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iPhone 12 mini vs Nothing Phone (2)

iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
43.9Performance48.9
33.6Display50.3
33.5Camera54.8
23.7Battery61.1
89.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini11 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and camera (+21). 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

  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 33% lower weight: 135 g vs 201 g
  • 21% higher Pixel density: 476 ppi vs 394 ppi
  • 14% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.6 mm

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 24
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
Screen size5.4 ″6.7 ″+24%
Panel typeOLEDLTPS OLED
Resolution2340x10801080x2412
Pixel density476 ppi+21%394 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,600 nits+33%
Screen-to-body—86.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,320,000+39%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+12%Top 28%1,850Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+3%Top 35%4,750Top 38%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.88
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
Capacity2,227 mAh4,700 mAh+111%
Wired charging20 W45 W+125%
Wireless charging12 W15 W+25%
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
Weight135 g+33%201 g
Thickness7.4 mm+14%8.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
OS at launchiOS 14Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpeciPhone 12 miniNothing Phone (2)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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