iPhone 12 miniFull Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 65 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,227 mAh)
From $699
Key Specifications
iPhone 12 mini Quick Answers
How much does the iPhone 12 mini weigh?
The iPhone 12 mini weighs 133 g and measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.4 mm.
What is the iPhone 12 mini battery capacity?
The iPhone 12 mini has a 2,227 mAh battery, with 20W wired charging and 15W wireless.
How big is the iPhone 12 mini screen?
The iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch display (Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz).
When was the iPhone 12 mini released?
The iPhone 12 mini was released in 2020.
iPhone 12 mini Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen Size | 5.4" |
| Resolution & Density | 2340x1080 (476 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 625 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | iOS 14 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 4 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Telephoto Zoom | None (Digital zoom only) |
| Ultrawide Camera | 12 MP, f/2.4 |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,227 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 20W |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 133 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| USB | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes |
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