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iPhone 12 mini
THINK BIG Apple has squeezed its flagship phone tech into a smaller chassis. Was the move a success?
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Smartphones have turned into mini TVs for palms and pockets. In this world of big-screened mobiles, is there really a place for the iPhone 12 mini? In short, absolutely.
Rather than making a pocketable TV, Apple has shrunk its iPhone 12 to create the mini model. Instead of three cameras, as found on the iPhone 12 Pro, there are two – but don’t let that put you off. The iPhone 12 mini also has slightly slower wireless charging than its bigger siblings and a smaller battery, but aside from that it’s a top-tier flagship in a more demure body.
Available in black, white, (Product) Red, green and blue, each colour is tastefully muted while still looking standout, especially the (Product) Red option. Unlike the iPhone 12 Pro series that feature a polished stainless steel frame, a blasted aluminium frame wraps around Apple’s mini.
So just how mini is the mini? While all the new iPhones are the same thickness (7.4mm), the mini’s screen is just 5.4 inches. In contrast, the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro’s screen is 6.1 inches, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max’s screen is a hefty 6.7 inches. Practically speaking, if you have a first-generation iPhone SE then the mini is a smidge taller, wider and heavier.