Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display

A total of four new iPhones were unveiled in the fall, and the iPhone 12 mini is the smallest of the new lineup which, unlike the equally compact iPhone SE, relies on an all-screen OLED display and thus has a much better display-to-surface ratio.
The equipment is very similar to the iPhone 12. It is powered by an A14 SoC with 4 GB of RAM, and the buyer has to choose between 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. In contrast to the Pro models, the LiDAR sensor and the telephoto lens are not included in the camera. The cheapest model starts at 671.42 Euros (~$822 RRP net; 778.85 Euros/~$954 with 16% VAT or 799 Euros/~$978 from 2021 with 19% VAT). Our test device is the medium storage variant.
The small battery, in particular, is often criticized. We will find out together in this test whether this is really that serious and which other differences we can identify.
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Possible competitors in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
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89.9 % v7 (old) | 12 / 2020 | Apple iPhone 12 mini A14, A14 Bionic GPU | 133 g | 128 GB NVMe | 5.40" | 2340x1080 | |
88.2 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | Apple iPhone 12 A14, A14 Bionic GPU | 162 g | 64 GB SSD | 6.10" | 2532x1170 | |
85.2 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2020 | Apple iPhone SE 2020 A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU | 148 g | 128 GB NVMe | 4.70" | 1334x750 | |
84.6 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2020 | Google Pixel 5 SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 151 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.00" | 2340x1080 | |
82.5 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2020 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip SD 855+, Adreno 640 | 183 g | 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.70" | 2636x1080 | |
87.7 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2020 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11 | 163 g | 128 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.20" | 3200x1440 |
Case - glass and aluminum dominate the iPhone mini
The Apple iPhone 12 mini presents itself colorfully and is available in white, black, green, blue and red. The camera module on the back protrudes up to 1.6 millimeters (~0.06 inches) in height and ensures that the small iPhone bobs cheerfully back and forth on a flat surface. The frame is made of a matte aluminum and the front and back are made of glass.
The build quality is impeccable. The Apple phone is insensitive to twisting and only creaks minimally. The gaps are very tight and absolutely even. Furthermore, the smartphone is IP68-certified, which the Californians specify with a maximum immersion depth of six meters (~20 feet) for 30 minutes.
The red on the back of our red model is not as intense as on the iPhone SE, but looks more like coral in most light situations, which unfortunately does not show up as well in the photos, but shows better in the video below. Compared with the iPhone 12 Pro, the Mini feels tiny and fits easily in the palm of the hand.
Features - MagSafe also in iPhone 12 mini
The equipment is identical with the iPhone 12. The small smartphone still uses Lightning as its physical interface, which is not particularly fast in view of the data transfer speeds according to USB 2.0, but it is also compatible with HDMI and Firewire via an adapter.
Like all models of the current series, the iPhone 12 mini can also use the new MagSafe products, which are magnetically locked on the back.
Wireless communication at close range is accomplished with Bluetooth 5.0. NFC is also available for Apple Pay, but it still only works in read mode.
Software - iPhone mini without Apple ProRAW
With the current operating system version iOS 14, the iPhone 12 mini can also access the new features like the app library or widgets. During the test, the update to iOS 14.3 was already distributed, which adds Apple ProRAW for the camera and also includes support for Apple Fitness+ and the new AirPods Max headphones. However, the former does not apply to the iPhone 12 mini, which has to do without ProRAW.
In general, buyers of the Apple smartphone can expect long-term support.
Communications and GNSS - 5G for single SIM only
The Wi-Fi module of the Apple iPhone 12 mini supports the current Wi-Fi 6 standard (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MIMO antenna technology. The manufacturer has improved the transmission speed with the latest update, but the smartphone still falls short of what is technically possible in combination with our reference router Netgear Nighthawk AX12. The data reception is only on the level of Wi-Fi 5. However, this should rarely play an important role in everyday use, especially since the range and stability are on a good level.
The mobile features are very good and the iPhone mini supports a broad frequency spectrum for all standards, so it should be usable worldwide. In the test, it was unexceptional but had a good reception. However, the user has to accept restrictions in dual-SIM mode because 5G is not available then, but only LTE. The Mini also lacks mmWave antennas in this country.
The iPhone 12 mini supports the global navigation systems (GNSS) GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou and Galileo. Whether dual-band or even tri-band support is available is not specified by Apple.
The satellite fix is quick and the smartphone makes a very good impression on our short bike tour and even records the route more accurately than the Garmin Edge 500.
Phone features and voice quality
The telephony app has a tidy design. The iPhone 12 mini supports VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling. Dual-SIM operation is also possible by using a nano-SIM card and an eSIM, but you will have to do without 5G.
The voice quality is really good when held to the ear and the user of the Apple phone is reproduced very naturally. The suppression of ambient noise sometimes takes a moment, but then works well. Even very loud noise is filtered out, but then the iPhone user sounds quite muffled and a slight background noise joins in.
The speaker works very well over short distances, but a reverb is audible from an arm's length away from the speaker.
Cameras - Good dual camera in iPhone mini
The TrueDepth camera on the front of the iPhone 12 mini has a resolution of 12 MP and can record videos in Ultra HD with up to 60 frames per second. If this is to be done with DolbyVision, the frame rate is lowered to 30 FPS. The optics are very good for selfies, which convince with a balanced image composition and only have to struggle with burned-out image areas in strong backlight in some places. It is quite amazing what Apple can achieve with its software algorithms. If you want to observe this yourself, you should take a photo and call it up directly. This is then first shown in its original state, since it takes about two seconds until the iPhone is done with the revision.
The main camera uses the same technical basis as the iPhone 12. Both lenses of the dual camera work with 12 MP, and the main camera also has optical image stabilization. Smart HDR 3 produces impressive photos with a fairly large dynamic range, especially with the main camera, which impress with a vivid color reproduction. The ultra-wide-angle lens also does a good job, but has to make concessions in terms of dynamic range and depth of field.
The iPhone 12 mini can record videos in Ultra HD with up to 60 frames per second and DolbyVision at best, which look very good for a smartphone under daylight conditions and can also convince with decent sound recording. In the dark, the HDR function visibly brightens the surroundings, but many details are lost. IOS 14.3 also adds the option to record PAL formats with 25 FPS, but unfortunately not with 50 FPS.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
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Accessories and warranty - The Mini also comes without a power adapter
The iPhone 12 mini no longer comes with a power adapter. Instead, the slim box only contains a SIM tool, a USB-C to Lightning cable, an Apple sticker, quick-start guide and safety instructions.
Optional accessories for the small iPhone ranged from power adapters and MagSafe cases to chargers and much more.
The warranty amounts to just under 12 months, which does not affect the retailer's warranty. Additionally, the insurance package AppleCare+ can be purchased within 60 days of purchase. This allows up to two repairs every 12 months for a corresponding service fee in case of unintentional damage. The insurance is available as a 24-month package for 169 Euros (~$207) or for 8.49 Euros (~$10) per month. The latter can be canceled monthly and can also run for longer than two years.
Input devices and operation - MagSafe and Face ID for the iPhone 12 mini
Those who have already owned an iPhone Pro or larger smartphone will be surprised how small the iPhone 12 mini is. It is fantastic in the hand and fits perfectly in every pocket without being too bulky. One-handed operation is no longer a problem, and you do not even have to use the one-hand mode in many cases.
The capacitive touchscreen is protected by the Ceramic Shield surface and offers great gliding properties as well as a precise implementation of inputs. It is even possible to type quite well on the rather small keyboard.
Unlike the iPhone SE with Touch ID, Face ID is responsible for biometric security. The three-dimensional facial recognition not only works very reliably and quickly under all conditions, but is also considered secure.
There are also MagSafe magnets on the back of the iPhone 12 mini, which can be used to lock corresponding accessories like cases or chargers to the smartphone. This works quite well, even though the magnets in the mini leave a slightly weaker impression than in the iPhone 12 Pro.
Display - The Mini also relies on OLED
The display of the Apple iPhone 12 mini measures only 5.4 inches (13.72 cm) diagonally and has a resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels. The resulting pixel density (477 PPI) is very high and ensures a crisp display.
The brightness is around 625 cd/m² according to the manufacturer's specifications, regardless of whether it is a pure white surface or an even distribution of bright and dark areas (APL50). We could not reach the specified peak values of 1200 cd/m² in the test. The smartphone probably has to recognize the displayed content as HDR to be able to retrieve them. The full brightness is also available in manual mode.
HDR10 and DolbyVision support is also available. Due to the OLED panel's absolute black value, the contrast value tends towards infinity in theory.
There is flickering, as is typical for this display technology. As in the iPhone 12 Pro, the Apple phone works with different amplitude curves depending on the brightness setting.
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Brightness Distribution: 98 %
Center on Battery: 623 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.9
ΔE Greyscale 1.3 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
99.6% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.21
Apple iPhone 12 mini OLED, 2340x1080, 5.4" | Apple iPhone 12 OLED, 2532x1170, 6.1" | Apple iPhone SE 2020 IPS, 1334x750, 4.7" | Google Pixel 5 OLED, 2340x1080, 6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Dynamic AMOLED, 2636x1080, 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S20 AMOLED, 3200x1440, 6.2" | |
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Screen | 6% | -4% | -2% | -75% | -50% | |
Brightness middle | 623 | 642 3% | 688 10% | 635 2% | 705 13% | 745 20% |
Brightness | 623 | 639 3% | 659 6% | 636 2% | 709 14% | 740 19% |
Brightness Distribution | 98 | 97 -1% | 92 -6% | 97 -1% | 97 -1% | 97 -1% |
Black Level * | 0.28 | |||||
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1 | 0.9 10% | 1 -0% | 0.8 20% | 3.1 -210% | 2.67 -167% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 2.1 | 2.42 -15% | 2.2 -5% | 2.2 -5% | 5.4 -157% | 4.52 -115% |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.3 | 0.8 38% | 1.7 -31% | 1.7 -31% | 2.7 -108% | 2 -54% |
Gamma | 2.21 100% | 2.188 101% | 2.25 98% | 2.23 99% | 2.11 104% | 2.092 105% |
CCT | 6258 104% | 6404 101% | 6790 96% | 6492 100% | 6264 104% | 6240 104% |
Contrast | 2457 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
Screen flickering / PWM detected | 250 Hz | ≤ 99 % brightness setting | |
The display backlight flickers at 250 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 99 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 250 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8627 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. |
We check the OLED panel's color representation with the CalMAN analysis software. We deactivated the True Tone function, which automatically adjusts the display to the ambient light. Those who use it generally get a warmer display.
But the display is already a bit warmer without True Tone. The grayscale is on an almost ideal level and the biggest outlier in the colors is negligible with red (dE 2.06). Simply excellently calibrated.
Display Response Times
↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2 ms rise | |
↘ 2 ms fall | ||
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 13 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
4.4 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 2.4 ms rise | |
↘ 2 ms fall | ||
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 13 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.7 ms). |
Performance - Apple A14 with lower GPU power
The iPhone 12 mini is powered by an Apple A14 Bionic with 4 GB of working memory, which we already know from the other iPhone 12 sister models and offers the same CPU performance despite the smaller case. The situation is different in terms of graphics performance, where it falls behind the iPhone 12 Pro by between 7% and 18% in the offscreen tests. However, since the onscreen rates are at least on the same level or even better, the reduction in GPU performance will be due to the lower pixel density.
In the comparison field, the iPhone 12 mini clearly leads the pack, especially since the Google Pixel 5 only uses a mid-range SoC. However, the storage speed is lower than in the Pro model, which is due to the lower sequential write rates. Nevertheless, they are on a high level.
The Apple phone does not show any weakness in the browser benchmarks either and dominates the Android competition.
AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 | |
Google Pixel 5 | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
Apple iPhone 12 Pro | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (510245 - 647374, n=5) |
AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 | |
Apple iPhone 12 Pro | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (91892 - 92916, n=4) |
Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (158.2 - 178.9, n=6) | |
Apple iPhone 12 (Safari 14) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini (Safari Mobile 14) | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=164, last 2 years) | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80) | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
Google Pixel 5 (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) |
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini (Safari Mobile 14) | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (305 - 376, n=5) | |
Apple iPhone 12 (Safari 14) | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80) | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
Google Pixel 5 (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) |
Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (188 - 272, n=6) | |
Apple iPhone 12 (Safari 14) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini (Safari Mobile 14) | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=146, last 2 years) | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80) | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chome 80) | |
Google Pixel 5 (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) |
WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (191 - 214, n=6) | |
Apple iPhone 12 (Safari 14) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini (Safari Mobile 14) | |
Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=78, last 2 years) | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80) | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
Google Pixel 5 (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) |
Octane V2 - Total Score | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (55710 - 59963, n=6) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini (Safari Mobile 14) | |
Apple iPhone 12 (Safari 14) | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=206, last 2 years) | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80) | |
Google Pixel 5 (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) |
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
Samsung Galaxy S20 (Chrome 80) | |
Google Pixel 5 (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) | |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80) | |
Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=162, last 2 years) | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
Average Apple A14 Bionic (460 - 547, n=6) | |
Apple iPhone 12 (Safari 14) | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini (Safari Mobile 14) |
* ... smaller is better
Games - No challenges for the iPhone
The graphics unit of the Apple A14 Bionic delivers a lot of computing power and is one of the strongest of its kind. The biggest challenge in the benchmarks, which we run with GameBench, was Asphalt 9, which drove the GPU up to a load of 82%, but bottlenecks or frame drops did not occur.
The biggest drawback in detailed games is actually the small display. Everything looks great on the screen and the inputs are also perfect, but the field of view and the display are very small.
Emissions - Thin dual speakers in iPhone 12 mini
Temperature
The surface temperatures of the iPhone 12 mini remain very low at all times and only partially crack the 30 °C (86 °F) mark even under constant load.
We check how the SoC is doing inside the casing with several stress tests. The Apple smartphone remains stable in the older T-Rex scenario of the GFXBench battery test. This also applies to the demanding Manhattan test for long stretches, but the iPhone drops by over 20% shortly before the end. 3DMark Wild Life impressively illustrates the phone's performance. Although the stability score of 69.7% leaves room for improvement, the iPhone 12 mini is four times faster than the Pixel 5 (max. 1,015 points) even in the weakest run (4,612 points).
3DMark - Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
Google Pixel 5 | |
Apple iPhone 12 mini | |
Apple iPhone SE 2020 |
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 30.1 °C / 86 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 29.1 °C / 84 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.3 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Loudspeaker
For sound reproduction, the iPhone 12 mini uses a speaker on the bottom edge as well as that of the earpiece. These can get very loud and sound quite good at medium volume, but the mids are a bit too thin, which is why there is often a lack of power and depth.
Better sound is output wirelessly via Bluetooth, but Apple also sets very tight limits here with the support of the audio codecs SBC and AAC, which do not allow high-res audio. In most cases an optional adapter is necessary for using wired headphones.
Apple iPhone 12 mini audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.3 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 22.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 7.7% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.9% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (2.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 20% of all tested devices in this class were better, 10% similar, 71% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 41% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 52% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Google Pixel 5 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.6% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (6.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 7.4% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 7.2% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 27% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 65% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 47% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 46% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Not an endurance runner, but suitable for everyday use
Energy consumption
The power consumption of the Apple iPhone 12 mini is on a low level and does not give reason for criticism.
If you want to supply the smartphone with fresh energy as quickly as possible, you should either use a 20-watt power supply from Apple or a stronger one from a third-party supplier that has to support PowerDelivery. Wireless charging is also possible. Up to 7.5 watts can be pumped into the iPhone via a Qi charging surface, and up to 15 watts via a MagSafe charging surface.
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Apple iPhone 12 mini 2226 mAh | Apple iPhone 12 2815 mAh | Apple iPhone SE 2020 1822 mAh | Google Pixel 5 4080 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 4000 mAh | Average Apple A14 Bionic | Average of class Smartphone | |
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Power Consumption | -73% | -4% | 9% | -27% | -73% | -128% | -79% | |
Idle Minimum * | 0.62 | 0.9 -45% | 0.44 29% | 0.69 -11% | 0.59 5% | 0.9 -45% | 0.933 ? -50% | 0.879 ? -42% |
Idle Average * | 1.18 | 1.5 -27% | 1.56 -32% | 0.82 31% | 0.88 25% | 1.5 -27% | 3.51 ? -197% | 1.456 ? -23% |
Idle Maximum * | 1.21 | 1.8 -49% | 1.63 -35% | 0.85 30% | 0.95 21% | 2 -65% | 3.66 ? -202% | 1.601 ? -32% |
Load Average * | 2.1 | 5.5 -162% | 2.32 -10% | 2.73 -30% | 4.97 -137% | 4.8 -129% | 5.4 ? -157% | 6.71 ? -220% |
Load Maximum * | 5.71 | 10.4 -82% | 4.12 28% | 4.4 23% | 8.37 -47% | 11.5 -101% | 7.57 ? -33% | 10.1 ? -77% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery life
The Apple iPhone 12 mini has a 2,226 mAh battery. It is certainly not possible to use it for days, but considering the battery capacity the runtimes are very good. On the other hand, they are still satisfactory and more than sufficient for one day of use when broken down to the bare figures.
Thus, users who use their smartphone a lot would be well advised to have a small power bank with them.
Apple iPhone 12 mini 2226 mAh | Apple iPhone 12 2815 mAh | Apple iPhone SE 2020 1822 mAh | Google Pixel 5 4080 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S20 4000 mAh | |
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Battery Runtime | 30% | -13% | 31% | -21% | 5% | |
Reader / Idle | 1537 | 2602 69% | 1938 26% | 2245 46% | 1741 13% | 2105 37% |
H.264 | 968 | 1135 17% | 681 -30% | 1466 51% | 527 -46% | 809 -16% |
WiFi v1.3 | 655 | 945 44% | 694 6% | 808 23% | 647 -1% | 726 11% |
Load | 316 | 283 -10% | 143 -55% | 333 5% | 157 -50% | 279 -12% |
Pros
Cons
Conclusion - Simply huge, the little one!
With the iPhone 12 mini, Apple impressively demonstrates that a high-end smartphone does not necessarily have to be big. However, the smaller space also has its limits and forces the Californian's smallest smartphone to compromise on battery capacity in particular. Nevertheless, the Mini manages decent runtimes, although the need for charging will likely be required by evening.
There are no other restrictions compared with the iPhone 12. On the contrary, the lower weight helps the smaller smartphone to score better in the overall rating. The dual camera delivers good pictures and only the optical zoom and ProRAW are not available compared with the Pro models.
Cute, sweet, or tiny are the first associations with the iPhone 12 mini, but the smallest smartphone in the series is technically a heavyweight.
Technically, Apple does a lot right, but the lack of 5G in dual-SIM mode is incomprehensible. The weaker GPU performance is not a problem in everyday use because less of it is needed due to the lower number of pixels.
The iPhone 12 mini is certainly the smartphone that some already expected with the iPhone SE and is only slightly larger than the popular iPhone 5s. Fans of compact smartphones can grab this one without hesitation.
Price and availability
The Apple iPhone 12 mini is available in storage variants with 64 (RRP: 779 Euros/952), 128 (RRP: 828 Euros/1012) or 256 GB (RRP: 945 Euros/1155) and is available at notebooksbilliger.de and Amazon, among others.
Apple iPhone 12 mini
- 08/31/2022 v7 (old)
Daniel Schmidt