPhone without the price tag of the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 range, this is a great choice. There's no settling for second best with this smartphone."

Motorola Moto G100

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Pocket-lint

Mike Lowe | March 2021
"A budget gaming-capable phone that foregoes the AMOLED screen hype and camera cost implications to deliver a half-price near-flagship that, in use, adds up to oh so much more. Even plugging away at games for hours at a time doesn't cause too much trouble where battery is concerned. The 5,000mAh cell is a big part of the reason for the G100's above average weight, but it's a great capacity to have at your fingertips."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Motorola

Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.

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