The much anticipated iPhone 12 series was unveiled at a great event on October 13. This time, a new version has been introduced for those looking for a more compact phone. It is large and the phone touches or exceeds the 200g mark. The iPhone 12 mini is the smaller version of the iPhone 12 with almost the same specifications. If you are looking for a phone that is better suited for one-handed use and wondering whether to buy the pricier iPhone 12 mini or the cheaper iPhone XR, here’s a comparison to clear up your doubts and make the best choice.
Display & Design
The iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch OLED display with super Retina XDR technology and HDR support, while the iPhone XR has a 6.1-inch LCD display with IPS technology and Liquid Retina HD. The pixel count is higher on the iPhone 12 mini with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels compared to its 1792 x 828 resolution. The iPhone 12 mini’s pixel density is also better at 476ppi (pixels per inch) compared to the iPhone XR’s 326 pixels per inch. Obviously, the display technology on the iPhone 12 mini is better, but the screen size is smaller.
Apple has revised the iPhone 4 design with the iPhone 12 series. The iPhone 12 mini has a ceramic front protector with four times the drop performance of the iPhone XR, with a glass front and back. The iPhone 12 mini is expected to be more durable than the previous versions made by the Cupertino giant.
Weight
This issue is rarely seen in comparisons, but it is proving to be a big problem for users as smartphones continue to add more weight to their devices. The iPhone 12 mini weighs just 133 grams and has the same size as the iPhone SE 2020. On the other hand, the iPhone XR weighs 194 grams, which many users considered a bit heavy.
Processor
The iPhone 12 mini uses the latest A14 Bionic chip, which Apple claims is 50 percent faster than any other smartphone and a significant improvement over its predecessor, which includes a big selling point for gamers: the GPU. The neural engine used in the new iPhone is also next-generation compared to the second-generation iPhone XR. Older iPhones have the A12 Bionic chip. In the processor department, the iPhone 12 mini is clearly better than the iPhone XR.
Camera
The iPhone 12 mini has a dual camera on the back. There are two 12-megapixel wide and ultra-wide cameras with apertures of f/1.6 and f/2.4. In addition to the 5x digital zoom of the iPhone XR, it also supports 2x optical zoom. It also has a night mode and deep fusion for better pictures. The iPhone XR has a 12- megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture on the back. Portrait lighting has even more options. On the front, the iPhone 12 mini has a 12-megapixel camera compared to the iPhone XR’s 7-megapixel camera.
In the video recording department, both phones can record 4k videos at 24,30 frames and 60 frames per second. Other features of the iPhone 12 mini include voice zoom, fast video recording, time-lapse in night mode, and the ability to record HDR video up to 30 frames per second with Dolby Vision.
5G connection
Apple claims that the iPhone 12 mini is the world’s smallest and lightest 5G smartphone. 5G connectivity gives it an edge over the iPhone XR. But 5G is still the future in India. Coming to India in a year or so, we can see a big difference in the way both smartphones behave.
Battery and charging
In the battery department, the iPhone 12 mini lags behind its predecessor due to audio and video playback differences. You can charge the battery up to 50%. Both phones support wireless charging. However, the iPhone 12 mini has the advantage of supporting MagSafe charging, which is compatible with magnets, maintaining compatibility with existing charges and delivering up to 15 watts of power to your phone.
Cost
There is a lot of difference in terms of specifications and the cost is same. The iPhone 12 mini starts at Rs 55,999 for the 64GB model in India. The iPhone XR is currently listed on the official Apple India website at a cost of Rs 47,900.
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In a nutshell, every mobile user has one’s own choice but iPhone users are found touchy and choosy even for the specifications and colors also. Iphone 12 mini and iPhone XR comparison will clear your ambiguities and make you clear to make a decision between these two models of iPhone.
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