Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 12 mini
43.9Performance43.9
55.8Display33.6
42.7Camera33.5
56.3Battery23.7
94.7Features89.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+22). 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 9a
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 24
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 mini
- 60% higher Wireless charging: 12 W vs 8 W
- 27% lower weight: 135 g vs 186 g
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 13% higher Pixel density: 476 ppi vs 422 ppi
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+17% | 5.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 476 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+125% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+11%Top 45% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | 2,080+9%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 4,900+9%Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+129% | 2,227 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+15% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 12 W+60% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 135 g+27% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |