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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) 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 17 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $129 |
| Weight | 177g | 135g |
| Chip | A19 | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 5.4" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | — |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 135g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
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.