Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone 12
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 12, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 3.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 mini, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 476 ppi
- against 460 ppi
- Weight
- 135 g
- against 164 g
Apple iPhone 12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,815 mAh
- against 2,227 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.1″
- against 5.4″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,170 px
- against 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,532 px
- against 2,340 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,339,473 Best value | 1,338,069 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,999 Best value | 1,995 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,420 Best value | 4,413 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 64.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 131.5 mm | 146.7 mm |
| Weight | 135 g Best value | 164 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,227 mAh | 2,815 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.4″ | 6.1″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,170 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,532 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 476 ppi Best value | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless, Notch |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 3D face recognition | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 | 18 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 937.5 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 312.5 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, iPhone13,1 | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 |
