Pros
- Compact and lightweight design, perfect for one-handed use.
- Fast A14 Bionic chip.
- Super Retina XDR OLED display.
- Dual camera system with Night mode and Dolby Vision HDR video recording.
- 5G connectivity.
Cons
- Small battery capacity with average battery life.
- Smaller screen size may not be ideal for media consumption.
- Lacks a telephoto lens for optical zoom.
- No high refresh rate display.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apple |
| Model | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
| Colour | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Models | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1 |
| Launch | |
| Announced | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 13 |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands |
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| 5G bands |
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| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm*2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Platform | |
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.6 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Memory | |
| Card slot | No |
| Variant |
NVMe |
| Primary Camera | |
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Communication | |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| Infrared port | |
| Battery | |
| Type | Li-Ion 2227 mAh (8.57 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Features | |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Price | |
| Price | $ 194.90 / € 202.19 / £ 149.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary differences are the size and battery life. The iPhone 12 mini is smaller and lighter with a 5.4-inch display, while the standard iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch display. The smaller size of the mini also means a smaller battery, which generally results in a shorter battery life compared to its larger sibling.
Yes, the iPhone 12 mini supports 5G connectivity, including both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands in some regions, providing faster download and upload speeds where the network is available.
The iPhone 12 mini features a Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. This is a significant upgrade from the LCD display on the iPhone SE (2020), offering deeper blacks, higher contrast, and improved color accuracy.
The iPhone 12 mini is a great phone for its compact form factor, but its small battery might not be suitable for heavy users. Its A14 Bionic chip and 5G connectivity mean it's future-proof for many years, but users prioritizing battery life might consider the standard iPhone 12 instead.
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