Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone SE (2020): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 12 mini, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 mini, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,227 mAh
- against 1,821 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 625 nits
Apple iPhone SE (2020), if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Max. download speed
- 1,024 Mbps
- against 937.5 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.65 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,339,473 | 843,971 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,999 Best value | 1,748 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,420 Best value | 4,161 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two 2.65 GHz Lightning cores and four 1.8 GHz Thunder cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Black, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 64.2 mm | 67.3 mm |
| Body Height | 131.5 mm | 138.4 mm |
| Weight | 135 g Best value | 148 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % Best value | 65.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,227 mAh Best value | 1,821 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W Best value | 7.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 625 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.4″ Best value | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 750 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,334 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 476 ppi Best value | 326 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,400 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Ion-Strengthened Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 Best value | 13 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| 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 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 Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, iPhone13,1 | A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone12,8 |
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