iPhone 12 Mini

vs

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Mini vs iPhone 12

Short Description

iPhone 12 Mini

Screen size: 5.4" / Resolution: 1080 x 2340 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2227 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

iPhone 12

Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1170 x 2532 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2815 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM

Key Differences

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Why is iPhone 12 Mini better than iPhone 12?

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Lighter: 135 g (4.76 ounces) vs 164 g (5.78 ounces)

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Narrower: 64.2 mm (2.53 inches) vs 71.5 mm (2.81 inches)

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Shorter: 131.5 mm (5.18 inches) vs 146.7 mm (5.78 inches)

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The phone is newer

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Phone is about 11% cheaper

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Why is iPhone 12 better than iPhone 12 Mini?

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Bigger battery capacity: 2815 mAh vs 2227 mAh

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AnTuTu score is about 5% higher

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Has a larger display diagonal: 6.1" vs 5.4"

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Better display resolution: 1170 x 2532 px vs 1080 x 2340 px

Size Comparison

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Height

131.5 mm
(5.18 inches)

Width

64.2 mm
(2.53 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

5.4"

Weight

135 g
(4.76 ounces)

5.4"
credit-card
6.1"

Height

146.7 mm
(5.78 inches)

Width

71.5 mm
(2.81 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

164 g
(5.78 ounces)

Height

131.5 mm
(5.18 inches)

Width

64.2 mm
(2.53 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

5.4"

Weight

135 g
(4.76 ounces)

Height

146.7 mm
(5.78 inches)

Width

71.5 mm
(2.81 inches)

Thickness

7.4 mm
(0.29 inches)

Screen size

6.1"

Weight

164 g
(5.78 ounces)

3D comparison

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Expert Score

Score 4.4

Score 4.3

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Score 4.4

Score 4.3

TechRadar

TechRadar

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Tom's Guide

Tom's Guide

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Tech Advisor

Tech Advisor

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

PCMag

PCMag

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

The Verge

The Verge

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Smartprix

Smartprix

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone 12 Mini

1,041,022

iPhone 12

1,095,315 +5.22%

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

310,050 +5.01%

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

323,143 +4.42%

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

173,777 +24.12%

benchmark

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 +2.76%

iPhone 12

288,345

benchmark

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 +0.71%

iPhone 12

7,601

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

8,394 +0.29%

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

2,155 +0.8%

benchmark

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 +0.16%

iPhone 12

4,413

benchmark

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 +0.2%

iPhone 12

1,995

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

3,945 +1.78%

benchmark

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

iPhone 12

1,584 +0.83%

benchmark

Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.

Battery Performance

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

16 h
11 min

21 h
15 min

callBattery Life

1 h
29 min

1 h
30 min

callCharging time

Price Comparison

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

location Price in USA

From $ 178

From $ 201

location Price in Europe

From € 233

From € 273

About Products

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.

iPhone 12

The Apple iPhone 12 is a sleek and powerful smartphone that delivers exceptional performance and design. Featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, it offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details, perfect for gaming, streaming, and everyday tasks. Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it ensures fast, smooth performance and energy efficiency.

The 12MP dual-camera system captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while Night mode enhances low-light photography. With 5G connectivity, Face ID, and Ceramic Shield for added durability, the iPhone 12 combines speed, security, and style in one impressive package.

Technical Specifications

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Specs

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12

Design

Design

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Weight

135 g (4.76 ounces)

164 g (5.78 ounces)

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Thickness

7.4 mm (0.29 inches)

7.4 mm (0.29 inches)

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Width

64.2 mm (2.53 inches)

71.5 mm (2.81 inches)

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Height

131.5 mm (5.18 inches)

146.7 mm (5.78 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

6 m

6 m

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Volume

62.47 cm³

77.62 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

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Lowest potential operating temperature

-

0 °C

-

Maximum operating temperature

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35 °C

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French Repairability Index

6

6

Display

Display

-

Screen size

5.4"

6.1"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

476 ppi

460 ppi

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Resolution

1080 x 2340 px

1170 x 2532 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

625 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

-

Gorilla Glass Victus

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Supports HDR10

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Supports Dolby Vision

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Contrast ratio

2000000:1

2000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

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RAM

4GB

4GB

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CPU speed

2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

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GPU clock speed

1278 MHz

1278 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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Semiconductor size

5 nm

5 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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Has integrated graphics

-

OpenGL ES version

3

3

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

6 threads

6 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

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L2 cache

16 MB

16 MB

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DDR memory version

4

4

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GPU execution units

4

4

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

6W

6W

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Front-end width

8

8

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Release date

2020

2020

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

192 KB

192 KB

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Memory channels

2

2

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Number of transistors

11800 million

11800 million

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Supported displays

3

3

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

12MP

12MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.6

f/2.4 & f/1.6

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

2x

2x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has manual white balance

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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Supports Dolby Vision recording

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Minimum focal length

26 mm

26 mm

Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

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Has location privacy options

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Has dark mode

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Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has battery health check

-

Has focus modes

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Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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More languages supported

-

56

-

Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

-

Supports widgets

-

-

Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Can block app tracking

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Blocks cross-site tracking

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Has on-device machine learning

-

Gets direct OS updates

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Has AirPlay

-

Supports widgets

-

-

Has Quick Start

-

More languages supported

56

-

-

Has offline voice recognition

-

The browser has word wrap

-

Has voice commands

Battery

Battery

-

Battery power

2227 mAh

2815 mAh

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Has wireless charging

-

Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

-

20W

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Wireless charging speed

-

7.5W

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Has a battery level indicator

-

Has a rechargeable battery

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Battery life

12.4 hours

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Audio

Audio

-

Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

3

3

Features

Features

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Has 5G support

-

Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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USB version

2

2

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Has NFC

-

SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

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Bluetooth version

5.1

5.1

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

-

Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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