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Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£720RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.4 inchesMain camera megapixels:12 MP & 12 MP

Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB)
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 54% of smartphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

6.5

Display

15%

4.5

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

4.4

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 51%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

6.5

Display

15%

4.5

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

4.4

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

6.6
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.7

Price

6.8
Brand name
Apple
Processor model
Apple A14 Bionic
This smartphone uses the Apple A14 Bionic processor which is faster than processors in 75.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.1 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 79.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
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Operating system
iOS
This smartphone uses the iOS operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
iOS 14.2
Android version
N/A
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
no
This smartphone does not use an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP & 12 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP & 12 MP which is lower than that of 95.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 91.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
23.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 23.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 73.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.4 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.4 µm which is larger than in 92.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.4 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.4 inches which is smaller than the screens of 98.2% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
476 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 476 ppi which is higher than that of 92% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
2,227 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 2,227 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 99.4% of smartphones.
Charging speed
20 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 20 W which is slower than in 74.3% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
89 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 89 min which is slower than 73.7% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
131.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 131.5 mm which is shorter than 99.6% of smartphones.
Width
64.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 64.2 mm which is narrower than 99.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Weight
135 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 135 g which is lighter than 99.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
58,688 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 58,688 cm³ which is smaller than 99.7% of smartphones.
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Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Has 3D facial recognition
    This smartphone features 3D facial recognition, the average smartphone does not. 4.3% of smartphones support 3D face unlock.
  • 2.16x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2032 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,032 vs 942
  • 20.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (476 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    476 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 9% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPhone 12 Mini
    the average smartphone
    Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.72 vs 8.000).
    8.72 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 2.16x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2032 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,032 vs 942
  • 29.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.46x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (7,655 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    7,655 vs 3,115
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x3.1 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x3.1 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (192 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    192 KB vs 32 KB
  • 34.5% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1278 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,278 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 81.1% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (4,587 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    4,587 vs 2,533
  • 2.19x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (8,370 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    8,370 vs 3,825
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Apple A14 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Apple A14 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 14.6% more transistors
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (11800 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone includes 10300 million transistors.
    11,800 million vs 10,300 million
  • 74.4% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (2,138 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    2,138 vs 1,226
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 32.2% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This smartphone supports AirPlay, the average smartphone does not. 2.3% of smartphones are AirPlay compatible.
  • Supports Shareplay
    This smartphone supports SharePlay, the average smartphone does not. 2.1% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 0.6 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.4 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 34.7% higher DxOMark Selfie score
    This smartphone has a higher DxOMark Selfie score than the average smartphone (132 vs 98). The average smartphone scores 98 for selfies.
    132 vs 98
  • Has 3D facial recognition
    This smartphone features 3D facial recognition, the average smartphone does not. 4.3% of smartphones support 3D face unlock.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 2 more external displays supported
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (3 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    3 vs 1
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 20.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (476 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    476 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Ceramic Shield vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Ceramic Shield vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (2000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • 6 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (6 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    6 m vs 0 m
  • 31.2% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (135 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    135 g vs 196.2 g
  • 11.8 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (64.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    64.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 32.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (131.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    131.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 40% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (58688 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    58,688 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (69 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    69 vs 99.5
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 55.5% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (2227 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    2,227 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 1.27 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 2.77x more expensive
    Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£720 vs £260).
    £720 vs £260
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.76 vs 7.3).
    6.76 vs 7.34
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 83.4% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (4.3 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    4.26 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This smartphone supports fewer CPU threads than the average smartphone (6 vs 8). The average smartphone supports 8 threads.
    6 vs 8
  • Supports older OpenGL ES version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL ES version than the average smartphone (3 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL ES version 3.2.
    3.0 vs 3.2
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • Lacks multi-user mode
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPhone 12 Mini
    the average smartphone
    Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average smartphone does. 96.4% of smartphones allow multiple user profiles.
  • No split-screen support
    This smartphone does not support split-screen, the average smartphone does. %^^ of smartphones allow split-screen multitasking.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Runs closed-source/proprietary OS only
    This smartphone does not use an open-source OS, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones use open-source systems.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    12 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 26.6% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (23.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    23.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (12 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    12 MP vs 16 MP
  • 2.5% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (117 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    117 vs 120
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks USB Type-C
    This smartphone lacks a USB Type-C port, the average smartphone includes one. 96.9% of smartphones use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • No fingerprint scanner
    This smartphone does not have a fingerprint scanner, the average smartphone does. 96.4% of smartphones include a fingerprint scanner.
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.27 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 5.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (625 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    625 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (69 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    69 vs 99.5
  • 55.5% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (2227 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    2,227 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 27 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (89 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    89 min vs 62 min
  • 39.4% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (20 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    20 W vs 33 W
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 25% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (6 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    6 vs 8
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    November 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China

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medium.com
16/07/2022
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stuff.tv
15/03/2024
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forbes.com
18/11/2020
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techradar.com
16/09/2022
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theguardian.com
19/11/2020
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cnet.com
23/12/2020
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iPhone 12 Mini review: Apple gave us the small phone we've been asking for
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pcmag.com
18/11/2020
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wired.com
09/11/2020
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Apple iPhone 12 Mini Review: The Small Phone to Beat
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forbes.com
09/11/2020
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Apple iPhone 12 Mini Review: Compact, Powerful & A Breath Of Fresh Air
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engadget.com
09/11/2020
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ilfattoquotidiano.it
30/11/2020
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iPhone 12 Mini review: great performance in a compact size
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tomshw.it
27/11/2020
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iPhone 12 Mini, the Best in its Class | Review - Tom's Hardware Italy
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tuttotech.net
20/11/2020
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macitynet.it
16/11/2020
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altroconsumo.it
2023
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global.techradar.com
16/03/2022
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saggiamente.com
04/12/2020
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smartworld.it
11/01/2021
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wired.it
13/11/2020
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16/11/2020
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB)

  • Compact and lightweight design, making it extremely easy to use one-handed and fit into small pockets
  • Flagship-level performance with the A14 Bionic chip, ensuring smooth gaming and multitasking
  • High-quality Super Retina XDR OLED display with excellent brightness and color accuracy
  • Excellent camera system identical to the standard iPhone 12, featuring a capable Night Mode and 4K Dolby Vision video
  • Premium build quality with a durable 'Ceramic Shield' front and IP68 water resistance
  • Support for modern features like 5G connectivity and MagSafe magnetic accessories

What we don't like about Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB)

  • Below-average battery life compared to larger models, often requiring a recharge before the end of a heavy day
  • Base model starts with only 64GB of storage, which many users find insufficient in 2021 and beyond
  • Small screen size can make reading long documents, editing spreadsheets, or watching extended videos tedious
  • Cramped on-screen keyboard can lead to frequent typing errors for users with larger hands
  • Slower wireless charging via MagSafe (limited to 12W compared to 15W on larger models)
  • Missing a dedicated telephoto lens and high refresh rate (limited to 60Hz)

Verdict

The Apple iPhone 12 mini (4GB + 64GB) is a compact flagship device featuring a vibrant 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display and the powerful A14 Bionic chip for smooth performance. Its key strengths include an advanced dual-camera system capable of excellent low-light photography and Dolby Vision recording, a sleek Ceramic Shield front cover for enhanced durability, and 5G cellular connectivity. The main trade-offs involve a smaller 64GB base storage capacity which is non-expandable, and a battery life that is noticeably shorter compared to its larger siblings in the iPhone 12 lineup.

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