iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 mini is 13.9 millimetres0.55 inches narrower and 93 grams3.28 ounces lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The iPhone 12 mini on Amazon (paid link) is a joy to carry in one hand, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max (paid link) trades that portability for a bigger screen and endurance. Both are available renewed, so the Pro Max costs more. If you need the larger display and battery life, the Pro Max is worth the trade-off; if not, the mini keeps things light.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 mini
Pocket: iPhone 12 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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from $699 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 12 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.4 millimetres, 228 grams. iPhone 12 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 millimetres, 135 grams.
12 Pro Max, 12 mini shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 12 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 12 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 12 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 12 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres, 12 mini 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches, 12 mini 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 Pro Max 228 grams, 12 mini 135 grams.Weight: 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces, 12 mini 4.76 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro Max | 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 29.3 millimetres less5.18 inches, 1.15 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 13.9 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.55 inches less |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same |
| Weight | 228 grams8.04 ounces | 135 grams, 93 grams less4.76 ounces, 3.28 ounces less |
| Volume | 92.9 cubic centimetres5.67 cubic inches | 62.5 cubic centimetres, 30.5 cubic centimetres less3.81 cubic inches, 1.86 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 85 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 5.4 inches, 1.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 18 pixels per inch more |
| 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. | 20 hrs | 15 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 | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 699 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 mini is 29.3 mm (1.15 in) shorter, 13.9 mm (0.55 in) narrower and 93 g (3.28 oz) lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.40 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 228 g (8.04 oz). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 12 mini than the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 mini is 29.3 mm shorter and 13.9 mm narrower than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
How much lighter is the iPhone 12 mini compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 mini weighs 93 g less than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4 inch display.
Is the iPhone 12 mini better for one-handed use than the iPhone 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Do the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 12 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading to the iPhone 12 Pro Max for size alone depends on whether you prefer portability or a larger display.