iPhone 17e vs iPhone 12 mini

The iPhone 12 mini is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches narrower and 34 grams1.20 ounces lighter than the iPhone 17e.

The iPhone 12 mini on Amazon (paid link) remains the most comfortable handset for small hands, available only through renewed sellers at a bargain price. You trade endurance and modern smarts to keep the compact shape, but if that pocketable fit matters most, it holds its own. Pick the 17e for flagship performance and all-day stamina. If you want something brand new, check out the iPhone 17e (paid link) instead.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 mini

Pocket: iPhone 12 mini

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
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Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight17e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches169 grams5.96 ounces12 mini131.5 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.60 inches less64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less7.40 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less135 grams, 34 grams less4.76 ounces, 1.20 ounces less

Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 12 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 12 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 12 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 12 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 12 mini 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 12 mini 0.29 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 12 mini 135 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 12 mini 4.76 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17e, iPhone 12 mini. Differences are given against iPhone 17e.
Specification	17e	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	7.80 millimetres0.31 inches	7.40 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight	169 grams5.96 ounces	135 grams, 34 grams less4.76 ounces, 1.20 ounces less
Volume	81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches	62.5 cubic centimetres, 19.3 cubic centimetres less3.81 cubic inches, 1.18 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	A19	A14 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	26 hrs	15 hrs

Port	USB-C	Lightning
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 – 512 GB	64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	599 dollars	699 dollars, 100 dollars more

Released	Mar 2026	Nov 2020
Status	Current	Legacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 12 mini is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) shorter, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) narrower, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 34 g (1.20 oz) lighter than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 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).

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 12 mini?

The iPhone 17e is 15.2 mm taller and 7.3 mm wider than the iPhone 12 mini.

Which phone weighs less, the iPhone 17e or the iPhone 12 mini?

The iPhone 12 mini weighs 34 g less than the iPhone 17e.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17e and the iPhone 12 mini?

The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display whereas the iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4 inch display.

Is the iPhone 12 mini easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17e.

Does the iPhone 17e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

The iPhone 17e fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 12 mini fits in typical men's and women's pockets.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 17e worth it for size alone?

Whether upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 17e is worth it for size alone depends on your preference.

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