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iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

iPhone 12 mini
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
43.9Performance39.3
33.6Display49.4
33.5Camera46.1
23.7Battery51.4
89.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+16). 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 39
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
  • 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,080 vs 1,450
  • 35% lower weight: 135 g vs 209 g

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 24
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 102% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 2,227 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $600 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Screen size5.4 ″6.4 ″+19%
Panel typeOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340x10801080x2340
Pixel density476 ppi+18%403 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,450 nits+21%
Screen-to-body—85.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSamsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,080,000+14%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+43%Top 28%1,450Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+29%Top 35%3,800Top 52%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP+20%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 mini versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity2,227 mAh4,500 mAh+102%
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 FE
SpeciPhone 12 miniSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Weight135 g+35%209 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

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