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iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 15

iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone 15

Apple

iPhone 15

$799

50.4Inno Score
43.9Performance54.5
33.6Display41.8
33.5Camera44.3
23.7Battery39.5
89.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini9 spec wins — iPhone 15

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 15 wins this phone face-off, 50.4 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+16) and camera (+11). 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 iPhone 12 mini

  • 21% lower weight: 135 g vs 171 g
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $799

Reasons to pick the iPhone 15

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 24
  • 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
Screen size5.4 ″6.1 ″+13%
Panel typeOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2340x10801179x2556
Pixel density476 ppi+3%461 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body—87.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
ChipsetApple A14 BionicApple A16 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,250,000+32%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 28%2,600+25%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 35%6,500+33%Top 22%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
Main camera12 MP48 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.6
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
Capacity2,227 mAh3,349 mAh+50%
Wired charging20 W20 W
Wireless charging12 W15 W+25%
Active use endurance—10 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
Weight135 g+21%171 g
Thickness7.4 mm+5%7.8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
OS at launchiOS 14iOS 17
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 15
SpeciPhone 12 miniiPhone 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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