A complete comparison between iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini
Apple announced its next iPhone update on September 14th during an event. The new iPhone 13 is available in four models: the iPhone 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro,13, and the smallest, the iPhone 13 Mini. On the other hand, the arrival of the 12 Mini in October 2020 was a blessing for those who wanted all the latest iPhone features but did not want them in a size that is difficult to carry. The Mini is the perfect balance in the lineup, with the same internal features as the full-size iPhone12, but with a body that makes one-handed carrying simple.
Not many things have changed with the iPhone 13 mini, which is nearly identical to the iPhone 12 mini in many ways. Mobilesly has made a complete comparison of both Mini’s by Apple. Let’s have a look at the comparison.
iPhone 12 mini
The iPhone 12 mini boasts a 5.4-inch display that extends virtually from edge to edge, with only a notch in the way. The iPhone 12 tiny is similar to the 6.1-inch iPhone12, both aesthetically and technically. You get the same flat-edged, matte aluminum body, mostly-glossy glass back, and flat display, but it’s covered by Apple’s new Ceramic Shield material, which boasts 4x better shatter resistance. Apple’s new MagSafe system, which can be used for wireless charging or a variety of snap-on accessories, is located on the back of the iPhone 12 small. The A14 Bionic CPU is shared by the iPhone 12 small and its larger siblings, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Apple has gone all-in on 5G for the iPhone 12 range, and this includes the iPhone 12 mini too.
The phone’s internal storage capacity will be 64/128 gigabytes for storing data for future usage. The battery capacity of the iPhone 12 mini is 2227mAh which supports the fast charging of up to 18W and charges 50% in half an hour. It also supports wireless charging of 15W. Even the mini iPhone12 has a dual-camera system and not just any dual-camera system. This is the same set of optics as the more costly iPhone12: a 12-megapixel main lens with a /1.6 aperture, combined with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with a /2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of vision. A dual 12 MP selfie camera is included. iPhone 12 mini has a price of Rs. 156,999 in Pakistan.
iPhone 13 mini
The iPhone 13 Mini may be small in size, but it outperforms due to its great camera, high-quality display, and longer battery life. The iPhone 13 Mini has the same design as the original iPhone13, but it is substantially smaller It has a 5.4 inches screen which has a scratch-resistant glass and oleophobic coating.
The iPhone 13 Mini is distinguished by the fact that it does not sacrifice performance in order to achieve its small size. The gadget is powered by the same A15 Bionic chipset as not just the iPhone13, but also the iPhone 13 Pro Max, resulting in a great performance in all tasks. The standard storage is now 128GB, which is double the 64GB of the 12 Mini.
The iPhone 13 Mini has a 2438 mAh battery and supports up to 20W rapid wired charging, which will bring you to 50% in around half an hour. The main camera sensor here is significantly bigger, with larger pixels and a faster lens, allowing substantially more light to hit the sensor. This is accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view. There is also a 12mp dual camera available. iPhone 13 mini has a price of Rs. 159,999
Comparison
iPhone 12 mini Pros
- iPhone 12 mini is cheaper than iPhone 13 mini
- It is lightweight as compared to iPhone 13 mini which weighs 141g
iPhone 13 mini Pros
- It runs on iOS 15 platform.
- It is operated by an Apple A15 Bionic chipset which is faster than the one used by iPhone 12 mini.
- It has more storage capacity. iPhone 13 mini offers 128gb internal storage with 4gb ram. A 256GB internal storage and 512gb internal storage variant is also available. Whereas, the iphone 12 mini offers a 64gb internal storage along with 4gb ram.
- iPhone 13 mini is powered by a 2438mAh battery which offers more talktime and gaming duration as compared to the 12 mini.
- Smart HDR4, Photographic Styles, and Cinematic Mode for video are new features in the iPhone 13 mini.
Similarities
- You will get the same display size in both phones of 5.4 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels pixel resolution.
- Same gorilla glass fronmt and back protection
- Same dual rear and front cameras in both Appole mini’s.
- USB 2.0 support
- Fast charging is supported in both variants
- Magasafe wireless charging of 15W is also supported
- Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W is also available.
Conclusion
That places the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 13 mini in a stasis. For that difference, you’ll get improved battery life, better performance, camera improvements including Cinematic video mode, and a 20% smaller notch. If we only compare the base model variants, the pricing difference must include the capacity increase from 64GB to 128GB, which is most likely a highly worthwhile upgrade.
We hope that with the help of this article you can decide if you should really buy iPhone 13 mini. If you are considering buying iPhone 13 while already owning iPhone 12, then it may be a question that if Is it worth enough to upgrade iPhone 12 to iPhone 13?
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