Compare iphone 12 to iphone 12 mini

Q: Whats the difference between iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12?

The most noticeable difference between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini is the display size. The iPhone 12 has a size of 6.1 inches, and the 12 mini has a size of 5.4 inches.

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iPhone 12 minivsiPhone 12 comparison
What's the difference between iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12?
Which phone is better the 12 or the 12 mini?
Why is the iPhone 12 mini discontinued?
Is iPhone Mini 12 worth buying?

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Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPhone 12 mini	iPhone 12
key specs
Display	5.40-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM	4GB	-
Storage	64GB	64GB
OS	iOS 14	iOS 14
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1170x2532 pixels
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPhone 12 mini	iPhone 12
Release date	October 13, 2020	October 13, 2020
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Metal	-
Dimensions (mm)	131.50 x 64.20 x 7.40	146.70 x 71.50 x 7.40
Weight (g)	133.00	164.00
IP rating	IP68	IP68
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Colours	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White
display
Screen size (inches)	5.40	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1170x2532 pixels
Protection type	Other	Other
Pixels per inch (PPI)	476	460
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	hexa-core
Processor make	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic
RAM	4GB	-
Internal storage	64GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4)	12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4)
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	12-megapixel (f/2.2)	12-megapixel (f/2.2)
software
Operating system	iOS 14	iOS 14
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
Lightning	Yes	Yes
Headphones	Lightning	Lightning
Number of SIMs	2	2
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
3D face recognition	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes

What's the difference between iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12?

The most noticeable difference between the ‌iPhone 12‌ and ‌iPhone 12 mini‌ is the display size. The ‌iPhone 12‌ has a size of 6.1 inches, and the 12 mini has a size of 5.4 inches.

Which phone is better the 12 or the 12 mini?

The only differences between the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 is physical size, display size and cost. Otherwise, the colours, storage options, camera and hardware is identical between the two models, as well as the design. The 12 mini is a genuinely fantastic little device if you prefer smaller handsets though.

Why is the iPhone 12 mini discontinued?

Production of the iPhone 12 mini is going to be discontinued in Q2 due to poor sales and low demand. Apple's new iPhone lineup launched last year included the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 mini, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Is iPhone Mini 12 worth buying?

iPhone 12 Mini Performance The performance is excellent and you simply get the same performance as its bigger siblings. The A14 Bionic is the fastest chipset in the market right now and with the smaller display on the iPhone 12 Mini, the performance is even better.