The iPhone 12 mini is built for those who have been dreaming of a small phone but don’t want to compromise on quality, and Apple has done an exceedingly good job at making that a reality. It isn’t perfect, with middling battery life and a high price for just 64GB of storage, but if you can put those negatives aside you’ll love what the iPhone 12 mini can do in its miniature package. The camera is versatile, the screen is fantastic, it comes with reams of power and the added benefits of 5G and MagSafe mean this is a phone that will last you for years to come.

Smaller design looks great; Fantastic display; Futureproofed with 5G;

64GB isn’t enough for some; Wireless charging is slower; Middling battery life

If you’re looking for an iPhone 12 and think picking up the mini version will save you £100/$100, then I think you’re looking at it wrong. You shouldn’t buy this iPhone because it’s cheaper, you should buy it if you’ve been hankering for a smaller phone and are happy with the sacrifices that come with it. For most people, I still think the regular iPhone 12 is the best buy.

Great to see phones this size make a return; No feature sacrifices for the smaller display; Great camera with excellent video; Lovely new design;

Battery life is notably worse than other iPhone 12 models; Notch seems more irritating on the smaller screen; You'll want to buy a charger separately;

So cute! Smartphones are getting bigger and bigger, but Apple offers a real alternative with the iPhone 12 mini, which is unique in the high-end segment with its 5.4-inch screen. However, the small form factor also poses problems. Find out whether Apple's mini mix works out in this review.

bright and color-accurate display; fast SoC; good dual camera; accurate positioning; wide frequency coverage;

OLED flickering; mediocre speakers; no mmWave in Europe; no 5G for dual-SIM; limited NFC;

It does all i want it to do

I like all features, especially the size , fits in pocket easily.

A bit slow starting when there is low light, would like a start button

Brilliant phone

Often have difficulty in accepting incoming calls & occassionaly in dialling out with inumerable drop outs, not experienced with previous phone & in same locations

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.

The iPhone 12 mini is an affordable and compact yet powerful flagship phone that is truly in a class all its own. It’s not only the best small phone there is, but also one of the best smartphones and 5G values, full stop.

Perfect for small phone lovers, Capable dual cameras, Comprehensive 5G support, Incredible A14 Bionic power, Reasonable starting price

Only 64GB storage to start, No charger in box, Battery life shorter than other iPhone 12 models