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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 mini

9 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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iPhone 12 has advantages in battery, while iPhone 12 mini has advantages in design & dimensions.

Top Differences

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✓34 registry fields

Display size6.1 in → 5.4 in
Video playback17 hours → 15 hours
Weight164 g → 135 g
Audio playback hours65 → 50
Height mm146.7 → 131.5

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Display sizeDifferent, with no automatic winner

6.1 in compared with 5.4 in

Video playbackiPhone 12

17 hours compared with 15 hours

WeightiPhone 12 mini

164 g compared with 135 g

Audio playback hoursDifferent, with no automatic winner

65 compared with 50

Height mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

146.7 compared with 131.5

Full Comparison

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✓34 registry fields

FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniWhy it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources6.1 in5.4 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi2340-by-1080-pixel resolution at 476 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources17 hours15 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources6550No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMinor difference2 official sources1110No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources164 g135 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources146.7131.5No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.564.2No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniWhy it matters
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 12, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone 12 mini, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipA14 Bionic
Outdoor brightness625 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr
Main camera12 MP
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 13 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
RatingRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Front camera12 MP
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0

Which should you buy?

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini trade strengths: iPhone 12 leads in Battery, while iPhone 12 mini leads in Design.

CHOOSE IPHONE 12
  • Choose iPhone 12 if you prioritize battery.
CHOOSE IPHONE 12 MINI
  • Choose iPhone 12 mini if you prioritize design.

Category-by-category

BATTERY · iPhone 12

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 12 mini

Leads in design.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

3 official sources

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