Key Features
5.4" Super Retina XDR Display
With 5G speed*
Ceramic Shield Screen
IP68 water resistance
Dimensions
| Size (inches) | 5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 |
| Weight (ounces) | 4.76 |
Display
| Super Retina XDR display | The iPhone 12 mini display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.42 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less). |
| Display size (inches) | 5.4-inch Super Retina Display |
| Resolution (pixels) | 2340 x 1080 |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 2,000,000:1 |
| Splash, water, and dust resistant | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| More details | HDR display True Tone Wide color (P3) Haptic Touch 625 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously |
Camera & video
| Rear-facing cameras | Dual 12MP camera system: Ultra Wide and Wide cameras |
| Aperture | Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture |
| Zoom | 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 5x |
| More rear-facing camera details | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) Optical image stabilization (Wide) Five‑element lens (Ultra Wide); seven‑element lens (Wide) Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover 100% Focus Pixels (Wide) Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide) Deep Fusion (Ultra Wide, Wide) Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction (Ultra Wide) Advanced red‑eye correction Auto image stabilization Burst mode Photo geotagging Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG |
| Video Recording | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 30 fps 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps Optical image stabilization for video (Wide) 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 3x Audio zoom True Tone flash QuickTake video Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Night mode Time‑lapse Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 Stereo recording |
| Video Playback | Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)X |
| TrueDepth camera | 12MP camera ƒ/2.2 aperture Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) Animoji and Memoji Night mode Deep Fusion Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Night mode Time‑lapse Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) QuickTake video Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Retina Flash Auto image stabilization Burst mode |
Battery
| Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery | |
| Audio playback (hours)5 | Up to 65 hours |
| Video playback (hours)5 | Up to 17 hours |
| Video playback streamed (hours)5 | Up to 11 hours |
| Charging | Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter |
| Wireless charging capable | MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W13 Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W13 |
| Fast Charging Capable | Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) |
MagSafe
| Details | Wireless charging up to 15W6 Magnet array Alignment magnet Accessory Identification NFC Magnetometer |
Processor
| A14 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture | A14 Bionic chip |
| Neural Engine | Next‑generation Neural Engine |
Memory
| Internal memory storage5 | Up to 256GB |
Operating System
| iOS® | 14 |
| Face ID | Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition |
| Apple Pay® | Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web Send and receive money in Messages Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac Pay for your ride using Express Transit |
| Siri®8 | Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock Screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more Activate hands‑free with only your voice using "Hey Siri" Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps |
Wireless Technology
| 5G+* | Bands n77, n260, n261 |
| 5G* | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n78, n79 |
| FDD‑LTE | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| TD‑LTE | Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48 |
| UMTS / HSPA / HSPA+ / DC‑HSDPA | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| GSM / GPRS / EDGE | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| Video Calling9 | FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi |
| Audio calling9 | FaceTime audio Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Wi‑Fi calling |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi-capable | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | NFC with reader mode |
| Bluetooth® technology | v5.0 |
| SIM type | Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM) |
Apps
Sensors
| Sensors | Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
Messaging & email
Music
| Music player | Apple Music® |
| Supported music formats | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) |
| External music play controls | |
| User‑configurable maximum volume limit |
Accessibility
| Hearing Aid (HAC) rating | M3,T3 |
| TTY/TTD compatible | |
| Real Time Text (RTT) support | |
| Features | Voice Control VoiceOver Zoom Magnifier RTT and TTY support Siri and Dictation Type to Siri Switch Control Closed Captions AssistiveTouch Speak Screen Back Tap |
Product codes
How much does an iPhone 12 mini cost now?
Prices: $599/$649/$749 on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile or $629/$679/$679 unlocked. Colors: blue, green, black, white, and (PRODUCT)RED. Display size and resolution: 5.4" 1080 x 2340 pixels OLED 60Hz Super Retina XDR Display with Ceramic Shield Front Cover.
Is the iPhone 12 mini less expensive?
However, the iPhone 12 mini does have a few notable differences from its larger sibling. It also is $100 cheaper, starting at $599 instead of the iPhone 12's $699.
Do they still sell iPhone 12 mini?
Apple has discontinued the iPhone 12 mini and didn't introduce an iPhone 14 mini, leaving just the iPhone 13 mini.
Is iPhone Mini 12 worth buying?
The iPhone 12 mini is the cheapest member of the iPhone 12 family, but it doesn't feel like a 'cheap' iPhone. The spec and experience is far better than the iPhone SE (2020) so if you're after a cheaper member of the iPhone 12, go for this model.