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iPhone 12 mini buyer’s guide: features, specs and FAQs.

Apple have released the iPhone 12 mini, the compact version of their latest iPhone 12.

Although it’s labelled as mini, it packs the same incredible features that the larger iPhone 12 does and has the title of the world’s smallest, thinnest, and lightest 5G phone.

Sporting Apple’s A14 Bionic chip and incredible 5G technology, the mini is not one to miss.

Discover the best iPhone 12 mini features here and get the downlow on our iPhone 12 mini deals and all the important updates about the upcoming release date. We’ve also answered some of your most asked questions about iPhone 12 mini – clearing up any queries you might have, right here.

5G on iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 mini delivers an advanced 5G experience on a global scale, meaning users can enjoy super-fast downloads and high-quality streaming whenever they’re in a 5G location, making it the perfect phone for those who love TV and gaming on-the-go. The iPhone 12 mini gives you access to more responsive gaming, so you’ll be taking the lead in no time.

With more 5G bands than any other mobile at its release, iPhone 12 mini gives you the broadest 5G coverage worldwide. iPhone 12 mini users can get online easier and safer with Apple’s secure and fast connection all while saving battery with the Smart Data mode. This feature lets your phone assess 5G needs to determine when to use it and when to save it.

the display on iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 mini is the ideal phone for those of you who love a more compact mobile. With the 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display, you can still enjoy your favourite shows and movies on a screen that gives you detail and clarity. All on a phone that fits in your pocket.

Featuring systemwide colour management, users can get incredible colour accuracy that means everything you look at can be enjoyed with perfect quality. With HDR and almost twice the peak brightness of iPhone 11, the 12 mini is a big leap forward for such a compact mobile.

the camera on iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 mini features an all new dual-camera system with a 12MP ultrawide and 12MP wide lens, giving users the chance to see the world from two different perspectives. With an f/1.6 aperture, the fastest ever on iPhone, the iPhone 12 mini grants a huge 27% more light for your photos – no matter what the time of day is!

With night mode and deep fusion on all cameras, you can capture beautiful shots day or night. Night mode detects when light levels are low and automatically activates give you consistently great clarity on your photos. Deep fusion, in mid to low light, looks at exposures and maximises detail letting users analyse textures and details without the struggle. The 12 mini features Smart HDR 3 which balances the elements in a shot and displays every detail, however small.

If you’re more of a director, iPhone 12 mini is perfect for you too. With the option to record 4K HDR video with Dolby Vision, users can easily edit their videos in photos, iMovie, or clips, straight from your phone.

the iPhone 12 mini design

Apple have combined beauty and durability in the iPhone 12 mini design. It features an all new ceramic shield material which is manufactured by introducing nano-crystals into glass. This new design element gives the iPhone 12 mini a 4x better drop performance. It also packs a screen that’s more resistant to scratches, making those everyday mishaps less of a worry.

The aerospace-grade aluminium edges mean iPhone 12 mini feels fantastic in the palm of your hand and with better splash and spill resistance – some may say the design is flawless. Choose from one of five stunning finishes: black, white, green, (PRODUCT)RED and blue.

battery and performance on iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 mini boasts the snazzy MagSafe feature that gives users a better wireless charging experience. The 12 mini has a series of magnets around the wireless charging coil, all of which are optimised for alignment and efficiency.

MagSafe chargers provide up to 15W of power and enable Qi-enabled devices. The great news is that users can buy the MagSafe Duo Charger to power up their iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. And with cases that snap right onto the magnet, the MagSafe feature is not one to miss.

With the fastest ever chip in a smartphone, the iPhone 12 mini raises the bar for mobile performance. Built on a 5-nanometer processor, the A14 Bionic is faster and more efficient than ever. With a 16-core Neural Engine, iPhone 12 mini users get an 80 percent increase in performance – meaning there’ll be no complaints in that area!