Apple iPhone 12 mini

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The Apple iPhone 12 mini is a mid-range smartphone with a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display and a powerful A14 Bionic chip. It has a dual-lens camera system, Face ID facial recognition, and an IP68 water resistance rating.

Apple iPhone 12 mini Price

At the time of it's release in 2020, November 13, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Apple iPhone 12 mini was $ 325.00 or € 868.24.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What are the main features of the Apple iPhone 12 mini?

The Apple iPhone 12 mini features a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, an A14 Bionic processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a dual 12MP rear camera.

How to reset or factory restore a Apple iPhone 12 mini device?

There are multiple ways to reset or factory restore an Apple iPhone 12 mini. However, it is important to note that restored data may not be recoverable, so take a backup of important data before attempting a reset. The most common ways to reset an Apple iPhone 12 mini are: 1. Using the Recovery Mode: * Turn off the iPhone * Press and hold the side button until the recovery mode screen appears * Connect the iPhone to a computer * Open iTunes on the computer * Select the iPhone from the list of devices * Click on the "Restore" button 2. Using iCloud Backup: * Sign in to iCloud on an iPhone or sign in using your Apple ID on a computer * Go to the "Settings" app on the iPhone * Scroll down and select "iCloud Backup" * Turn on "JetBlack Backup" under "Transfer Data from iPhone" * Delete your old data by clicking "Delete All Backups" * Go to "Settings" on the iPhone again and select "Erase All Content and Settings * " 3. Using the "Instant Reset" feature: This is an unofficial and untested method of resetting an iPhone. It involves using a third-party app to erase the iPhone's memory. Proceed with caution, as this process cannot be undone and may lead to data loss. 4. Using the "Erase All Content and Settings After Each Activation" feature: * Go to "Settings" on your iPhone * Scroll down and select "iCloud" * Scroll down and select "Backups & Restores" * Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select "Erase all content and settings after each activation" * This will erase all data on the iPhone when you set it up with a new Apple ID. Note: It is always important to perform a backup of your important data before attempting a reset to prevent data loss.

What type of processor does the Apple iPhone 12 mini have?

The Apple iPhone 12 mini has an A14 Bionic processor.

What type of display does the Apple iPhone 12 mini have?

The Apple iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2398, A2399, A2400
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2176
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176
SpeedHSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced2020, October 13
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, November 13

Body

Dimensions131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
BuildGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass

Platform

OSiOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 16.5, planned upgrade to iOS 17
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
NVMe

Main Camera

Dual12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0

Features

SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2227 mAh, non-removable (8.57 Wh)
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (MagSafe) 7.5W wireless (Qi)

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
ModelsA2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
Price$ 325.00 / € 868.24

Tests

PerformanceAnTuTu: 589616 (v8) GeekBench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
CameraPhoto / Video
Loudspeaker-24.6 LUFS (Very good)
Battery lifeEndurance rating 69h

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