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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone XS
Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) vs Apple iPhone XS ($98) — 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 XS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $98 |
| Weight | 135g | 177g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz OLED | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 135g (Apple published) | 177g (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 XS
- OLED and dual camera at a very low price
- Compact 5.8-inch body
- Stainless steel build
- Battery was weak new and is weaker now
- Lightning
- Nearing end of iOS support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone XS is the better value at $98. 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.