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Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 12 ($140) vs Apple iPhone 12 mini ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $129 |
| Weight | 164g | 135g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 5.4" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 164g (Apple published) | 135g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12
- MagSafe accessories all still work
- Flat-sided design that Apple still uses
- 164g, light for a 6.1-inch phone
- Ceramic Shield front
- Battery is likely well degraded by now
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Nearing the end of iOS support
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 12 mini is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.