Edward Collins 
Nov 13, 2023
iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are claimed to be the tailenders of Apple’s middle-tier flagship phones for being of mediocre size, compact, light, easy to carry, and various other aspects demanded in an iPhone.
However, the encompassing upstanding integration of the iPhone 13 mini proved one step ahead of its preceding iPhone 12 mini.
iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini comparison
Let's compare the specifications and features offered by the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini.
| Specifications/Specs | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 12 mini |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 16.6, planned upgrade to iOS 17 | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 16.6, planned upgrade to iOS 17 |
| Chip | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Storage | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" |
| Battery | Li-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2227 mAh, non-removable |
| Price | $729 | $555 |
To discuss a few, the improved areas of the iPhone 13 mini revolve around its better battery life which lasts around 75h coming with a non-removable Li-Ion 2438 mAh. In contrast, its preceding model could only provide 70h of endurance with a non-removable Li-Ion 2227 mAh.
Compared to the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini, the latter provides a brighter display with a 5.4-inch screen, more extensive base storage of 128 GB, an upgraded camera system, and is powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, ensuring swift and consistent performance.
DISCLAIMER: The prices are taken as of August 31, 2023 and are subject to change over time.
