iPhone 12 mini
The smallest, lightest 5G phone Apple has ever made, packing the same A14 Bionic chip and dual camera as the standard iPhone 12 into a genuinely one-handed body. Here's the full spec sheet on the phone many still consider the best compact iPhone.
Illustrative render — not an official product photo
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 mini weighs just 135 g and measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.4 mm — the smallest 5G phone Apple has made. It has a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, an A14 Bionic chip, a 12MP dual rear camera, and a 2227mAh battery.
Available in six colors
Black
White
(PRODUCT)RED
Green
Blue
Purple
Illustrative renders — not official product photos
Every spec, no marketing fluff
Should you buy the iPhone 12 mini?
Buy it if
- You want the smallest, lightest 5G iPhone Apple has ever sold
- True one-handed use is a priority over screen size
- You're nostalgic for the compact-phone era Apple has since moved away from
Skip it if
- You want long battery life — the small body means the smallest battery in the 12 lineup
- You watch a lot of video or game heavily, where a larger screen helps
- You're concerned about aging battery health on a 2020-era device
Specifications sourced from Apple's official technical specification page and cross-verified against PhoneArena, Dimensions.com, and TechRadar device records as of June 2026. This page intentionally omits pricing.
iPhone 12 mini FAQ
What is the weight of the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 mini weighs 135 grams.
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 mini measures 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm.
Is the iPhone 12 mini the smallest 5G iPhone?
Yes, the iPhone 12 mini was the smallest and lightest 5G-capable iPhone Apple had made at the time of release, and remains among the smallest iPhones overall.
What is the battery capacity of the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 mini has a 2227mAh battery, the smallest in the iPhone 12 lineup due to its compact size.
What chip does the iPhone 12 mini use?
The iPhone 12 mini uses the same Apple A14 Bionic chip as the rest of the iPhone 12 lineup.
What colors does the iPhone 12 mini come in?
The iPhone 12 mini was available in Black, White, (PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue, and Purple.
Is the iPhone 12 mini waterproof?
The iPhone 12 mini has an IP68 rating, tested to withstand depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.