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Apple iPhone 12 mini

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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • The mini also has better HDR than the SE
  • The quality is impressive
  • and Portrait mode works fantastically

Cons

  • Low-light performance could be better
  • slower than all the other members of the iPhone 12 family
  • Google Pixel 5 is fairly small

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 5.4 in
  • 2340, 1080 px
  • Super Retina XDR Display
  • 476 ppi
  • 6-core
  • 12 Mpx

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      Apple iPhone 12 mini - Pros & Cons

      Apple iPhone 12 mini

      Pros

      • The mini also has better HDR than the SE
      • The quality is impressive
      • and Portrait mode works fantastically
      • capture excellent photos and video and consistently deliver terrific images
      • more storage
      • a faster chipset and camera improvements
      • the overall package is beautiful
      • excellent job of keeping the highlights in the clouds in-check
      • its battery life can very well extend to a second day
      • swipe-friendly navigation in iOS 14 and high screen-to
      • battery capacity the runtimes are very good

      Cons

      • Low-light performance could be better
      • slower than all the other members of the iPhone 12 family
      • Google Pixel 5 is fairly small
      • mini comes without a charging block or earbuds in the box
      • The cameras can feel a touch slow at times
      • lacks the wide-angle camera
      • less prone to smashing than previous iPhone fronts
      • no charger in the box
      • the keys on the onscreen keyboard too tiny
      • small display is the main reason to get the 12 Mini
      • the iPhone 12 mini is tiny

      Apple iPhone 12 mini - Technical Overview

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      IconScreen size
      5.4 in
      Best:
      Asus FonePad 8
      Screen size: 8 in
      IconPixel density
      476 ppi
      Best:
      Sony Xperia Z6
      Pixel density: 891 ppi

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      Apple iPhone 12 mini - Full Specifications

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      Hardware
      Operating systemiOS 14
      CPU cores6-core
      CPU modelApple A14 Bionic
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      Rear camera
      Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
      Resolution (second camera)12.0 Mpx
      Lens aperture (second camera)F/2.4
      Field of View (FoV) (second camera)120.0 °
      Focus adjustmentAutomatic
      Optical zoom2x
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      Storage
      Internal storage
      • 128 GB
      • 256 GB
      • 64 GB
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      Dimensions
      Height5.18 in
      Width2.53 in
      Depth0.29 in
      Weight4.69 oz
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      Connectivity
      Sim card size
      • e-SIM
      • Nano-SIM
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      Battery
      Battery typeLithium ion
      Wireless charging yes
      Wireless charging standardQi
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      Display
      Screen size5.4 in
      Panel typeOLED
      Resolution2340 x 1080 px
      TechnologySuper Retina XDR Display
      Pixel density476.0 ppi
      Screen materialFingerprint-resistant coating
      HDRyes
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      Front camera
      Primary resolution12.0 Mpx
      Face detectionFace recognition
      HDR modeSmart HDR 3
      Lens apertureF/2.2
      Light sourceRetina Flash
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      Design
      Colour of product
      • Blue
      • Red
      Material
      • Aluminum
      • Glass
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      Other features
      Payment technologyApple Pay
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      Cellular
      Data transmission
      • EDGE
      • EV-DO
      • HSPA+
      • DC-HSDPA
      • VoLTE
      • FDD-LTE
      • TDD-LTE
      • VoWiFi
      • Gigabit LTE
      • LAA
      • 5G NR FR1
      Navigation system
      • GPS
      • GLONASS
      • BeiDou
      • Galileo
      • QZSS

      Apple iPhone 12 mini - Q&A (11)

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        harley.stamm
        about 2 years ago
        Does the Apple iPhone 12 mini work with Apple Pencil?
        ferdinand.parker
        about 2 years ago
        The Apple Pencil is not compatible with Apple iPhone 12 Mini.
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      • 0
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        santo
        about 2 years ago
        Does the Apple iPhone 12 mini come with a charger?
        van.predovic
        about 2 years ago
        No, The Apple iPhone 12 mini does not include a power adapter or EarPods.
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        geneva.hoeger
        about 2 years ago
        How much is an Apple iPhone 12 mini in USA?
        tommy
        about 2 years ago
        The Apple iPhone 12 mini prize start from $599 in USA.
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        wilburn
        about 2 years ago
        Does the Apple iPhone 12 mini work with wireless charger?
        kyla
        about 2 years ago
        Yes, the Apple iPhone 12 mini supports wireless charging. It can be charged through a Qi-compatible charger.
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        gregg.heathcote
        about 2 years ago
        How big is the Apple iPhone 12 mini?
        freeman.boyle
        about 2 years ago
        The Apple iPhone 12 mini model has a 5.4-inch OLED display with a dual-camera system.
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        terrence
        about 2 years ago
        Is The Apple iPhone 12 mini have dual SIM?
        lezlie
        about 2 years ago
        The Apple iPhone 12 mini has dual sim connectivity. This means you can use 2 sim cards on the same phone.
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      • 0
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        jack
        about 2 years ago
        Can I use my Apple Watch charger to charge my Apple iPhone 12 mini?
        micah_breitenberg
        about 2 years ago
        The Apple Watch charger does not have the ability to charge your Apple iPhone 12 mini. It cannot transfer enough power to charge a mobile phone.
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      • 0
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        carlee
        about 2 years ago
        Is the Apple iPhone 12 mini a 5G phone?
        esteban
        about 2 years ago
        Yes, Apple iPhone 12 mini supports an advanced 5G experience, enabling faster downloads speeds, higher quality video streaming.
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        morris_schneider
        about 2 years ago
        Is the Apple iPhone 12 mini water-resistant?
        shaquita.mante
        about 2 years ago
        Yes, Apple iPhone 12 mini is water-resistant. It has a rating of “IP68” which means it can be submerged in 2 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
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      • 0
        Votes
        micah.rutherford
        about 2 years ago
        When was Apple iPhone 12 mini released?
        mina
        about 2 years ago
        The Apple iPhone 12 mini was officially released on October 13, 2020.
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        daron.upton
        about 2 years ago
        How to Use Apple Pay in Stores on Apple iPhone 12 mini?
        gabrielle
        about 2 years ago
        To use Apple Pay on Apple iPhone 12 mini, double-press the side button on the right-hand side of your device to open Wallet and hold your phone near a contactless reader with Face ID or Touch ID until you see Done and a blue checkmark displayed.
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      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple - Editorial Reviews (18)

      4.6
      Based on 18 reviews
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      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini review
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      TechRadar
      Published: 21.09.2021
      iPhone 12 mini review
      4.5

      The iPhone 12 mini is a dainty (yet powerful) delight

      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini long-term review: Living with Apple's smaller phone
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      LaptopMag
      Published: 11.04.2021
      iPhone 12 mini long-term review: Living with Apple's smaller phone

      Smaller is better

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 mini (2020)
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      ProductReview.com.au
      Published: 17.06.2022
      Apple iPhone 12 mini (2020)

      Apple iPhone 12 mini (2020) (Mobile Phone): 4 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: A pocket rocket
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      hardwarezone.com.sg
      Published: 12.12.2020
      Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: A pocket rocket
      4.5

      Small in size, big on performance. A refreshing take on a flagship-class smartphone.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 mini Review
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      PCMAG
      Published: 18.11.2020
      Apple iPhone 12 mini Review
      4.5

      Apple's iPhone 12 mini delivers the best price-to-power ratio of any 2020 iPhone, bringing top-of-the-line features to a phone that easily fits into smaller hands.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Mini review
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      whathifi
      Published: 29.01.2021
      Apple iPhone 12 Mini review
      5.0

      Apple’s mini iPhone packs a mighty AV punch

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Mini review
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      digitalcameraworld
      Published: 19.02.2021
      Apple iPhone 12 Mini review
      4.5

      Small and powerful, the Apple iPhone 12 Mini is a top-tier compact flagship

      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini review: This is a revelation
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      Tom's Guide
      Published: 16.09.2021
      iPhone 12 mini review: This is a revelation
      4.5

      The iPhone 12 mini provides a master class in how to do small, affordable flagships right

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display
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      Notebookcheck
      Published: 25.12.2020
      Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display
      4.5

      The Apple iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch OLED screen and is powered by the current Apple A14 Bionic, which has 4 GB of working space and either 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. The small battery lasted quite long in the test.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Mini review: Apple gave us the small phone we've been asking for
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      CNET
      Published: 23.12.2020
      iPhone 12 Mini review: Apple gave us the small phone we've been asking for
      4.6

      Move over, iPhone SE. This small iPhone is a one-handed phone user's dream.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini review: the king of small phones
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      the Guardian
      Published: 19.11.2020
      iPhone 12 mini review: the king of small phones

      Mini phone crams most of iPhone 12 into small body but screen may be too small for many

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Mini Review: The Small Phone to Beat
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      WIRED
      Published: 09.11.2020
      Apple iPhone 12 Mini Review: The Small Phone to Beat
      4.0

      The iPhone 12 Mini does everything its bulkier sibling can do, just in a smaller package.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini review: The soccer mom's antidote to big and tall phones
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      Mashable
      Published: 09.11.2020
      iPhone 12 mini review: The soccer mom's antidote to big and tall phones
      4.8

      It's not the iPhone for all, but it's certainly the iPhone for some.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini review: fit to size
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      The Verge
      Published: 09.11.2020
      iPhone 12 mini review: fit to size
      4.3

      Apple finally made a small iPhone again. Except for battery life, it’s great.

      Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: Pint-sized power
      Android Authority logo
      Android Authority
      Published: 05.02.2022
      Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: Pint-sized power

      The iPhone 12 Mini is one of the best compact smartphones you can buy. Find out why in our iPhone 12 Mini review!

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