Head to head
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 12 has the larger display (6.1" vs 5.4").
- iPhone 12 carries the bigger battery (2,815 mAh vs 2,227 mAh).
- iPhone 12 Mini is lighter (135 g vs 164 g).
- iPhone 12 Mini is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $109 vs $119 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2020-10-23 | 2020-11-13 |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide | 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 2815 mAh | 2227 mAh |
| Charging | Lightning, 20W fast charge, MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | Lightning, 20W fast charge, MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 |
| Weight | 164 g | 135 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, (PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue | Black, White, (PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m / 30 min) | IP68 (6m / 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $119 | $109 |
| Battery replacement | $75 | $75 |
FAQ
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Mini, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 12 or the iPhone 12 Mini?
Both launched in 2020.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 12: 2,815 mAh vs 2,227 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $109 for the iPhone 12 Mini and $119 for the iPhone 12 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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