
- Good cameras
- Rare, practical form factor
- Multiple iOS updates guaranteed
- Great workmanship, yet robust
- Powerful processor
- Low battery life
The iPhone 12 mini is the smallest, thinnest, and lightest 5G phone in the world. It features the A14 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone, a new dual-camera system, and a brilliant Super Retina XDR display. The iPhone 12 mini packs big features into a 5.4-inch design. 5G enables the downloading of large files on the go and streaming of videos in the highest quality. It offers a brilliantly bright and compact Super Retina XDR display, Ceramic Shield with four times better drop resistance, incredible low-light photography with Night mode on all cameras, cinematic Dolby Vision HDR video recording, editing, and playback, a powerful A14 Bionic chip, and new MagSafe accessories for easy docking and faster wireless charging. That's big mini news.
The display has rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the display has a diagonal of 5.42 inches (13.76 cm). The actual visible display area is smaller.
The iPhone 12 mini is protected against water and dust and has been tested under controlled laboratory conditions. It is classified under IEC standard 60529 as IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). The protection against water and dust is not permanent and may diminish over time as a result of normal wear and tear. A wet iPhone should not be charged. The user manual contains instructions for cleaning and drying. The warranty does not cover damage caused by liquids.
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Display size (inches) | 5.40" |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Operating system | iOS |
Capacity | 2227 mAh |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Item number | 14006451 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MGEC3ZD/A |
Release date | 13.11.2020 |
Sales rank in Category Smartphones | 787 of 2267 |
Colour | Red |
Exact colour description | (PRODUCT)RED |
Case material | Aluminium, Glass |
Material | Aluminium, Glass |
Model range | iPhone 12 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
SAR value | 0.98 W/kg |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 14 |
Display size (inches) | 5.40" |
Screen technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi hotspot, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.60 f |
Main camera angle | 120° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 122 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | UHD 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | Lightning |
Mobile processor | Apple A14 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 2227 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C to Lightning cable |
The reparability index | 7.5 |
Height | 7.40 mm |
Width | 62.20 mm |
Length | 131.50 mm |
Weight | 133 g |
Length | 15 cm |
Width | 8.30 cm |
Height | 2.70 cm |
Weight | 284 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusThe wait is over. Those who have been hoping for a small top iPhone for a long time can now strike.
Like the iPhone 12, the mini model is clearly different from its predecessors. OLED display instead of LCD and the camera is a stunner. My colleague Francis is right when he says that switching to a new iPhone hasn't been so worthwhile for a long time. The iPhone 12 mini scores points with me mainly because of its size...
The wait is over. Those who have been hoping for a small top iPhone for a long time can now strike.