Apple iPhone 13 Mini (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 13 Mini (256GB) and Apple iPhone 12 Mini. Comparing Apple iPhone 13 Mini (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 13 Mini (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 12 Mini and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 13 Mini (256GB) is $799 and for Apple iPhone 12 Mini is $699. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 20, 2025.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Mini (256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS v15 | iOS v14.1, upgradable to v18.5 |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Battery | 2438 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2227 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.6" |
| Price | $799 | $699 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 81 / 100 Better Specs | 77 / 100 |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% Less Bezels | |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| Battery | 2438 mAh Bigger Battery | 2227 mAh |
| Unique Features | FM Radio | No |
General
| Model | iPhone 13 Mini | iPhone 12 Mini |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 14, 2021 | October 13, 2020 |
Design
| Dimensions | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.65 mm | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 135 g |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 476 PPI | ~ 476 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | |
| Brightness | 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating | Super Retina XDR, HDR Display, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes with Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.6" |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/3.6", 1.0µm Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p |
Technical
| OS | iOS v15 | iOS v14.1, upgradable to v18.5 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A15 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2438 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 2227 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours |
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