iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 18 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro is 7.7 millimetres0.30 inches wider and 76 grams2.68 ounces heavier than the iPhone 12 mini.
The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) just launched at full price, offering vastly better battery and features, while the iPhone 12 mini (paid link) remains available renewed for considerably less. You get a compact form and savings with the 12 mini, but the newer model delivers lasting power and a faster experience. Choose the older for portability or jump to the latest for endurance.
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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 $1,199 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
12 mini, 18 Pro shown at 2.2 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 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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Height: 12 mini 131.5 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 12 mini 5.18 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 12 mini 64.2 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 12 mini 2.53 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 12 mini 7.40 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 12 mini 0.29 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 12 mini 135 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 12 mini 4.76 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 mini | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 18.5 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.73 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 7.7 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.30 inches more |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 1.35 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.05 inches more |
| Weight | 135 grams4.76 ounces | 211 grams, 76 grams more7.44 ounces, 2.68 ounces more |
| Volume | 62.5 cubic centimetres3.81 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 31.9 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 1.95 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 89 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.9 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro is 18.5 mm (0.73 in) taller, 7.7 mm (0.30 in) wider, 1.35 mm (0.05 in) thicker and 76 g (2.68 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 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro than the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 18 Pro is 18.5 mm taller and 7.7 mm wider than the iPhone 12 mini.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 76 g more than the iPhone 12 mini, making the weight difference noticeable.
How do the screen sizes compare between the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 18 Pro due to its smaller dimensions.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone 12 mini fits in a typical men's and women's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 18 Pro fits only in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading for size only is worth it depends on if you prefer a larger screen and battery over compactness.