Big phones have ruled the world for the past years and understandably so. The screen is arguably the most important aspect of a smartphone and having more space for content is always a bonus. But some users still value one handed-usability and having a phone they can actually fit into their pant pockets. Apple heard those cries and released a miniature version of the iPhone 12 last month and it has now made its way to our office. this is the small iPhone people have been asking Apple to make.  

iPhone 12 mini

The iPhone 12 Mini is wonderful because it’s not big. It’s truly small. The iPhone 12 mini is built for those who have been dreaming of a small phone but don’t want to compromise on quality, and Apple has done an exceedingly good job at making that a reality. It isn’t perfect, with middling battery life and a high price for just 64GB of storage, but if you can put those negatives aside, you’ll love what the iPhone 12 mini can do in its miniature package. The camera is versatile, the screen is fantastic, it comes with reams of power and the added benefits of 5G and Mag Safe mean this is a phone that will last you for years to come.

Apple announced the Mini along with the IPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max it was a remarkable moment for small phone lovers like myself. For a long time, we’ve wanted Apple to make a truly small IPhone in the vein of the IPhone 5, 5S or original SE. Earlier this year, Apple got our hopes up a bit, when it released a new IPhone SE  which put the brains of the iPhone 11 Pro into the smallish body of the iPhone 8. It’s a solid phone for the price, but it’s tucked inside a three-year-old design. 

LIKE                     

  • It’s actually small
  • 5G support
  • Easy to use one-handed
  • Fits in most pockets
  • Same cameras and everything as the iPhone 12
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DON’T LIKE

  • Baseline iPhone 12 Mini only has 64GB of storage
  • Back glass is a fingerprint magnet
  • Battery life is good for the size, but just OK compared to the iPhone 12

Design

  • An iPhone 4 reminiscent design with angled edges
  • The smallest iPhone for a number of generations
  • Easy to hold and use in one hand

Display

  • New Super Retina XDR OLED technology is impressive
  • A high 476 pixels per inch
  • Still a 60Hz display despite rumors of 120Hz

Camera

  • Rear camera uses two 12MP shooters
  • 12MP selfie camera works remarkably well too

Specs and performance

  • Features 4GB of RAM and the latest Apple A14 chipset
  • The choice of 64GB / 128GB / 256GB of storage
  • 5G connectivity for those all around the world

Battery life

  • A battery life that should last for a full day of normal use
  • You may find the battery struggles for any longer
  • The iPhone 12 mini is on sale now around the world
  • Starts at ₹47,900, prices increase for more storage

Doesn’t include headphones or a charging block in box.