# Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Everything you need to know in brief | Mobile News (HT Tech) > Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Buyers should familiarise themselves with both these current models to make an informed buying decision. # Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Everything you need to know in brief ## Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Buyers should familiarise themselves with both these current models to make an informed buying decision. Aug 21 2022, 19:17 IST ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook.png) ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook-hover.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Share.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Shareclicked.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp-hover.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter-hover.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook-hover.png) ![Bookmark](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmark.png) ![Bookmarked](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmarked.png) ![Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Buyers should not measure the difference in terms of size of the product only.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/img/2021/07/31/1600x900/371939990_0-5_1627726332249_1627726359410.jpg) Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Buyers should not measure the difference in terms of size of the product only. (Bloomberg) ![Author Photo](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HTTech-new-circle-logo.png) ### By HT TECH Apple iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: With the festival season fast approaching, buyers who are interested in buying an iPhone should weigh their options carefully before picking their preferred product that is currently available in the market. So, let’s talk a little about the iPhone 12 series smartphones, which is still making waves, keeping the company's revenues galloping. The Apple iPhone 12 series consists of four iPhone models, which includes the iPhone 12 Mini, the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones are out of reach of a lot of people, they are simply too expensive. So, here we present a specs-by-specs comparison of the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini for your reference, should you decide to buy one: iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Display The Apple iPhone 12 Mini comes with a 5.4-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. The iPhone 12, on the other hand, comes with a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2532x1170 pixels. Also read: Looking for a smartphone? Check Mobile Finder here. iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Processor Both these smartphones, that is, the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini, are powered by Apple’s own A14 Bionic chipset. iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Storage Both these smartphones, that is, the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini, are available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variants. iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Rear camera Both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini smartphones come with a dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP wide-angle camera setup. They offer digital zoom up to 5x, smart HDR 3, and optical image stabilisation features. iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Front camera On the front, both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini come with a 12MP front camera. iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Battery Apple doesn’t reveal the exact battery capacity of its iPhones. The iPhone 12 Mini offers a video playback time of up to 15 hours and audio playback time of up to 50 hours. The iPhone 12, on the other hand, offers a video playback time of up to 17 hours and an audio playback time of up to 65 hours. iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini: Price The iPhone 12 Mini starts at ₹69,900 in India. The iPhone 12, on the other hand, starts at ₹79,900 in India. Apple iPhone 13 Buyers should also know that Apple will launch its iPhone 13 series smartphones in the fall this year, probably September. Should they wait? Well, details about the Apple iPhone 13 are still quite sketchy however, take a look at some of specs leaks have indicated iPhone 13 will be launched with: The upcoming iPhone 13 is expected to come in some new colours. Apple had launched a new iPhone 12 colour variant this year at the company’s Spring Launch event. The device sparked a new set of rumours, with claims of a possible new pink shade that could arrive with the upcoming iPhone 13 line. You may have also seen or heard about the stunning red color that Apple offers for some of its iPhone models. Now, it is being rumoured there may well be an orange or a graphite color. In some other specs, it is being said that the iPhone 13 Pro camera module is going to be even larger than the one on iPhone 12 Pro. Apple iPhone 13 could also support charging speeds of up to 25W with a power adapter, which is higher than iPhone 12 (20W). 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