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Apple iPhone 12 mini

Name: Apple iPhone 12 mini
Brand: Apple
Price: 700.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$700.00 Launch Price

Display

5.4"

Camera

12MP

Battery

2227mAh | 15W

Processor

Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Announced

Oct 2020

Released

Nov 2020

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Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 ni Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM Li-Ion 2227 mAh (8.57 Wh)

Apple iPhone 12 mini specifications including display, chipset, camera, battery, connectivity, and design details.

Full Specifications

Size	5.4"
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density
Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 ni
Brightness	1200 nits
Protection	Ceramic Shield glass

Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Processor (CPU)	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Graphics (GPU)	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
AnTuTu Score	570000
RAM & Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Operating System	iOS 14.1
UI Layer	upgradable to iOS 18.6

Main Camera	12MP
Camera Setup	12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120? (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video Recording	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	12MP
Selfie Features	HDR
DxOMark Score	128

Capacity	2227 mAh
Charging Speed	15W Fast Charging
Wireless Charging	Yes
Reverse Charging	No

Dimensions	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Weight	135g
Build Material	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors	N/A
Water Resistance	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass,
Face Recognition	No

Network Support	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes
USB Port	Lightning, USB 2.0
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	No
Stereo Speakers	Yes

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Quick Review Summary

Let's break down what the Apple iPhone 12 mini brings to the table priced around $700.00, released in November 2020.

The screen comes with a 5.4" display, Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 ni, with 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density resolution, and a 60Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the Apple iPhone 12 mini is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm), with 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM.

When it comes to taking photos, expect a 12MP main camera, a camera setup that includes 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120? (ultrawide), 1/3.6", a 12MP selfie camera.

Battery life is supported by a 2227mAh battery, 15W charging, wireless charging support.

Reasons to Buy

Vibrant AMOLED/OLED display
Good display brightness
Extra ultrawide camera flexibility
Generous storage options
NFC support
Stereo speakers

Reasons to Avoid

Only 60Hz refresh rate
Battery life may not suit highly active or heavy users
Charging speed feels slow for modern heavy usage
A full 0 to 100% charge can take over an hour
Modest main camera resolution
Older USB 2.0 data speeds

How We Rate the Apple iPhone 12 mini

TelefoneArena Editorial & Testing Standards

When analyzing the Apple iPhone 12 mini, our team focuses on objective data mixed with real-world usability. We look closely at benchmark scores like AnTuTu (570000) to gauge processor efficiency, but we also ensure the software optimization lives up to the hardware.

For the camera, we evaluate the 12MP sensor based on dynamic range, night mode capabilities, and video stabilization. Battery life is judged by pairing the 2227mAh capacity against the display's refresh rate to give you a practical idea of screen-on time.