iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 mini is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches narrower and 54 grams1.90 ounces lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro.
The 12 mini on Amazon (paid link) disappears in jeans and handles easily with one hand, while the 12 Pro (paid link) keeps you going longer and offers a larger view. Both still run the latest software at identical speed, so it is purely a trade-off between carry comfort and endurance. Choose the mini for everyday lightness, the Pro if you need the extra screen and battery.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 mini
Pocket: iPhone 12 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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from $699 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 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams. iPhone 12 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 millimetres, 135 grams.
12 Pro, 12 mini shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 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)
Paid link.
Height: 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 12 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro 5.78 inches, 12 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 12 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro 2.81 inches, 12 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres, 12 mini 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro 0.29 inches, 12 mini 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 Pro 189 grams, 12 mini 135 grams.Weight: 12 Pro 6.67 ounces, 12 mini 4.76 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro | 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.60 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same |
| Weight | 189 grams6.67 ounces | 135 grams, 54 grams less4.76 ounces, 1.90 ounces less |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 62.5 cubic centimetres, 15.1 cubic centimetres less3.81 cubic inches, 0.92 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 85 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.4 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 16 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. | 17 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. | 999 dollars | 699 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 mini is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) shorter, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) narrower and 54 g (1.90 oz) lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro. 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). 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?
The iPhone 12 mini is 15.2 mm shorter and 7.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 12 Pro. Both phones share the same depth at 7.4 mm.
How much lighter is the iPhone 12 mini compared to the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 mini weighs 135 g while the iPhone 12 Pro weighs 189 g, a difference of 54 g. This weight difference is noticeable in hand.
What is the screen size difference between these models?
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 one-handed?
The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12 Pro. It is also better suited for small hands.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone 12 mini fits in both median men's and women's jeans pockets. The iPhone 12 Pro fits in median men's jeans pockets but not women's.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 12 Pro worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 12 Pro is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone 12 Pro offers a larger screen and battery but is heavier.