Apple iPhone 12 5G vs Google Pixel 10 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 5G Black 128GB
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
What Buyers Say
Apple iPhone 12 5G Black 128GB
The refurbished iPhone 12 receives mixed feedback. Some users appreciate the price and that it works as a replacement, but others report serious issues like a black screen and a faulty earpiece that costs more to repair than the phone itself. The email alert not working is a minor but notable flaw. Overall, the experience is polarized between satisfaction and disappointment.
Pros
- Good price
- Works as replacement
- Ringer and text alerts work
Cons
- Black screen issue
- Faulty earpiece
- Email alert not working
- Expensive repair cost
- Poor refurbishment quality
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build and feel
- Smooth performance
- Useful AI features
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Camera bump glass scratches easily
- Occasional freezing
- Learning curve for Apple users
- Similar to Pixel 9
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 12 5G | Google Pixel 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1280 x 2856 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 3300 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | A14 Bionic chip with next - generation Neural Engine | 3.78 GHz |
| Processor Model | A14 Bionic chip with next - generation Neural Engine | Google Tensor G5 |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.78★ |
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | Zoned UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 1 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 42 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 100x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | — | 4,870 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | — | Fast Charging |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | AX | 6.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 5G Black 128GB
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average camera (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 23 of 42 specs.
