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;

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

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

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

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

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 is one of the best compact smartphones you can buy, and it has fantastic performance and cameras to boot....

Great design Compact size Super-fast performance Incredible ecosystem Quick to charge; even at 18W

No telephoto lens iOS is limiting No power adapter in the box Hard to wirelessly charge Sub-par battery life

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 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

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.