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iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12

Quick answer

The iPhone 12 is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches wider and 15.2 millimetres0.60 inches taller than the iPhone 12 mini.

Both phones run the latest software and share the same processor, so speed and support are identical. The mini on Amazon (paid link) slips easily into a pocket and feels light in the hand, while the standard model (paid link) gives you a bigger screen and better endurance. Choose the mini for ease or the standard if you need the extra display.

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Easier one-handediPhone 12 mini

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight12 mini131.5 millimetres5.18 inches64.2 millimetres2.53 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches135 grams4.76 ounces12146.7 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.60 inches more71.5 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.29 inches more7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same164 grams, 29 grams more5.78 ounces, 1.02 ounces more

Height: 12 mini 131.5 millimetres, 12 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 mini 5.18 inches, 12 5.78 inches.Width: 12 mini 64.2 millimetres, 12 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 mini 2.53 inches, 12 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 mini 7.40 millimetres, 12 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 mini 0.29 inches, 12 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 mini 135 grams, 12 164 grams.Weight: 12 mini 4.76 ounces, 12 5.78 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12. Differences are given against iPhone 12 mini.
Specification12 mini12
Height131.5 millimetres5.18 inches146.7 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.60 inches more
Width64.2 millimetres2.53 inches71.5 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.29 inches more
Depth7.40 millimetres0.29 inches7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same
Weight135 grams4.76 ounces164 grams, 29 grams more5.78 ounces, 1.02 ounces more
Volume62.5 cubic centimetres3.81 cubic inches77.6 cubic centimetres, 15.1 cubic centimetres more4.74 cubic inches, 0.92 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.85 percent86 percent, 1 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.5.4 inches6.1 inches, 0.7 inches more
Resolution1080 × 23401170 × 2532
Pixel density476 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch less
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA14 BionicA14 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.15 hrs17 hrs
PortLightningLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage64 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.699 dollars799 dollars, 100 dollars more
ReleasedNov 2020Oct 2020
StatusLegacyLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 12 is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) taller, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) wider and 29 g (1.02 oz) heavier than the iPhone 12 mini. The iPhone 12 mini measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.40 mm (5.18 × 2.53 × 0.29 in) and weighs 135 g (4.76 oz). The iPhone 12 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 164 g (5.78 oz).

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Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 12 compared to the iPhone 12 mini?

The iPhone 12 is 15.2 mm taller and 7.3 mm wider than the iPhone 12 mini. Both models have the same 7.4 mm depth.

What is the weight difference between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini?

The iPhone 12 weighs 29 grams more than the iPhone 12 mini. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the devices.

How does the screen size compare between these two models?

The iPhone 12 has a 6.1 inch display and the iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4 inch display. The iPhone 12 screen is 0.7 inches larger.

Which phone is easier to use one handed?

The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12. It suits average adult hand sizes better.

Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?

The iPhone 12 mini fits in a typical men's and women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 12 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.

Is the size upgrade from iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 worth it?

Whether the size upgrade from iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 is worth it depends on your preference. The iPhone 12 is larger and heavier overall.