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

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.

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 iPhone 12 Mini delivers a hugely satisfying iOS experience in a tiny package

Excellent OLED picture; Entertaining sound; iOS as slick as ever

Battery life not outstanding; No charger supplied

The iPhone 12 Mini is a powerhouse which comfortably fits in the hand. It adopts a stunning OLED display, A14 Bionic Chip, silky smooth iOS 14 software and 5G from its larger and more expensive siblings. We’re weary of big phones, yet sacrificing camera quality and performance is out-of-the-question and that’s where the iPhone 12 Mini, like Sony's Xperia 5 II, hits the sweet spot. Battery life isn’t world-beating, but it’s a small price to pay for pure pocket gold.

Great camera; Compact size; OLED screen; 5G;

Battery life ; 64GB is a bit measly for some;

Great camera; Compact size; OLED screen; 5G;

Battery life ; 64GB is a bit measly for some;

Great camera; Compact size; OLED screen; 5G;

Battery life ; 64GB is a bit measly for some;

Great camera; Compact size; OLED screen; 5G;

Battery life ; 64GB is a bit measly for some;

Apple released four new iPhone 12 models in a total of three different sizes. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro both have a screen size of 6.1-inches, while the larger iPhone 12 Pro Max comes in at 6.7-inches; the largest for any iPhone model to date.

Strong performance; Photo quality is fantastic; OLED display; Small design

Battery life might be an issue for some; 5G support isn't widely available to benefit everyone