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Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 13 mini ($196) 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 13 mini | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196 | $129 |
| Weight | 141g | 135g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz | 5.4" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 2,406mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 141g (Apple published) | 135g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
- 141g, lightest modern iPhone by far
- Genuinely one-hand usable
- Same A15 chip as the full-size 13
- Apple will not make another one
- Battery life is the real compromise
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Small display for video
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.