Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone 12 - specs comparison - PhoneArena (2024)

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Apple iPhone 12 mini
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Display

Size:

5.4 inches

6.1 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 477 PPI

2532 x 1170 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI

Technology:

OLED

OLED

Refresh rate:

60Hz

60Hz

Screen-to-body:

85.83 %

87.24 %

Peak brightness:

1200 cd/m2 (nit)

1200 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Processor:

Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit

Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit

GPU:

Yes

Yes

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

4GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

64GB (NVMe), not expandable

64GB (NVMe), not expandable

OS:

iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x)

iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x)

Device type:

Smartphone

Smartphone

Battery

Capacity:

2227 mAh

2815 mAh

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wireless: 15.0W

Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Dual camera

Dual camera

Main camera:

12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF)

12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm

Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm

Second camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover)

12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm

Flash:

LED

LED

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)

Features:

OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light

OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording

Front:

12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)

12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)

Video capture:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design

Dimensions:

5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 inches (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm) , thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.88 mm)

5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm) , thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.88 mm)

Weight:

4.76 oz (135.0 g)

5.78 oz (164.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

3D Face unlock

3D Face unlock

Keys:

Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

Cellular

5G:

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave

4G (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

4G (TDD):

Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)

Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)

3G:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)

Data Speed:

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM, eSIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

5.0

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Lightning

Lightning

Features:

Charging, Headphones port

Charging, Headphones port

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T4

M3, T4

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Other:

NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Buyers information

Price:

$ 729

$ 829

In The Box:

USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation

USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation

Availability

Officially announced:

Yes

Yes

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