iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches wider and 54 grams1.90 ounces heavier than the iPhone 12 mini.
The iPhone 12 mini on Amazon (paid link) vanishes into pockets and feels light enough to use all day, while the iPhone 12 Pro (paid link) adds a telephoto lens and more endurance at the cost of bulk. Both still run the latest iOS, so neither is held back by software age. Pick the mini for one-handed ease or the Pro for better cameras.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 mini
Pocket: iPhone 12 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 12 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 millimetres, 135 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.
12 mini, 12 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 12 mini 131.5 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 mini 5.18 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 12 mini 64.2 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 mini 2.53 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 mini 7.40 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 mini 0.29 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 mini 135 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: 12 mini 4.76 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 mini | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.60 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.29 inches more |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same |
| Weight | 135 grams4.76 ounces | 189 grams, 54 grams more6.67 ounces, 1.90 ounces more |
| Volume | 62.5 cubic centimetres3.81 cubic inches | 77.6 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 percent | 86 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.7 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 999 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) taller, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) wider and 54 g (1.90 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 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 189 g (6.67 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 12 Pro than the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 Pro is 15.2 mm taller and 7.3 mm wider than the iPhone 12 mini.
Is the iPhone 12 Pro significantly heavier than the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 Pro weighs 54 grams more than the iPhone 12 mini, which is a noticeable difference.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use with one hand and better for small hands.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but only the iPhone 12 mini fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the iPhone 12 Pro worth the upgrade just for size?
Whether the iPhone 12 Pro is worth the upgrade depends on if you need the larger screen and camera features.