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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) — 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 SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $78 |
| Weight | 135g | 148g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A13 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 SE (2nd generation)
- A13 chip for well under a hundred dollars
- Touch ID
- 148g and genuinely pocketable
- Wireless charging
- Small battery, and it will be degraded
- Single camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Thick bezels
- IP67 and Lightning
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the better value at $78. 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.