Apple iPhone 12 mini

IT PRO | Bobby Hellard

Many people want smaller smartphones, but not necessarily with less performance or lower specs, and Apple has the perfect answer to that, with its marvellous mini iPhone 12.

Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray

... if you think you can put up with a shorter battery life and you desperately want or need a smaller phone, then it's a five out of five recommendation.

Stuff | Natalya Paul

The iPhone 12 Mini is a powerhouse which comfortably fits in the hand.

What Hi-Fi?

If a super-sized handset is out of the equation, but you still want a premium Apple experience, the iPhone 12 Mini could be the smartphone for you. It offers all the top features of the iPhone 12, but in a smaller, more pocket-friendly package

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

The iPhone 12 mini stands alone as not only one of very few small phones but the very best of small phones.

Pocket-lint | Britta O'Boyle

The smallest of the iPhone 12 range, but the mini is a fantastic little device that shouldn't be underestimated.

ZDNet | Jason Cipriani

If you despise large phones and look forward to the day the trend of larger displays vanishes, then the iPhone 12 Mini is for you.

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

The iPhone 12 mini is an affordable and compact yet powerful flagship phone that is truly in a class all its own. Pending the arrival of the iPhone 13 mini, this is the best small phone there is, and an even better 5G value now that Apple dropped the price

NextPit | David McCourt

The iPhone 12 Mini is not the best iPhone you can buy in 2020, but it might just be the most popular. It's the one I'd buy.

MobileTechTalk | Damien McFerran

iPhone 12 Mini offers pretty much the same experience as the rest of the iPhone 12 range

Android Authority | David Imel

Apple's iPhone 12 Mini is one of the best small phones you can buy.

91mobiles | Prateek Pandey

... if you have been in the market for a compact flagship, then the iPhone 12 mini is your best bet.

phoneArena | Preslav Kateliev

... if you are asking me if this is the iPhone you want to buy as a compact, yet potent device - then yes, hands down, it's the one.

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

... the iPhone 12 mini is likely to be the new default iPhone for many people simply because it's the most affordable (relatively speaking) of the new 2020 family.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

For most people, I still think the regular iPhone 12 is the best buy.

SlashGear | Chris Davies

... the iPhone 12 mini proves that in 2020 the real magic is at the affordable end of the scale.

TechRadar | James Peckham

The iPhone 12 mini is the cheapest member of the iPhone 12 family, but it doesn't feel like a 'cheap' iPhone. The spec and experience is far better than the iPhone SE (2020) so if you're after a cheaper member of the iPhone 12, go for this model.

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

Cute, sweet, or tiny are the first associations with the iPhone 12 mini, but the smallest smartphone in the series is technically a heavyweight.

The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan

Yes, this is the ideal phone for those who want a powerful iPhone that is smaller and cheaper.

Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin

... this is excellent value for money and one of the best 'budget' devices Apple has ever made.

Pickr | Leigh Stark

If you can somehow live with the battery life, the iPhone 12 Mini is a sheer delight to have in your life. Despite the battery concerns, we love this phone more than we expected, as it feels more like it's made for humans than most phones we've seen prior.

The Verge | Dieter Bohn

The iPhone 12 mini feels like the first iPhone in a long time with a different goal. It was designed around the human hand and real pockets. It is an object that doesn't aim to be judged against other smartphones (which are mostly big now), but to be judged simply as an object you need to hold. You judge a spatula or can opener or whatever by whether it's easy to grip, by whether it fits in your hand. It's about time we got back to judging smartphones that way, too.

Engadget | Chris Velazco

At a time where we're spending more time at home surrounded by big screens, and people are more sensitive to price, a small but powerful iPhone could be just the ticket. After living with one for a week, though, I'm torn. Though I love the iPhone 12 mini, I would never buy one for myself, and wouldn't recommend it to most people.

Gizmodo UK | Caitlin McGarry

The 12 Mini takes incredibly natural photos with its main lens, and the colors and details are slightly better than the SE, thanks to Deep Fusion.

The Economic Times | Aabhas Sharma

It is small, cute and great but maybe not the right one for most people.

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Sumukh Rao

Get the iPhone 12 mini only if you really want a small phone and the smaller display and footprint appeals to you rather than putting you off.

news.com.au | Elly Awesome

... if you're looking for a smaller Apple device while still being able to run your favourite games and apps smoothly, look no further than the iPhone 12 mini.

India Today | Javed Anwer

Unless you want a smaller phone, we recommend the iPhone 12

Digital Trends | Andrew Martonik

The iPhone 12 Mini is exactly what fans of small phones been waiting for: A full-featured iPhone in a tiny size.

Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke

If you liked the look of the iPhone 5, 5S or even the SE, this is the closest Apple has come to the aesthetic of those smartphones in several years thanks to the iPhone 12 mini's flat sides.

Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma

A lot of people might have issue with the battery life as it won't last you a day under most circumstances. For some that might be too big a compromise to make. But if you can live with a good but not great battery life and are looking to swap those big phones for compact ones, this is the iPhone for you.

T3 | Mat Gallagher

For those looking for a smaller phone, the iPhone 12 mini is the best option on the market right now. For those that simply need a top-quality phone for calls, browsing the web and taking photos, this is for you. For those that have a tablet at home or are rarely without a laptop, the iPhone mini makes sense.

Wired UK | Jeremy White

This is the ideal small phone for those who want all the power of a flagship but without the overbearing presence of one.

Wired | Lauren Goode

iPhone 12 Mini stands out from the similarly sized, less expensive iPhone SE

Input | Raymond Wong

It's absolutely for you if you're sick and tired of humongous phones and desire a device that's smaller and more practical.

Forbes | David Phelan

... it's the size that really stand out, it's the thing you'll choose the iPhone 12 mini for.