iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 13: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 13
Too close to call: 0 of 8 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie6464
- CameraTie7272
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityTie6363
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueTie6868
- iPhone 13 has the bigger battery3,240 mAh vs 2,227 mAh
- iPhone 13 has the bigger screen6.1" vs 5.4"
- iPhone 12 mini is lighter133 g vs 174 g
- iPhone 12 mini launched cheaper$699 vs $799
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 12 mini for its lighter body (133 g vs 174 g) and lower launch price ($699 vs $799), or the iPhone 13 for its bigger battery (3,240 mAh vs 2,227 mAh) and bigger screen (6.1" vs 5.4").
Lighter: 133 g vs 174 g (41 g less) · Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Larger battery: 3,240 mAh vs 2,227 mAh · Larger display: 6.1" vs 5.4"
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 13?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 12 mini for its lighter body (133 g vs 174 g) and lower launch price ($699 vs $799), or the iPhone 13 for its bigger battery (3,240 mAh vs 2,227 mAh) and bigger screen (6.1" vs 5.4"). BeastScore: iPhone 12 mini 64.8/100, iPhone 13 64.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13?
iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch display and 2227 mAh battery. iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch display and 3240 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 compare for speed?
iPhone 12 mini scores 64/100 for performance; iPhone 13 scores 64/100.
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