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Apple iPhone 12 Mini

Apple iPhone 12 Mini

69 reviews

Jun, 2025

Positive
portability (32)
design (29)
screen (26)
performance (24)
size (22)

Negative
battery (25)
reliability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 reviews of Apple iPhone 12 Mini. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and performance. The design and portability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the reliability and battery.

screen, portability, design, performance, size

battery, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Apple iPhone 12 Mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone 12 mini Review | Trusted Reviews

the iPhone 12 mini is an instant recommendation to anyone who really wants high-end phone features in a smaller body.

Great to see phones this size make a return;No feature sacrifices for the smaller display;Great camera with excellent video;Lovely new design

Battery life is notably worse than other iPhone 12 models;Notch seems more irritating on the smaller screen;You'll want to buy a charger separately

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

iPhone 12 mini review

The iPhone 12 mini is a dainty (yet powerful) delight

Smaller design looks great ; Fantastic display ; Futureproofed with 5G

64GB isn’t enough for some ; Wireless charging is slower ; Middling battery life

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPhone 12 Mini review

Apple's mini iPhone packs a mighty AV punch

Excellent OLED picture ; Entertaining sound ; iOS as slick as ever

Battery life not outstanding ; No charger supplied

The iPhone 12 Mini delivers a hugely satisfying iOS experience in a tiny package

Jan, 2021

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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPhone 12 mini review: Appreciate the little things in life

It might be mini by name, but the Apple iPhone 12 mini is mighty by nature. It will make you appreciate the little things in life. Here's our review.

Lovely compact design ; Beautiful display ; Great cameras ; Fluid performance ; 5G connectivity ; MagSafe charging (optional)

Battery life not amazing ; No telephoto lens ; Design catches fingerprints easily ; No wall plug in the box

The smallest of the iPhone 12 range, but the mini is a fantastic little device that shouldn't be underestimated. Its lightweight and compact design, stunning display, great cameras, and smooth performance are all big plusses. Its battery life isn't...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Natalya Paul (stuff.tv)

Apple iPhone 12 Mini review: Apple’s first small flagship phone

With its small 5.4in OLED display, the iPhone 12 Mini is certainly cute - but underestimate its speed and power at your peril

Great camera ; Compact size ; OLED screen ; 5G

Battery life ; 64GB is a bit measly for some

A mini marvel with all the performance high-hats as its larger sibling

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iPhone 12 mini

Apple's made small phones before but not an overtly compact flagship. With little competition, the iPhone 12 mini is the best small phone you can buy

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Apple iPhone 12 Mini review

It's the little things

Great camera ; Compact size ; OLED screen ; 5G

Battery life ; 64GB is a bit measly for some

A mini marvel with all the performance high-hats as its larger sibling

Dec, 2020

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Expert review by : David Price , Editor (macworld.co.uk)

iPhone 12 mini review: The little iPhone that could

It's the littlest iPhone since the SE in 2016, but Apple is keen to prove that good things come in small packages

Portable size ; Excellent screen ; Relatively affordable

Mediocre battery life

The 12 mini is the best of both worlds, combining the all-screen design of recent iPhones with the petite chassis of the older ones. It also happens to be brilliantly featured and specced, with superb cameras and processing power to burn.

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Bobby Hellard (itpro.co.uk)

iPhone 12 mini review: Mini phone, major fun | IT PRO

It's the tiniest iPhone available, but it certainly isn't short on power

High powered ; Colourful display ; Fun design

Underwhelming battery life

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Natalya Paul (RadioTimes.com)

iPhone 12 Mini review

Find out how the smaller iPhone 12 Mini scores in our review.

Smaller size is excellent ; 5G-ready ; Stunning photography ; Choice of lovely colours

Slower wireless charging ; Battery life is just OK

If size is a top priority when choosing your next iPhone, and you want the latest and greatest from Apple, then the iPhone 12 Mini will be your ideal match.

May, 2021