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iPhone 12 mini

A true one-hand iPhone: 5.4-inch OLED, A14 Bionic and MagSafe in a tiny body.

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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 12 mini if you want a small phone that doesn't cut corners: the 5.4-inch OLED is sharp, the A14 Bionic is fast, and you get the same dual 12MP cameras, 5G and MagSafe as the iPhone 12. Skip it if you're a heavy user, because the small battery struggles to last a full day, and MagSafe charging is capped at 12W.

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Key specs
Modules
12
Wired charging
15W
Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
625 nits
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
5.4" (137 mm)
Resolution
1080x2340
Brightness
625 nits
Performance
Processor
A14 Bionic
GPU
4-core GPU
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
OS
iOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to
Battery
Capacity
2227 mAh
Wired charge
15 W
Body
Weight
4.8 oz (135 g)
Dimensions
height: 5.18 inches (131.5 mm); width: 2.53 inches (64.2 mm); depth: 0.29 inch (7.4 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display5.4" (137 mm)Super Retina XDR
ChipsetA14 Bionic4 GB RAM · 4-core GPU
RAM / storage4 GB · 64GB, 128GB, 256GBiOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed
Battery2,227 mAh15W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 12 mini if you want a small phone that doesn't cut corners: the 5.4-inch OLED is sharp, the A14 Bionic is fast, and you get the same dual 12MP cameras, 5G and MagSafe as the iPhone 12. Skip it if you're a heavy user, because the small battery struggles to last a full day, and MagSafe charging is capped at 12W.

Best for

Small-phone fans who want a full-featured iPhone.

Not for

Heavy users who need all-day battery life.

Main strengthPocketable 5.4-inch OLED
Main weaknessBattery struggles to last a day
Reasons to buy
Pocketable 5.4-inch OLED
A14 Bionic performance
Same dual 12MP cameras as the iPhone 12
MagSafe and 5G support
Reasons to avoid
Battery struggles to last a day
MagSafe charging capped at 12W
60Hz display
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Head to head

How it stacks up

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This deviceiPhone 12 mini
VS
AlternativeiPhone 6s Plus
Display
5.4"5.5"
Chipset
A14 BionicDual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Battery
22272750
Full comparison
This deviceiPhone 12 mini
VS
iPhone 13 mini
AlternativeiPhone 13 mini
Display
5.4"5.4"
Chipset
A14 BionicA15 Bionic
Battery
22272438
Full comparison
This deviceiPhone 12 mini
VS
AlternativeiPhone 7 Plus
Display
5.4"5.5"
Chipset
A14 BionicQuad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Battery
22272900
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Product data

Full specifications

74 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
625 nits

Main camera

Modules
12

Selfie camera

Modules
12

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
15W
MagSafe
  • Wireless charging up to 15W12
  • Magnet array
  • Alignment magnet
  • Accessory Identification NFC
  • Magnetometer
  • Wireless charging up to 15W12

Network

SIM
  • Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)14
  • iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.
  • Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)14
  • iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.
  • eSIM not supported in all regions. Learn more about eSIM on iPhone.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition; Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Proximity sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Body

Dimensions
  • height: 5.18 inches (131.5 mm)
  • width: 2.53 inches (64.2 mm)
  • depth: 0.29 inch (7.4 mm)
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Operating system
ios
In the box
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • Documentation
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