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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) vs Apple iPhone 8 ($57) — 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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $57 |
| Weight | 135g | 148g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz OLED | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP single |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 135g (Apple published) | 148g (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 8
- The cheapest Apple phone in the catalog
- Touch ID and a home button
- Wireless charging
- 148g
- iOS support has ended
- Very small battery, heavily degraded by now
- Single camera
- Thick bezels
Apple iPhone 8 is the better value at $57. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 12 mini carries lighter at 135g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.