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Google Pixel 7 Pro vs iPhone 12 mini

WINNER
Google Pixel 7 Pro
51Inno Score
VS
iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
36.6Performance43.9
57.8Display33.6
56.8Camera33.5
48.6Battery23.7
73.3Features89.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 7 Pro7 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 7 Pro wins this phone face-off, 51 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and display (+24). iPhone 12 mini still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 7 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 57 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 24
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 mini

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 3,300
  • 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,420
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $899

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
Screen size6.7 ″+24%5.4 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1440x31202340x1080
Pixel density512 ppi+8%476 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits+25%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body88.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Apple A14 Bionic
AnTuTu 10790,000Top 63%950,000+20%Top 51%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,420Top 55%2,080+46%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,300Top 60%4,900+48%Top 35%
RAM (max)12 GB+200%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.85f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP12 MP+11%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
Capacity5,000 mAh+125%2,227 mAh
Wired charging23 W+15%20 W
Wireless charging23 W+92%12 W
Active use endurance9 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
Weight212 g135 g+36%
Thickness8.9 mm7.4 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
OS at launchAndroid 13iOS 14
OS update pledge3 years6 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 7 Pro versus iPhone 12 mini
SpecGoogle Pixel 7 ProiPhone 12 mini
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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