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Compare iPhone 13 Mini & iPhone 12

Compare key specs of iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12 to choose the model that fits your needs.

iPhone 13 Mini
Out of stock
iPhone 12
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€167

Technical Specifications

Color
Midnight, Pink, Blue, Starlight, Product Red, Green
Black, Green, White, Blue, Red, Purple
Storage
128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB
Display
5.4 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
Display Resolution
2340 × 1080 pixels (~476 ppi)
2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi
Camera
Dual 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6) + Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
Image Stabilization | Flash | Night Mode | Optical Zoom
Front camera
12 MP (f/2.2) TrueDepth camera; Portrait mode, Night mode, 4K video up to 60 fps
12MP TrueDepth camera
Battery
2438 mAh (non-removable Li-ion); up to 17 hours video playback
2775 mAh
Water Resistance
IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS
5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Security
Face ID (3D facial recognition), Secure Enclave, encrypted storage
Face ID
Chip
Apple A15 Bionic chip with 16-core Neural Engine
A14 Bionic chip
Data Network
5G / Gigabit LTE / GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+
5G / 4G / LTE / UMTS / GSM
Subscription Type
Unlocked
-
SIM Card Capability
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM)
Dual
SIM card type 1
Nano-SIM
Nano SIM
SIM card type 2
eSIM
eSIM
Operating-System
Initially iOS 15; upgradeable to the latest iOS version
iOS 14 (upgradable to iOS 18)
Cosmetic Condition
Refurbished-certified
Refurbished-certified
Release Year
2021
2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the display and screen size differences between iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 12?

iPhone 13 Mini features a 5.4 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels (~476 ppi), while iPhone 12 offers a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi. These differences can affect sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience.

Which iPhone has the better camera - iPhone 13 Mini or iPhone 12?

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

iPhone 13 Mini features:

  • Rear camera: Dual 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6) + Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
  • Front camera: 12 MP (f/2.2) TrueDepth camera; Portrait mode, Night mode, 4K video up to 60 fps

iPhone 12 features:

  • Rear camera: Image Stabilization | Flash | Night Mode | Optical Zoom
  • Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth 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 13 Mini or iPhone 12?

The iPhone 13 Mini has a 2438 mAh battery while the iPhone 12 comes with a 2775 mAh battery. iPhones refurbished by Remobile have a battery capacity of at least 86% or above and function optimally.