Apple Iphone SE (2020) vs Apple Iphone 12 Mini

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Announced
platform
OS
CPU
GPU
Chipset
camera
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Front
Video
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display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
battery
General
Charging
Stand By
Playing Music
body
SIM card
Build
Weight
Dimensions
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memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
GPS
NFC
USB
WLAN
Radio
Bluetooth
features
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sound
3.5mm jack
network
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2G bands
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Main
Model
Apple Iphone SE (2020)
Price
Advantages
CAMERA Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
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Apple Iphone 12 Mini
Price
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CAMERA Front: Dual: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
DISPLAY Size: 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2
DISPLAY Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
BATTERY General: Li-Ion 2227 mAh, non-removable
BATTERY Charging: Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
BODY Dimensions: 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
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launch
Status
Available. Released 2020, April 24
Announced
2020, April 15
platform
OS
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 14.4
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
camera
Rear
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Front
7 MP, f/2.2
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
display
Size
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Technology
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
battery
General
Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable (6.96 Wh)
Charging
Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) Qi wireless charging
Stand By
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Playing Music
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body
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz, 0.33 lb)
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black, White, Red
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Radio
No
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2296 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2275, A2298
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
5G bands
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launch
Status
Available. Released 2020, November 13
Announced
2020, October 13
platform
OS
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 14.4
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
camera
Rear
Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4Âµm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120Ë, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Front
Dual: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
Technology
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 625 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection
Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
battery
General
Li-Ion 2227 mAh, non-removable
Charging
Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
Stand By
About 15 h
Playing Music
About 50 h
body
SIM card
Single SIM
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Weight
135 g (4.76 oz, 0.3 lb)
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Miscellaneous
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Radio
No
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
1, 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2399, A2400 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2398
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2398, A2399, A2400
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Summary

The Iphone 12 Mini front camera specifications are better than that of the Iphone SE (2020): (0 megapixels and 2.2 aperture versus 7 megapixels and 2.2 aperture). If you want to shoot selfie photos of a good quality then it is an important advantage for you.

The Iphone 12 Mini has 4K UHD (1080 x 2340 pixels) display resolution with 477 ppi pixel density that is better in compare to the Iphone SE (2020) FullHD (750 x 1334 pixels) display resolution with 325 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a good choice for watching movies. The Iphone 12 Mini device is easier to carry as it has more portable dimensions than the Iphone SE (2020): 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm versus 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm. The Iphone 12 Mini model weight 135g that is 13g less in compare with the weight of the Iphone SE (2020).

The Iphone 12 Mini has a better battery life as it is equipped with 2227mah battery that is 406mah bigger than the Iphone SE (2020) cell. That's mean this model can be used for a longer time without charging.

The Apple Iphone 12 Mini has 8 advantages and the Iphone SE (2020) only 1 so the Iphone 12 Mini will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.