The iPhone 12 mini is Apple’s newest and smallest generation of iPhone, offering a 5.4-inch OLED display and 12-megapixel cameras across the device.

Compact size makes the device easy to hold, Excellent camera quality, High quality OLED display

Notch is quite large, Battery life will not be able to cover two days, No high-refresh-rate display

In 2020, phones are big. Even the small ones are big. The iPhone 12 Mini is wonderful because it's not big. It's truly small. When Apple announced the Mini along with the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max it was a remarkable moment for small phone lovers like myself. For a long time, we've wanted Apple to make a truly small iPhone in the vein of the iPhone 5, 5S or original SE. Earlier this year, Apple got our hopes up a bit, when it released a new iPhone SE which put the brains of the iPhone 11 Pro into the smallish body of the iPhone 8. It's a solid phone for the price, but it's tucked inside a three-year-old design.

Move over, iPhone SE. This small iPhone is a one-handed phone user's dream.

It's actually small; 5G support; Easy to use one-handed; Fits in most pockets; Same cameras and everything as the iPhone 12;

Baseline iPhone 12 Mini only has 64GB of storage; Back glass is a fingerprint magnet; Battery life is good for the size, but just OK compared to the iPhone 12;

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

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;