The smallest of the iPhone 12 range, but the mini is a fantastic little device that shouldn't be underestimated. Its lightweight and compact design, stunning display, great cameras, and smooth performance are all big plusses.

Lovely compact design; Beautiful display; Great cameras; Fluid performance; 5G connectivity; MagSafe charging (optional)

Battery life not amazing; No telephoto lens; Design catches fingerprints easily; No wall plug in the box

Apple iPhone 12 mini: The perfect phone for those who prefer a smaller phone: wonderfully compact and a superb all-rounder

Compact and pocket-friendly; More powerful than most flagship Android handsets; Ceramic shield glass keeps scratches at bay

Short battery life; Still quite expensive

Apple's iPhone 12 mini delivers the best price-to-power ratio of any 2020 iPhone, bringing top-of-the-line features to a phone that easily fits into smaller hands.

Perfect hand-friendly form factor; Excellent performance; Better battery life than other small iPhones

Shorter battery life than larger iPhones

The iPhone 12 mini has no right being the cheapest model in Apple’s iPhone 12 family. Sure, on paper you’re spending the smallest amount on the smallest display, but – like the most engaging gadgets – the spec comparisons simply don’t capture the true charm.

Small size without power compromise; Same great cameras as on the iPhone 12; 5G supports fastest mmWave - if you can find it

Battery life could be better; No 120Hz display

“The iPhone 12 Mini is exactly what fans of small phones been waiting for: A full-featured iPhone in a tiny size.”

Incredible compact size; Great camera quality; Top-notch performance; Every iPhone 12 feature

Weak battery life; Screen can actually feel cramped

If you asked me which of the four different models of the new iPhone 12 you should buy without providing any further context on your needs or desires, I would tell you to buy the regular iPhone 12 without question. It has the best balance of screen size, storage, cameras, battery life, and value.

Excellent camera; Small with great build quality; Fast

Battery life is below average; Is mmWave 5G really necessary?; 60Hz screen is behind the competition

In my books, the iPhone 12 mini is solving a specific problem, that of size. This is the best, and maybe only, phone for those who want a compact phone that fits in their hand, slips into a jeans pocket or small clutch purse and does not burst out of their shirt pocket.

Small phone fans rejoice! The iPhone 12 mini is a pocket rocket with almost everything from the regular flagship inside a beautifully compact chassis.

Stunning compact design; Gorgeous OLED screen; All core specs from regular 12

Limited battery life; Limited to 60Hz; Slower MagSafe charging

A mini marvel with all the performance high-hats as its larger sibling

Great camera; Compact size; OLED screen; 5G

Battery life; 64GB is a bit measly for some

The Apple iPhone 12 Mini was, for me, a real throwback to the days of compact smartphones before we called them compact, and for many people in and around my generation whose first smartphones were the iPhone 3, 4, and 5, the size of the new 12 Mini will be enough of a draw on its own.

Compact size; A14 Bionic performance; Pleasing camera performance; The most customisable Apple software ever

Battery life is the compact compromise; Only 12W wireless charging; Entry-level 64GB model is not enough storage in 2020