The most anticipated Apple phone in many years was recently unveiled — 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini. It is worth noting,
IPhone 12 mini review
With iPhone 12 mini, Apple introduces another sizea screen she didn't have yet. And now the line of phones covers the range from 4.7 to 6.7 inches. Everyone can definitely find an iPhone of the right size for themselves. However, the compact size — That's not all the new mini-king has to offer.
IPhone 12 Review
Apple officially introduced the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
Specifications
Let's take a look at all the specs, colors, features, and price tags of the iPhone 12 mini that Apple announced:
- IPhone 12 mini release date: November 13th, with pre-orders starting November 6th.
- Storage versions: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
- Prices: $699/$749/$849 on Verizon and AT&T or $729/$779/$879 on T-Mobile and Unlocked.
- Prices in Russia: 69,990 rubles / 74,990 rubles / 84,990 rubles
- Colors: blue, green, black, white and red.
- Display size and resolution: 5.4 inches, 960 x 2079 pixels, 60 Hz Super Retina XDR Display with ceramic front cover
- Processor and RAM: Apple A14 / 4GB RAM
- Cameras: 12MP main + 12MP ultra-wide cameras, f / 1.6 aperture, 7P lens
- New iPhone 12 camera features: Deep Fusion 2, Smart HDR 3, Timelapse in Night Mode.
- 5G connectivity with Smart Data Mode
- Wireless charging 15W
- There is no charger or headphones in the box with the iPhone 12 mini.
Design and display
But first things first, here's a size comparisoniPhone 12 mini with the rest of the iPhones and some Android competitors. As expected, its dimensions make it the most compact and powerful Apple has ever built.
Apple iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE: size comparison
As you can see, the iPhone 12 mini is much smaller than the iPhone 12 and even the iPhone SE. That leaves it with a special place in the heart of all those Apple fans who have clamored for a compact Face ID device.
The sides are made of flat steel,Reminiscent of the iPhones of yesteryear, the Gorilla Glass body comes in several stylish shades. Looking at the official colors of the iPhone 12 mini — blue, green, black, white and (PRODUCT) RED — we can't help but notice the resemblance to what Apple has drawn up for the new iPad.
The best of the new 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini screenwith a resolution of 960 x 2079 pixels — This is its rather large diagonal. You have a lot more room to work with than on the iPhone SE (well, minus the notch, of course), but the phone is just as compact and comfortable to hold with one hand.
The 60Hz refresh panel is actually calledSuper Retina XDR display and a ceramic protective glass that is more resistant to drops and scratches. As for the screen, the iPhone 12 mini can not only record video in Dolby Vision quality, but also display it.
The latest iOS 14 brings scalingApple Display Zoom for screens and resolutions smaller than the iPhone 11 Pro's 5.8-inch panel. Needless to say, only one phone with a notch fits this template — iPhone 12 mini.
«Filling» and opening hours
- 5nm Apple A14 5nm
- 4 GB of RAM
- 5G modem
- 2227mAh battery
- Wireless charging 15W
- IPhone 12 mini MagSafe wireless charger
iPhone 12 and 12 mini may still have oneThe same 4GB of RAM as the iPhone 11, the processor inside is completely revamped. Apple announced the 5nm A14 alongside the iPad Air 4 on September 15 and said it uses more power and performs better than its already insane 7nm A13 Bionic found in the iPhone 11.
According to production plans, the 5nmTSMC's technology is about 15% faster but consumes 30% less power than the current 7nm node in Snapdragon 865+ or Apple A13 in previous mobile champions.
Why iPhone 12 mini needs so much moreenergy given that the A13 was already the fastest mobile chipset on the market? Well, that could allow Apple to finally start making its dreams of AR / VR and other imagery like Dolby Vision video recording come true.
Unfortunately, all this power and technologythe displays are backed by a small battery, which even Apple points to the iPhone 12 mini's unimpressive battery life. Hopefully the small screen and 5nm chipset will be enough to save time with moderate use.
Does iPhone 12 mini have 5G?
Needless to say, the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini— The most powerful little iPhone Apple has ever made. It took the crown from the iPhone SE, and 5G was the icing on the cake. The 5G modem supports both Verizon's mmWave network and the low- and mid-band networks that T-Mobile has after its merger with Sprint.
Smart Data Mode is provided. The function switches between 4G and 5G data depending on the bandwidth requirements of the application you are running. Since the 5G connection is automatically disconnected when huge blocks of data are not immediately needed, the modem takes good care of the battery, which is initially not very large.
Camera
- 12MP main / ultra wide-angle cameras
- New 7P lenses
- Larger lens aperture F / 1.6
- Dolby Vision video recording
- New iPhone 12 camera features: Deep Fusion 2, Smart HDR 3, Timelapse in Night Mode.
The 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch iPhone 12 mini / iPhone 12 models have dual cameras.
We now have seven-layer lenses instead of five or wider apertures for the ultra-wide camera on the iPhone 12 mini.
7P lenses are long overdue considering where we are noware the cameras of Android phones, but the more important part is that Apple has also updated its core camera quality features. iPhone 12 mini comes with the following versions — Deep Fusion 2 and Smart HDR 3 — powerful camera software algorithms, and also adds a significantly improved night mode.
Price in Russia, pre-order and sales date
Unfortunately, the rumors turned out to be true — twothe most interesting Apple phones of 2020 — iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max — will ship later than the 6.1-inch models. Here are the prices and pre-order date for the iPhone 12 mini in Russia:
- Pre-order start: November 6
- IPhone 12 mini sales start: November 13.
- Storage versions: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
- Prices: $699/$749/$849 on Verizon and AT&T or $729/$779/$879 on T-Mobile and Unlocked.
- Prices in Russia: 69,990 rubles / 74,990 rubles / 84,990 rubles
Perhaps there are delays in the supply chain,caused by coronavirus. Or it's a smart marketing move to satisfy the buying intent of early adopters with more run-of-the-mill models. One thing is clear that Apple is definitely going to increase its iPhone 12 revenues through 2021, given that the iPhone 12 Pro Max release date — November 20, even later than the iPhone 12 mini launch on November 13.