The smol phone to beat.

It’s a baby iPhone. It’s fun to carry around. It’s easy to forget about. And unlike the small-ish iPhone SE, the iPhone 12 Mini has Apple’s newest chip, display, and camera system. Also: wireless charging.

Battery life is not as good as on a big phone. Speakers aren’t great either. Smaller screen is less optimal for extended video watching … but maybe that’s a good thing.

It’s no longer news that Apple has officially announced the iPhone 12 series. The new phones from Apple maintained a similar body design with the iPhone 11 series. Furthermore, they also parade 5G networks and impressive cameras set-up. In this post, we will be looking at the iPhone 12 Mini.

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

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

People who want a smaller phone will be hard-pressed to find a device as compelling as the iPhone 12 mini. That's because Apple took nearly everything that worked well in the larger iPhone 12 including its high-powered A14 Bionic chipset and excellent cameras and packed them into a pint-sized frame.

Small design makes it easy to handle; Excellent performance; Beautiful screen

Lackluster battery life; Slower MagSafe charging

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. Its battery life isn't amazing and the lack of telephoto lens does mean you can't zoom in when taking photos without losing quality, but they are really the only things we can complain about.

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;

The iPhone 12 mini is the closest you can get to the good old iPhone 5s. And it's good!

Tiny; cute; pocketable; comfortable; Same great display as all iPhone 12 series; Same great camera as iPhone 12; MagSafe is cool and has potential; Fast performance; lots of headroom

The camera module looks a bit goofy on a mini phone; No charger; no headphones in the box; Battery can drain fast; 64 GB starting storage is OK; but feels a bit stingy; 60 Hz refresh rate

Whether you buy it or not, it’s important to note what the Apple iPhone 12 Mini stands for — that there’s still a market for small phones, and that smaller form factors don’t mean big compromises.

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

“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