iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 12 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 mini is the same size as the iPhone 13 mini, 6 grams0.21 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 12 mini (paid link) feel the same in your hand, but the newer model just lasts longer through the day. You are paying more for endurance and a faster chip while keeping the exact same footprint. Pick the 13 mini if you want that reliability without giving up the compact size.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 mini
Pocket: iPhone 12 mini
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
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from $699 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.6 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.6 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams. iPhone 12 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 millimetres, 135 grams.
13 mini, 12 mini shown at 2.6 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 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: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 12 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 12 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 12 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 12 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 12 mini 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 12 mini 0.29 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 12 mini 135 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 12 mini 4.76 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 131.5 millimetres, the same5.18 inches, the same |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 64.2 millimetres, the same2.53 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.25 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 141 grams4.97 ounces | 135 grams, 6 grams less4.76 ounces, 0.21 ounces less |
| Volume | 64.6 cubic centimetres3.94 cubic inches | 62.5 cubic centimetres, 2.1 cubic centimetres less3.81 cubic inches, 0.13 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 85 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 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 | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 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. | 699 dollars | 699 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Nov 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 mini is 0.25 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 6 g (0.21 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 mini. The iPhone 13 mini measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.65 mm (5.18 × 2.53 × 0.30 in) and weighs 141 g (4.97 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
Do the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 mini have the same size?
They have the same height and width. The iPhone 12 mini is 0.25 mm thinner than the iPhone 13 mini.
How much does the iPhone 13 mini weigh compared to the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 grams while the iPhone 12 mini weighs 135 grams. The difference is 6 grams.
Do the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 mini have the same screen?
Yes, both phones have a 5.4 inch display with the same resolution. The screen-to-body ratio is nearly identical for both models.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 12 mini is considered easier for one-handed use. It is lighter and slightly thinner than the iPhone 13 mini.
Will either phone fit in a typical jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 mini fit in median men's and women's jeans pockets. The iPhone 12 mini is noted as more pocketable due to its lower weight.
Is the iPhone 13 mini a size upgrade over the iPhone 12 mini?
The footprint is the same so there is no size benefit. The iPhone 13 mini is slightly heavier and thicker than the iPhone 12 mini.