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Apple iPhone 12 mini Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 12 mini Overview
iPhone 12 mini with 5.4 inches Super Retina XDR OLED display, A14 Bionic, Dual 12MP camera system, 5G, Ceramic Shield and MagSafe.
Released November 2020$699
Colors and Storage Options
18 options$699SKU: IPHONE12MINI-64GB-BLACK
iPhone 12 mini — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 12 mini
SeriesiPhone 12
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 14 (launch)
Launch DateNovember 13, 2020
Announcement DateOctober 13, 2020
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions131.5 × 64.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight135 g
Frame MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum
Back MaterialGlass
Front MaterialCeramic Shield
Build QualityPremium
IP RatingIP68 (IEC 60529)
Water ResistanceMaximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes
Dust ResistanceIP68
Available ColorsBlack, White, (PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue, Purple
Button LayoutRing/Silent switch, volume buttons, Side button
Port TypeLightning
DisplayDisplay TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display Size5.4 inches
Resolution2340 × 1080 pixels
Pixel Density460 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)625 nits
Peak HDR Brightness1200 nits
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:1 (typical)
HDR SupportYes
Dolby VisionYes
True ToneYes
Wide Color DisplayP3
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldYes
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyHaptic Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A14 Bionic
SoCApple A14 Bionic
CPU6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU4-core GPU
Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Process Technology5nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo dedicated hardware ray tracing
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemDual 12MP camera system
Main Camera12MP Wide, 26mm, ƒ/1.6, OIS
Main Sensor12MP Wide
Ultra Wide Camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13mm, ƒ/2.4, 120° FOV
Telephoto CameraNo dedicated telephoto
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out2x
Optical Zoom Range2x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashBrighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync
HDRSmart HDR 3
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes with Depth Control
Portrait LightingSix effects
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionYes
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsHEIF, JPEG
Front CameraResolution12MP TrueDepth
Apertureƒ/2.2
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRSmart HDR 3
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes
Deep FusionYes
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiYes
Face IDYes
TrueDepth CameraYes
Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Video FPS24, 30, or 60 fps
Cinematic VideoNo dedicated Cinematic mode
Slo-Mo1080p at 120 fps
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
VideoMax Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Max Video FPS60 fps
4K Recording24, 30, or 60 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo dedicated Cinematic mode
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 or 240 fps
Time-LapseYes, with stabilization and Night mode
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionYes
HDR VideoDolby Vision up to 30 fps
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomYes
Stereo RecordingYes
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
Video FormatsHEVC, H.264
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 15 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 10 hours
Audio PlaybackUp to 50 hours
Fast ChargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with compatible 20W+ adapter
Wired ChargingLightning fast charging
MagSafe ChargingUp to 15W
Qi Wireless ChargingUp to 7.5W
Optimized Battery ChargingYes
Battery HealthYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi MIMO2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
NFCYes
Express CardsYes, with power reserve
Ultra WidebandU1 chip
USBLightning
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
Digital CompassYes
Network5GYes
4G LTEGigabit LTE
SIM Typenano-SIM + eSIM
Dual SIMYes
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersYes
Spatial AudioYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Headphone JackNo
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDYes
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandYes
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeYes
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 12 mini
USB-C CableUSB-C to Lightning cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerNot included
EarPodsNot included
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 12 mini
SeriesiPhone 12
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 14 (launch)
Launch DateNovember 13, 2020
Announcement DateOctober 13, 2020
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions131.5 × 64.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight135 g
Frame MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum
Back MaterialGlass
Front MaterialCeramic Shield
Build QualityPremium
IP RatingIP68 (IEC 60529)
Water ResistanceMaximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes
Dust ResistanceIP68
Available ColorsBlack, White, (PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue, Purple
Button LayoutRing/Silent switch, volume buttons, Side button
Port TypeLightning
Display
Display TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display Size5.4 inches
Resolution2340 × 1080 pixels
Pixel Density460 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)625 nits
Peak HDR Brightness1200 nits
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:1 (typical)
HDR SupportYes
Dolby VisionYes
True ToneYes
Wide Color DisplayP3
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldYes
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyHaptic Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic
SoCApple A14 Bionic
CPU6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU4-core GPU
Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Process Technology5nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo dedicated hardware ray tracing
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Storage TechnologyNVMe
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemDual 12MP camera system
Main Camera12MP Wide, 26mm, ƒ/1.6, OIS
Main Sensor12MP Wide
Ultra Wide Camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13mm, ƒ/2.4, 120° FOV
Telephoto CameraNo dedicated telephoto
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out2x
Optical Zoom Range2x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashBrighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync
HDRSmart HDR 3
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes with Depth Control
Portrait LightingSix effects
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionYes
PanoramaUp to 63MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsHEIF, JPEG
Front Camera
Resolution12MP TrueDepth
Apertureƒ/2.2
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashYes
HDRSmart HDR 3
Night ModeYes
Portrait ModeYes
Deep FusionYes
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiYes
Face IDYes
TrueDepth CameraYes
Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Video FPS24, 30, or 60 fps
Cinematic VideoNo dedicated Cinematic mode
Slo-Mo1080p at 120 fps
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
Video
Max Video Resolution4K Dolby Vision
Max Video FPS60 fps
4K Recording24, 30, or 60 fps
1080p Recording30 or 60 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo dedicated Cinematic mode
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion1080p at 120 or 240 fps
Time-LapseYes, with stabilization and Night mode
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionYes
HDR VideoDolby Vision up to 30 fps
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomYes
Stereo RecordingYes
Video StabilizationCinematic video stabilization
Video FormatsHEVC, H.264
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 15 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 10 hours
Audio PlaybackUp to 50 hours
Fast ChargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with compatible 20W+ adapter
Wired ChargingLightning fast charging
MagSafe ChargingUp to 15W
Qi Wireless ChargingUp to 7.5W
Optimized Battery ChargingYes
Battery HealthYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi MIMO2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
NFCYes
Express CardsYes, with power reserve
Ultra WidebandU1 chip
USBLightning
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
QZSSYes
BeiDouYes
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GYes
4G LTEGigabit LTE
SIM Typenano-SIM + eSIM
Dual SIMYes
VoLTEYes
VoWiFiYes
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersYes
Spatial AudioYes
Dolby AtmosYes
Headphone JackNo
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDYes
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PayYes
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerYes
Ultra WidebandYes
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSYes (cellular)
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayYes
MagSafeYes
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 12 mini
USB-C CableUSB-C to Lightning cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerNot included
EarPodsNot included
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Released: November 13, 2020Last Updated: October 25, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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