FaceTime HD

FaceTime HD is user-facing high-definition video hardware that was developed by Apple for its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices, replacing earlier cameras which were limited to VGA (480p) resolution.

Devices supported

 * iPhone 5 or later
 * iPad mini, 4th-generation iPad, or later
 * iPod touch (4th generation) or later
 * MacBook Pro models introduced in 2011 and later.
 * MacBook Air models introduced in 2012 and later.

FaceTime HD for iPhone
In September 2012, Apple introduced the iPhone 5 with a FaceTime HD camera capable of 720p video. In December 2020, the iOS 14.2 update unlocked the ability to make 1080p FaceTime calls on the iPhone 8 or later.

FaceTime HD for iPod touch
In 2012, the 5th-generation iPod touch was introduced with a FaceTime HD camera that supported 720p video.

FaceTime HD for iPad
In October 2012, Apple announced the 1st-generation iPad mini, with a FaceTime HD camera that supported video calls at 720p, like Macs introduced in the previous year.

FaceTime HD for Mac
The 2011 MacBook Pros, released in February 2011, were to first to feature FaceTime HD cameras with 720p resolution.