iPhone 13 minivsiPhone 12 mini comparison
Show Only Differences Highlight Differences | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 12 mini |
key specs | ||
Display | 5.40-inch | 5.40-inch |
Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
Front Camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB |
OS | iOS 15 | iOS 14 |
Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels |
RAM | - | 4GB |
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general | ||
Brand | Apple | Apple |
Model | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 12 mini |
Release date | September 14, 2021 | October 13, 2020 |
Launched in India | Yes | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 131.50 x 64.20 x 7.65 | 131.50 x 64.20 x 7.40 |
Weight (g) | 141.00 | 133.00 |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Fast charging | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
Colours | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, (PRODUCT)RED | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White |
Body type | - | Metal |
Removable battery | - | No |
display | ||
Screen size (inches) | 5.40 | 5.40 |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 476 | 476 |
Protection type | - | Other |
hardware | ||
Processor | hexa-core | hexa-core |
Processor make | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB |
RAM | - | 4GB |
Expandable storage | - | No |
camera | ||
Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4) | 12-megapixel (f/1.6) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4) |
No. of Rear Cameras | 2 | - |
Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes |
Rear flash | Yes | Yes |
Front camera | 12-megapixel (f/2.2) | 12-megapixel (f/2.2) |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
software | ||
Operating system | iOS 15 | 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 |
Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
Headphones | - | Lightning |
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 |
sensors | ||
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 |
Face unlock | - | Yes |
Is iPhone 13 mini Better or 12 mini?
The iPhone 13's A15 Bionic chip brings a modest performance improvement over the A14 Bionic in the iPhone 12. Benchmarks show that the A15 in the iPhone 13 offers around 10 percent better single-core performance and 18 percent better multi-core performance compared to the iPhone 12's A14 chip.
Are iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini the same?
The 13 mini and 12 mini both come with identical 5.4" OLED screens, both have great color reproduction and viewing angles, and both feature the same resolution and sharpness. The 13 mini, however, can get brighter, as Apple says it gets to 800 nits max brightness vs 625 nits on the 12 mini.
Is it worth upgrading iPhone 12 to 13 mini?
If you have an iPhone 12, there's little reason to upgrade right now. That's because the iPhone 12 has a lot in common with the iPhone 13. They both have 5G support, a vibrant OLED 6.1-inch screen, a fast processor, great cameras and MagSafe accessory support.
Is iPhone 13 mini worth buying?
In the end
The iPhone 13 Mini is a flagship level smartphone that offers quality specs and excellent performance. And if it is your forte, it might be the best iPhone purchase you'll ever make.