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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $165 |
| Weight | 135g | 189g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP triple + LiDAR |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 135g (Apple published) | 189g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 mini
- 135g, lighter than any iPhone since
- Genuinely one-hand usable
- Full flagship chip in the smallest body
- MagSafe
- Battery life was mediocre new and is worse now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Small keyboard and video
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone 12 mini is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.