Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro comparison
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| Released at Sep, 2021 | Released at Oct, 2020 |
Pros
- Less weight
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Larger display size
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 mini and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro. The key differences between them: 5.4" vs 6.1" display, 2438mAh vs 2815mAh battery, 4GB vs 6GB RAM and 141g vs 189g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
71.5 mm (2.81″)
146.7 mm (5.78″)
64.2 mm (2.53″)
131.5 mm (5.18″)
7.4 mm
7.7 mm
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro
- Apple iPhone 13 mini
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2628 / A2481 / A2626 / A2629 / A2630 / iphone14,4 | A2407 / A2341 / A2406 / A2408 / iPhone13,3 | ||||||||
| In the Box | |||||||||
| USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOS 15 | iOS 14.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.7mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 141g | 189g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Starlight / Midnight / Blue / Pink / Red / Green | Silver / Graphite / Gold / Pacific Blue | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4" | 6.1" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2340 pixels | 1170x2532 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 476ppi | 460ppi | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | 12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB | 6GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.0 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2438mAh | 2815mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 772512 (v9) | 596244 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 4681 (v5.1) | 4056 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro?
The main differences are: 5.4" vs 6.1" display, 2438mAh vs 2815mAh battery, 4GB vs 6GB RAM and 141g vs 189g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the iPhone 13 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro has the bigger battery: 2815mAh vs 2438mAh.
Which has a larger display, the iPhone 13 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro has the larger display: 6.1" vs 5.4".
Which has more RAM, the iPhone 13 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro has more RAM: 6GB vs 4GB.
Which is lighter, the iPhone 13 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 mini is lighter: 141g vs 189g.
Which is faster, the iPhone 13 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 mini scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 772512 (v9) vs 596244 (v8).
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