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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 White 128GB
from
€174
iPhone Air Space Black 256GB
from
€699.60

Technical Specifications

Color
Black, Blue, Green, Product Red, Purple, White
Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue, Space Black
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
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 is the price difference between iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone Air?

Compared to iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone Air is generally more expensive, with prices starting at €670.45 on Remobile. iPhone 12 Mini starts at €123.6.

Please note that prices and availability may vary depending on the model and condition. All Remobile iPhones come fully tested.

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.