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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) vs Apple iPhone XS Max ($129) — 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129 | $129 |
| Weight | 135g | 208g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz OLED | 6.5" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 135g (Apple published) | 208g (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 Max
- Large OLED display for very little money
- Better battery than the XS
- Dual camera with telephoto
- 208g
- Lightning
- Ageing support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone 12 mini is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.