iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 mini
43.9Performance43.9
32.6Display33.6
33.5Camera33.5
24.2Battery23.7
89.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone 122 spec wins — iPhone 12 mini
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone 12 scores 40.2 against 40.2 for iPhone 12 mini. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone 12 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12
- 26% higher capacity: 2,815 mAh vs 2,227 mAh
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 12 W
- 13% higher Screen size: 6.1 ″ vs 5.4 ″
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 mini
- 18% lower weight: 135 g vs 164 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Display
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″+13% | 5.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 476 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 950,000Top 51% | 950,000Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,080Top 28% | 2,080Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,900Top 35% | 4,900Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,815 mAh+26% | 2,227 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+25% | 12 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 164 g | 135 g+18% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |