iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Mini
4.4Average expert rating
Release date November 2020
About Product
Key Advantages
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 1041022
Lighter: 135 g (4.76 ounces)
Narrower: 64.2 mm (2.53 inches)
Shorter: 131.5 mm (5.18 inches)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone 12 Mini
1,041,022
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone 12 Mini
295,247
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone 12 Mini
309,462
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone 12 Mini
140,008
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone 12 Mini
296,305
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone 12 Mini
7,655
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone 12 Mini
8,370
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone 12 Mini
2,138
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
iPhone 12 Mini
4,420
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
iPhone 12 Mini
1,999
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone 12 Mini
3,876
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone 12 Mini
1,571
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Expert Score 4.4
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Price in USA From $ 209
Price in Europe From € 245
Interest Over the Last 12 months
Sep 2023
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Oct 2023
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Nov 2023
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Dec 2023
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Jan 2024
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Feb 2024
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Mar 2024
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Apr 2024
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May 2024
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Jun 2024
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Jul 2024
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Sep 2024
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Overview iPhone 12 Mini
The Apple iPhone 12 Mini packs flagship performance into a compact design. With a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display, it delivers vibrant colors and sharp details, perfect for media consumption in a pocket-friendly size. Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, the iPhone 12 Mini offers lightning-fast performance and power efficiency.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures stunning photos with Night mode, Deep Fusion, and 4K Dolby Vision video recording. It supports 5G connectivity for faster browsing and downloads, while the Ceramic Shield provides enhanced durability. With MagSafe wireless charging and water resistance, the iPhone 12 Mini is a powerful, compact device.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
135 g (4.76 ounces)
Thickness
7.4 mm (0.29 inches)
Width
64.2 mm (2.53 inches)
Height
131.5 mm (5.18 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
6 m
Volume
62.47 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
French Repairability Index
6
Display
Screen size
5.4"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
476 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Supports HDR10
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
Contrast ratio
2000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
CPU speed
2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
1278 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
Uses HMP
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
L2 cache
16 MB
DDR memory version
4
GPU execution units
4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
Release date
2020
Has NX bit
✔
L1 cache
192 KB
Memory channels
2
Number of transistors
11800 million
Front-end width
8
Supported displays
3
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
12MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.6
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
Supports Dolby Vision recording
✔
Minimum focal length
26 mm
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has battery health check
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Can offload apps
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
Has on-device machine learning
✔
Has Quick Start
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
56
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
2227 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Battery life
12.4 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Number of microphones
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
USB version
2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Bluetooth version
5.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has a barometer
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
