Apple iPhone 12 Mini vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.4", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 2227 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 5.4", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 2227 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Display, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Design, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Display, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Design, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Teal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,900 | ₹89,900 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Teal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | November 13, 2020 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹69,900 | ₹89,900 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 476 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 476 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Tie
| Weight | 135 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 135 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Mini
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS, RAW | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS, RAW | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Mini
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Fixed Focus, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Fixed Focus, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, Dual Standby) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano SIM, Dual Standby) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
