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Apple iPhone 12 mini Specs

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Released

Nov 13, 2020

Display

5.4-inch
2340 x 1080 px

Camera

12 MP Main
12 MP Selfie

Battery

2227 mAh

Storage

64GB

Hardware

Apple A14 Bionic
4GB RAM

OS

iOS 16.x

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)

I want it 9 users

I have it 4 users

I had it 2 users

Deals

$691

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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)

Design Size comparison
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

Discontinued

T-Mobile
U.S. Cellular
Cricket

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ninjatune

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small iphone - timeless classic

Posted: Sep 11, 2023, 4:28 PM

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