Will an iPhone 12 case fit an iPhone 13?
Same height and width, different camera and depth. What happens with 12 and 13 cases in both directions, and how the iPhone 11 and XR compare.
Written by the YOONIG team · Editorially reviewed · Updated · 3 min read
The short answer
Not properly. Apple lists the same height and width for both (146.7 mm × 71.5 mm), but the iPhone 13 is thicker (7.65 mm against 7.4 mm) and its two rear cameras are arranged diagonally in a larger module, where the 12 has them stacked one above the other.
That is why a 12 case doesn’t clear the 13’s cameras, and a 13 case on a 12 leaves the camera opening in the wrong place. Choose the case for your exact model.
Side by side
Official dimensions from the manufacturer. Dimensions alone don’t decide fit: camera position, button placement and cut-outs matter just as much.
Sources: iPhone 12 specs, iPhone 13 specs.
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 mm | 146.7 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Depth | 7.4 mm | 7.65 mm |
| Screen | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Side buttons | Ring/silent switch | Ring/silent switch |
| MagSafe | Yes | Yes |
What actually changes between them
These are the differences a case has to follow. Any one of them is enough to stop a case sitting flat, covering a button or lining up with the camera.
- The iPhone 13 is 0.25 mm thicker than the iPhone 12
Are the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro the same size?
Yes on paper: Apple lists both at 146.7 mm × 71.5 mm × 7.4 mm. The difference is the back: the 12 Pro has three cameras and a larger module. A 12 Pro case fits the outline of a 12 but leaves a big opening; a 12 case doesn’t clear the Pro’s cameras.
iPhone 11 and iPhone 12
These are different shapes: the iPhone 11 (150.9 mm × 75.7 mm × 8.3 mm) is taller, wider and thicker than the iPhone 12, and the 12 has flat sides where the 11 has rounded ones. Cases don’t swap in either direction.
| Spec | iPhone 11 | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 mm | 146.7 mm |
| Width | 75.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Screen | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Side buttons | Ring/silent switch | Ring/silent switch |
| MagSafe | No | Yes |
Will an iPhone 11 case fit an iPhone XR?
Apple lists the XR and the 11 with identical dimensions (150.9 mm × 75.7 mm × 8.3 mm), but the XR has one rear camera and the 11 has two in a square module. An 11 case leaves a larger camera window on an XR; an XR case won’t clear the 11’s camera module.
Why “almost fits” isn’t good enough
A case that nearly fits can press a side button all the time, leave a gap at one corner where the phone can pop out when dropped, or sit on the camera rim so the lenses touch the table. A raised edge around the camera only protects if it surrounds the lenses exactly.
Every YOONIG case is cut for one model, so the print, the openings and the raised edges line up with that phone. If you are not sure which model you have, our guide to finding your exact model takes a minute.
Find the right case
Shop cases made for each phone: iPhone 12 cases, iPhone 13 cases.
Frequently asked questions
Are the iPhone 12 and 13 the same size?
Same height and width (146.7 mm × 71.5 mm); the iPhone 13 is 0.25 mm thicker and its camera module is larger.
Will an iPhone 13 case fit an iPhone 12?
It may go on, but the camera opening is made for the 13’s diagonal cameras, so it won’t line up with the 12. Use a case made for the iPhone 12.
Can an iPhone 12 case fit an iPhone 11?
No. The iPhone 11 is larger in every direction and has rounded sides.
Will an iPhone 13 Pro case fit an iPhone 13?
Same outline, different camera module: the 13 Pro has three cameras in a bigger module, so its case leaves a large gap on a 13.
Is the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro the same case size?
The phones share the same official dimensions (146.7 mm × 71.5 mm × 7.65 mm), but the camera openings are different, so cases are sold separately.
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