Apple iPhone 12 mini Specs

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Description

Apple iPhone 12 mini has a brand new 5.4-inch screen size. The handset is sitting between the 4.7" iPhone SE, and the 6.1" iPhone 12 models, but offers powerful hardware in a package that is smaller than the SE. Other hardware include OLED display, 5nm Apple A14 Bionic processor, and dual-camera setup. The Apple iPhone 12 mini starting price is $729.

Pros

  • 5G ready
  • High screen-to-body ratio (85.83 %)
  • Supports wireless charging
  • Small dimensions (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 inches)

Cons

  • 64GB basic storage (not expandable)
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I have it 6 users
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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 5.4-inch
Resolution: 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 477 PPI
Technology: OLED
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Screen-to-body: 85.83 %
Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit)
Features: HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

Benchmarks
System chip: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Processor: Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit
GPU: Yes
RAM: 4GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage: 64GB (NVMe), not expandable
OS: iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Benchmarks
Capacity: 2227 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging: USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Max charge speed: Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Rear: Dual camera
Main camera: 12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6
Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 13 mm
Flash: LED
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
Front: 12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)
Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Dimensions: 5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 inches
(131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.88 mm)
Weight: 4.76 oz (135.0 g)
Materials: Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance: Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics: 3D Face unlock
Keys: Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

Cellular

5G: Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
Dual SIM: Yes
SIM type: Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice: Yes
VoLTE: Yes

Multimedia

Headphones: No 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features: Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s): Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 5.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax(Wi-Fi 6), dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: Lightning
Features: Charging, Headphones port
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other: NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Buyers information

Price: $ 729
In The Box: USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation

Availability

Officially announced: Oct 13, 2020
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Alternative variants

Apple iPhone 12 mini
with 128GB storage
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 128GB
Price: $ 779
Apple iPhone 12 mini
with 256GB storage
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 256GB
Price: $ 879

Carrier Availability

Available

Verizon Since Nov 13, 2020
AT&T Since Nov 13, 2020
Metro by T-Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021
Boost Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021
Xfinity Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021
Tracfone Since Oct 8, 2021

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
1 person recommends this phone.
Build quality
10
Camera quality
8
Performance
9.5
Display
9.5
Battery life and charging
5.5
Value for money
7
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
8
It's a great phone, but it has a bad battery
Phone owned for more than a year

I got this phone used as a hand-me-down, and over my experience, it's been one of my favorite iPhone models of all time. I'm a big fan of smaller phones, and I like the size of them, as they're easy to use one-handedly, and the phone doesn't feel like a burden when trying to put it in my pocket, but the biggest downside is the battery life. Now I know this phone was known for not having a great battery life, but the battery degraded significantly over the 3 years of ownership. I got it at 93% Battery health, and it currently has 77% Battery health. Now I will say I use my phone heavily, but it's usually at home when on Wi-Fi and not on 5G/4G, and it's not plugged in all the time. The Camera is good, the average on an iPhone, better than my old phone, but I feel like it has poor zoom performance, I'll give it the benefit of the doubt as it doesn't have a telephoto camera. The performance is pretty good, I do feel the phone get hot when scrolling through social media, but not that hot. I only use my phone for music, communication, and entertainment though so your mileage may vary. The display is very good, with great colors, and no burn-in over the 3 years I owned the phone, and the phone gets bright enough to see outside, so no complaints there. Overall, I'd say it's a good phone for a kid who's getting their first phone, or someone who wants a smaller phone and only needs the essentials, but if not, get the 13 mini if you need a small phone.

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8
small iphone - timeless classic
Phone owned for more than a year

the only size and format where square edges are good) (sorry 14 pro max)
perfect design and fit for fans of original design of iphone 4 and 5, flawless ergonomics, long lasting support and updates, but lacks battery and probably camera quality

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