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Compare iPhone 12 Mini & iPhone Air

Compare key specs of iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone Air to choose the model that fits your needs.

iPhone 12 Mini
Out of stock
iPhone Air
from
€725

Technical Specifications

Color
Black, White, Product Red, Blue, Purple, Green
Sky Blue, Space Black, Light Gold, Cloud White
Storage
64GB, 128GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Display Resolution
2340 × 1080
2736 × 1260 pixels (~460 ppi)
Camera
Dual 12 MP — Wide (ƒ/1.6) + Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 120° FoV)
48 MP Fusion camera system
Front camera
12MP TrueDepth camera
18 MP Center Stage camera
Battery
2227 mAh
3,149 mAh, Up to 27 hours video playback; fast charge (50% in ~30 min with 20 W+)
Water Resistance
IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 min)
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
5G NR • Wi‑Fi 7 • Bluetooth 6 • NFC • Ultra Wideband • USB‑C (charging & data) • Thread networking
Security
Face ID
Face ID with TrueDepth camera
Chip
A14 Bionic chip
Apple A19 Pro (6‑core CPU, 5‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine)
Data Network
5G / Gigabit LTE / GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+
5G (sub-6 GHz & mmWave), Gigabit LTE, 4G/3G/2G
SIM Card Capability
Dual
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs) — no physical SIM slot
SIM card type 1
Nano-SIM
eSIM
SIM card type 2
eSIM
eSIM (second active)
Operating-System
iOS 26
iOS 26
Cosmetic Condition
Refurbished-certified
Refurbished-certified
Release Year
2020
2025
Display
-
Super Retina XDR OLED
Subscription Type
-
Unlocked

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the display and screen size differences between iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone Air?

iPhone 12 Mini features a Not available with a resolution of 2340 × 1080, while iPhone Air offers a Super Retina XDR OLED with a resolution of 2736 × 1260 pixels (~460 ppi). These differences can affect sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience.

Which iPhone has the better camera - iPhone 12 Mini or iPhone Air?

Cameras on iPhones are consistently high-quality across all models.

iPhone 12 Mini features:

  • Rear camera: Dual 12 MP — Wide (ƒ/1.6) + Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 120° FoV)
  • Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera

iPhone Air features:

  • Rear camera: 48 MP Fusion camera system
  • Front camera: 18 MP Center Stage camera

Depending on your priorities - such as low-light performance, ultra-wide shots, or video quality - one model may offer features better suited to your needs.

Which iPhone has better battery life - iPhone 12 Mini or iPhone Air?

The iPhone 12 Mini has a 2227 mAh battery while the iPhone Air comes with a 3149 mAh battery. iPhones refurbished by Remobile have a battery capacity of at least 86% or above and function optimally.