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iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
S
53.9Inno Score
43.9Performance37.2
33.6Display56.3
33.5Camera72
23.7Battery46.4
89.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and battery (+23). 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 performance score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,430
  • 41% lower weight: 135 g vs 228 g
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 72 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 24
  • 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
  • 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Screen size5.4 ″6.8 ″+26%
Panel typeOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2340x10803200x1440
Pixel density476 ppi515 ppi+8%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,500 nits+25%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—263,424Top 88%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—126,989Top 82%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—165,563Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—227,841Top 82%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSamsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 10950,000+21%Top 51%783,817Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+45%Top 28%1,430Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+38%Top 35%3,550Top 56%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Main camera12 MP108 MP+800%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—10 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP40 MP+233%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Capacity2,227 mAh5,000 mAh+125%
Wired charging20 W25 W+25%
Wireless charging12 W15 W+25%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Weight135 g+41%228 g
Thickness7.4 mm+17%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
OS at launchiOS 14Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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