iPhone 12 colors: every shade explained including iPhone 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max (2024)

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Apple's newest iPhone 12 phones come in plenty of different colors, so people who have a favorite shade can take their pick from a huge range.

There are actually four models of iPhone 12: the main one, the iPhone 12 mini, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The first two of those come in the same colors as each other, while the latter two come in a different selection but also the same as each other.

We'll run you through all the different shades of all four phones below so you can save yourself the trip to your local Apple store to see them all.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini colors

The iPhone 12, which starts at $799 / $799 / AU$1,349, and the iPhone 12 mini, starting at $699 / £699 / AU$1,199, come in six different colors: white, black, green, red, blue and purple. The first four of those were also iPhone 11 colors, but purple and yellow have been dropped for the blue. Purple was added later, in April 2021.

iPhone 12 / 12 mini in white

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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini come in a white shade - it's not a color you'd want for a car, or clothes you'd wear somewhere muddy, but it makes the iPhone look chic and clean. It's q-white a nice look.

iPhone 12 / 12 mini inblack

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You can also get the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in this generalist black hue – sure, it's not exactly an 'Apple-unique' color, but if you're going to throw the device in a personalized case anyway, it doesn't really matter.

iPhone 12 / 12 mini ingreen

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You can pick up the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in this pale green pastel hue, which we'd say is a little more understated than the green option on some phones. It's still pretty funky though.

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iPhone 12 / 12 mini inred

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The iPhone 12 and 12 mini come in this 'classic Apple' red shade, or as Apple calls it, {PRODUCT}RED. Maybe it's us, but it seems a little paler than we saw it on the iPhone XR – either way, it's arguably the most vibrant of the available colors. If you buy this version some of the money goes towards a global fund to combat Covid-19.

iPhone 12 / 12 mini inblue

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One new color on the block for Apple's iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini is this blue shade, so if you don't want people to confuse your new phone for an iPhone 11, it's a good one to pick. If you like this shade of dark blue in general it's one for you too.

iPhone 12 / 12 mini inpurple

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This fresh purple hue was launched at Apple's Spring Loaded event in April 2021, and it certainly has a spring feel to it: warmer weather, longer days, and so on. If you want to stand out from the crowd but don't want anything too vibrant or too garish, then we think the new purple color is a good choice.

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max colors

The two iPhone 12 Pro devices come in some more subdued shades than the non-Pro models - the iPhone 11 Pro handsets were like this too.

The iPhone 12 Pro, which starts at $999 / £999 / AU$1,699, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max, starting at $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,849, come in silver, graphite, gold and blue (but not the same blue as the iPhone 12).

iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max in silver

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The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max come in this silver shade - if you've owned an Apple product from an iPod Classic to a recent iPad Pro you'll probably recognize this color, and it's arguably the most iconic shade you can get a product from the company in.

iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max in graphite

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If you want your iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max to match your iPad Pro, you can pick up the graphite option - it's definitely understated, subtle, even dull, but some people like that for their smartphones.

iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max in gold

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Use your iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max to show off your untouchable level of class by picking up the gold model - it's pretty pale, so it's not blindingly stately, but it's still quite showy.

iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max in Pacific blue

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The final iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max color is blue, or Pacific Blue as Apple is calling it (perhaps to distinguish it from the slightly-different blue of the iPhone 12 and 12 mini). This is a greenish-blue hue, rather like an ocean, for example the Pacific ocean.

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iPhone 12 colors: every shade explained including iPhone 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max (2024)

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IPhone 12 colors: every shade explained including iPhone 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max? ›

The iPhone 12, which starts at $799 / $799 / AU$1,349, and the iPhone 12 mini, starting at $699 / £699 / AU$1,199, come in six different colors: white, black, green, red, blue and purple. The first four of those were also iPhone 11 colors, but purple and yellow have been dropped for the blue.

What colors do the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come in? ›

On the back is the same three-camera configuration found on the iPhone 11 Pro, but with larger apertures and an added LiDAR scanner. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max is available in four colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue.

What colors does the iPhone 12 mini Pro Max come in? ›

iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications
  • Black.
  • White.
  • (PRODUCT)RED
  • Green.
  • Blue.
  • Purple.

What is the difference between iPhone 12 and 12 mini and Pro Max? ›

The 12 Mini's 5.4-inch display has 2340 x 1080 pixels, at 476 pixels per inch. The iPhone 12 Pro Max display (2778 x 1284) has a density of 458 pixels per inch — the same pixel-per-inch density as the iPhones X, XS, XS Max, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.

What colors are the iPhone 12 vs 12 pro? ›

If you're trying to decide between an iPhone 12 and an iPhone 12 Pro, keep in mind that they mainly differ in design and color options. While the iPhone 12 Pro is available in graphite, silver, gold, and Pacific Blue, the iPhone 12, comes in white, black, blue and green.

Which iPhone 12 Pro Max color is most popular? ›

Pacific Blue is the most popular iPhone 12 Pro Max color choice on Swappa.

What is the most selling color for iPhone 12 Pro Max? ›

The Gold and Pacific Blue versions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max are the most popular models although there is somewhat less demand for the units holding 512GB of storage in either of those two colors.

Which iPhone 12 mini color is most popular? ›

What color iPhone 12 Mini are most people buying?
  • 35% of buyers chose color Black.
  • 22% of buyers chose color Blue.
  • 12% of buyers chose color White.
  • 12% of buyers chose color Green.
  • 10% of buyers chose color Red.
  • 9% of buyers chose color Purple.

Which color is best in iPhone 12 mini? ›

Number one: back in black.

It should come as no surprise that black is the most popular iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini colour. Black is the most popular colour for pretty much everything.

Which Colour looks good in iPhone 12 mini? ›

The black and white finishes have a clean look to them and will probably be the best-sellers among the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini colors variants. While neither will make a fashion statement, black or white melds well with most iPhone 12 cases.

What is the main difference between iPhone 12 and 12 mini? ›

Both phones use the exact same Super Retina XDR OLED screen technology, only - you guessed it - the iPhone 12 mini's display is smaller than the iPhone 12's. With the iPhone 12 you're getting a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 12 mini gives you 5.4 inches of real estate.

Which is best iPhone 12 or 12 mini? ›

The main differences lie in their size, display, and battery capacity—with the iPhone 12 boasting a larger 6.1-inch screen and a longer-lasting battery compared to the 5.4-inch display and smaller battery of the 12 Mini.

How can you tell the difference between iPhone 12 and 12 mini? ›

But there are two other major categories where you will be able to notice a difference between these two phones: size and battery life. Since the iPhone 12 mini is a much smaller device than the iPhone 12, you can also expect it to have a smaller screen—5.4” vs 6.1” to be exact.

What is the most popular 12 pro color? ›

What is the most popular iPhone 12 Pro color? The most popular iPhone 12 Pro color is Pacific Blue, favored by 39% of buyers.

Which is the most popular iPhone 12 color? ›

The most popular iPhone 12 color is Black, favored by 45% of buyers.

Why was the iPhone 12 Pro discontinued? ›

There's currently a global chip shortage, due to which Apple had already been expecting supply constraints. It only makes sense that they would redirect the limited resources towards newer models, especially when the iPhone 13 supply and waiting period has already been impacted due to this shortage.

What colors did the iPhone 12 Pro come in? ›

Though limited, the iPhone 12 Pro offers a unique assortment of color options to choose from. These include Gold, Pacific Blue, Silver, and Graphite. The iPhone 12 Pro shares these alternatives with the iPhone 12 Pro Max as well.

What are the colors of the iPhone 12 Pro? ›

You can get it in Gold, Pacific Blue, Graphite and Silver.

What are the Colours of iPhone 12 Max? ›

iPhone 12 Pro Max has a new, sophisticated flat-edge design that features a gorgeous surgical-grade stainless steel band paired with a precision-milled matte glass back and is available in four stunning finishes — graphite, silver, gold, and pacific blue.

What colors are iPhone Pro Max? ›

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available in black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium finishes. iPhone 15 Pro remains at the same starting price of $999 (U.S.) or $41.62 (U.S.) per month, available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities.

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