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Compare iPhone 13 Mini & iPhone 12 Mini

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

iPhone 13 Mini
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iPhone 12 Mini
Out of stock

Technical Specifications

Color
Midnight, Pink, Blue, Starlight, Product Red, Green
Black, White, Product Red, Blue, Purple, Green
Storage
128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB
Display
5.4 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone
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Display Resolution
2340 × 1080 pixels (~476 ppi)
2340 × 1080
Camera
Dual 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6) + Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
Dual 12 MP — Wide (ƒ/1.6) + Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 120° FoV)
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
2227 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 / Gigabit LTE / GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+
Subscription Type
Unlocked
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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 26
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 Mini?

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 Mini offers a Not available with a resolution of 2340 × 1080. These differences can affect sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience.

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

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 Mini features:

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

The iPhone 13 Mini has a 2438 mAh battery while the iPhone 12 Mini comes with a 2227 mAh battery. iPhones refurbished by Remobile have a battery capacity of at least 86% or above and function optimally.