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iPhone 12 mini vs Moto G Max

iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Moto G Max

Motorola

Moto G Max
40.4Inno Score
43.9Performance20
33.6Display46.7
33.5Camera34.1
23.7Battery65.2
89.3Features52
10 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini8 spec wins — Moto G Max

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 12 mini scores 40.2 against 40.4 for Moto G Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Moto G Max edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 mini

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 52
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 37% lower weight: 135 g vs 213 g

Reasons to pick the Moto G Max

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 65 vs 24
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 214% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 2,227 mAh
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
Screen size5.4 ″6.72 ″+24%
Panel typeOLEDLCD
Resolution2340x10801080x2400
Pixel density476 ppi+22%391 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits+14%1,050 nits
Screen-to-body—86 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu950,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080Top 40%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 46%—
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
Capacity2,227 mAh7,000 mAh+214%
Wired charging20 W30 W+50%
Wireless charging12 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
Weight135 g+37%213 g
Thickness7.4 mm+14%8.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesNo
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
OS at launchiOS 14Android 16
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Moto G Max
SpeciPhone 12 miniMoto G Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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