iPhone Xs vs iPhone 12 Mini

The display size on the iPhone 12 mini is 0.4” smaller than the display on the iPhone XS, at 5.4” versus 5.8”. But overall, the iPhone 12 mini is much smaller in size. Measurements for the iPhone 12 mini include a weight of 4.76 ounces, a height of 5.18”, a width of 2.53”, and a depth of 0.29”. The iPhone XS weighs 6.24 ounces and measures 5.65” in height, 2.79” in width, and 0.30” in depth.

The iPhone 12 mini features a 5.4” Super Retina XDR (OLED) display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080, a 476 PPI, and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. In comparison, the iPhone XS features a 5.8” Super Retina HD (OLED) display with a resolution of 2436 x 1125 and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. Shared features include HDR, True Tone, wide color (P3), and a 625 nits (typical) max brightness.

The iPhone XS and iPhone 12 mini feature rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The XS has a battery capacity of 2,658 mAh, and the 12 mini has a battery capacity of 2,227 mAh. In terms of battery life, these capacities allow for up to 14 hours of video playback time or up to 60 hours of audio playback time on the iPhone XS, and up to 15 hours of video playback time or up to 50 hours of audio playback time on the iPhone 12 mini. Otherwise, both models support Qi wireless charging and are fast-charge capable with a Lightning cable and 20W Apple wall power adapter.