Whats the difference between iphone 12 and 12 mini

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iPhone 12 minivsiPhone 12 comparison
Which is best iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini?
Is iPhone 12 mini is better choice?
Is iPhone 12 or 13 mini better?

iPhone 12 minivsiPhone 12 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPhone 12 mini	iPhone 12
key specs
Display	5.40-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM	4GB	-
Storage	64GB	64GB
OS	iOS 14	iOS 14
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1170x2532 pixels
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPhone 12 mini	iPhone 12
Release date	October 13, 2020	October 13, 2020
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Metal	-
Dimensions (mm)	131.50 x 64.20 x 7.40	146.70 x 71.50 x 7.40
Weight (g)	133.00	164.00
IP rating	IP68	IP68
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Colours	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White
display
Screen size (inches)	5.40	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1170x2532 pixels
Protection type	Other	Other
Pixels per inch (PPI)	476	460
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	hexa-core
Processor make	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A14 Bionic
RAM	4GB	-
Internal storage	64GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4)	12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4)
Rear autofocus	Yes	Yes
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	12-megapixel (f/2.2)	12-megapixel (f/2.2)
software
Operating system	iOS 14	iOS 14
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
Lightning	Yes	Yes
Headphones	Lightning	Lightning
Number of SIMs	2	2
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
3D face recognition	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes

Which is best iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini?

Not that the iPhone 12 screen is any sharper. With a resolution of 1170 x 2532 compared to the mini's 1080 x 2340, it's actually less pixel dense. While the iPhone 12 achieves 460 pixels per inch, the smaller phone manages 476, making it technically the sharpest display in the whole iPhone 12 family.

Is iPhone 12 mini is better choice?

The iPhone 12 mini is built for those who have been longing for a smaller iPhone that is easy to use in one hand, and if you want Apple's full-on smartphone experience in a more compact package, this is the iPhone for you. In short, it's one of the best iPhones.

Is iPhone 12 or 13 mini better?

The iPhone 13 mini ultimately is objectively a better phone than the iPhone 12 mini. Even though it's overall an iterative successor, it features updates across the board, including a longer-lasting battery, extra storage, faster processor, brighter screen, better cameras, and more.