iPhone 12 minivsiPhone 12 comparison
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 |
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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.