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iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S23

iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23
52.8Inno Score
43.9Performance50.8
33.6Display53.3
33.5Camera47.3
23.7Battery47.9
89.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and display (+20). 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 79
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 20% lower weight: 135 g vs 168 g
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 476 ppi vs 425 ppi
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 24
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
Screen size5.4 ″6.1 ″+13%
Panel typeOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340x10801080x2340
Pixel density476 ppi+12%425 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,750 nits+46%
Screen-to-body—87.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—552,625Top 50%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—410,856Top 57%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—273,971Top 54%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—420,723Top 44%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,658,175+75%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+7%Top 28%1,950Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900Top 35%5,100+4%Top 33%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
Capacity2,227 mAh3,900 mAh+75%
Wired charging20 W25 W+25%
Wireless charging12 W15 W+25%
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
Weight135 g+20%168 g
Thickness7.4 mm+3%7.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
OS at launchiOS 14Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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