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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) vs Apple iPhone XR ($93) — 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 XR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $93 |
| Weight | 135g | 194g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP single |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 135g (Apple published) | 194g (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 XR
- Very cheap
- Better battery life than the XS it undercut
- Face ID
- Still runs modern apps
- Single camera only
- LCD with visible bezels
- 194g
- iOS support is ending
Apple iPhone XR is the better value at $93. 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.