Apple iPhone 12 Mini Buyer's Guide
iPhone 12 Mini Release Date: November 2020
Swappasaurus says...
Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 Mini during their virtual event on October 13th. The smallest iPhone in their 2020 lineup, the iPhone 12 Mini is equipped with all the same features as the larger iPhone 12, only it comes in a much more compact form factor that's roughly the size of the iPhone 7. The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch OLED display, 5G, better drop protection, improved water resistance, MagSafe magnetic charging, and is powered by the same A14 Bionic chip as its more premium siblings. As for the camera, you’ll find a primary wide and secondary ultra-wide cameras on the back, along with the lastest features like Portrait mode, Night Mode, Smart HDR 3, and the ability to record Dolby Vision HDR video.
iPhone 12 Mini Price
iPhone 12 Mini Specs
Swappasaurus says...
The iPhone 12 mini may be one of the smallest devices ever launched by Apple, but it still offers a wide range of features. In fact, the iPhone 12 mini’s hardware and technical capabilities are extremely comparable to the base-model iPhone 12. For instance, this device offers the new OLED screen (as opposed to the original LED screen), excellent display resolution (2340 x 1080 pixels), MagSafe wireless charging, and IP68 dust/water resistance. The iPhone 12 mini is also powered by the A14 Bionic Chip processor.
Size and Weight
| Width | 64 mm 2.5 inches |
| Height | 132 mm 5.2 inches |
| Depth | 7 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 133 g 4.7 ounces |
The iPhone 12 Mini is even smaller than the original iPhone 6, weighing in at just 4.76 ounces and measuring 5.18 inches (H) by 2.53 inches (W) by 0.29 in (D). It has a diagonal screen size of 5.4 inches.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 1080x2340 |
| Screen Size | 138 mm 5.4 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 477 ppi |
The iPhone 12 Mini’s display is similar to that of the iPhone 12 in its support of HDR, Dolby Vision, and True Tone. However, this device’s Super Retina XDR OLED display is much smaller than the iPhone 12’s, measuring just 5.4 inches. The difference in size does not negatively impact the iPhone 12 Mini’s display capabilities, which include a display resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels with 476 PPI density. The average brightness for this device is 625 nits, with a maximum brightness of 1200 nits.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
Despite its small size, the iPhone 12 Mini is in the upper echelon of camera capabilities on account of its dual-rear camera system (much like that of the iPhone 12) and strong front-facing camera. The main camera (wide lens) and secondary camera (ultrawide lens) both offer the standard 12MP resolution, as well as a selfie camera with similar specs (also 12MP). In terms of software, the iPhone 12 Mini includes an accurate auto-focus feature, excellent Night Photography capabilities, and a wide range of stylistic options. While this device does lack a designated telephoto camera (similar to the iPhone 12), its ultrawide lens performs well as an alternative.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 2227 mAh |
| Longevity | 13 hours |
| USB | Lightning |
| Qi, MagSafe | |
The iPhone 12 Mini features a small but substantial 2,227 mAh lithium-ion battery. Apple advertises 15 hours of video playback and up to 50 hours of audio playback for this device. The iPhone 12 Mini supports 15W MagSafe wireless charging and Fast-Charging, charging up to 50% in 30 minutes. Otherwise, this device utilizes the standard 20W Lightning cable.
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iPhone 12 Mini Storage
Swappasaurus says...
The iPhone 12 Mini offers the 3 standard storage options: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. Most of Apple’s flagship models offer this same selection.
iPhone 12 Mini Colors
Swappasaurus says...
The iPhone12 Mini is available in six unique colors. This list includes PRODUCT(RED), White, Black, Green, and Blue, with the introduction of Purple a few months after the model’s release.
Color Popularity
Black
Black is the most popular iPhone 12 Mini color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020.
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White is a popular iPhone 12 Mini color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020.
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Blue is a popular iPhone 12 Mini color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020.
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Green is a unique iPhone 12 Mini color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020.
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Purple is a unique iPhone 12 Mini color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020.
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Red is a popular iPhone 12 Mini color preference, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020, and others in the iPhone family.
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Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which iPhone 12 Mini color is best for you.
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FAQ
The most popular iPhone 12 Mini storage option is 64 GB, chosen by 68% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPhone 12 Mini. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $161, the 128 GB option was $186, the 256 GB option was $206.
The most popular iPhone 12 Mini color is Black, favored by 32% of buyers.
In general, iPhone 12 Mini color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPhone 12 Mini prices.
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