Overall Score
73.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#239)73.5
Performance(#254)80.3
Camera(#872)50.6
Display(#886)85.5
Battery(#262)77.5
Build(#31)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 12 mini
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 12 mini features a compact design with dimensions of 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm and a weight of 135g, constructed with a glass front and back and an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision with a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
- Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it delivers robust performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM across storage options of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
- The dual-camera system includes a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates and supporting Dolby Vision HDR.
- Battery capacity is 2227 mAh, with wireless charging capabilities, although wired charging is limited to 2.0W.
- Running on iOS 14.1, it is upgradable to iOS 18.5 and features stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone is water-resistant and available in multiple colors, enhancing its appeal.
- Overall, the iPhone 12 mini combines powerful specs in a compact form factor.
- Special features include advanced camera capabilities and a high-quality display.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 13
Announced2020, October 13
DescriptionVersions: A2399 (International); A2176 (USA); A2398 (Canada, Japan); A2400 (China)
Display
Size5.4"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2227 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2227 mAh (8.57 Wh)
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS VersioniOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo