UAE Price
AED 800
India Price
₹34,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 mini 256GB is Apple's 2020 smartphone featuring a 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset. It comes with a 2227 mAh battery. At AED 800 in the UAE and ₹34,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 mini 256GB excels with its compact 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 476 ppi, delivering sharp HDR10 and Dolby Vision content, and the A14 Bionic chip sustains peak performance for 5G downloads and AR apps without throttling. Its 135g weight makes it the lightest flagship in years, ideal for one-handed use during commutes or extended typing. Battery endurance at 69 hours supports all-day use with moderate 5G streaming. However, the 15W wired charging takes 30 minutes to reach only 50%, and thermal throttling occurs after 15 minutes of 4K video recording. In UAE at AED 800, it’s worth it because you get a premium 5G Apple experience under AED 1,000—unmatched in this size class. In India at ₹34,900, it’s overpriced: the Redmi K70 or Samsung S23 offer larger screens, faster charging, and better cameras for under ₹30,000. Only buy this if you prioritize portability over charging speed or display size.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 2227 mAh (8.57 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
| Battery Capacity | 2227 mAh |
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2176 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Models | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1 |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 168.30 / £ 129.00 / € 165.21 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) GeekBench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 627 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 69h |
| Announced | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 13 |
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 12 mini.
It may be worth buying only if you find it at a very low price and prioritize a compact size over long-term software support. By 2026, it will be outdated for demanding apps and lack future iOS updates, making it a budget option with limitations.
The Apple iPhone 12 mini 256GB is available in the UAE for AED 800. It is typically sold through authorized resellers or certified pre-owned retailers.
The Apple iPhone 12 mini 256GB is priced at ₹34900 in India. It is available through authorized Apple resellers and certified refurbished sellers.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in good lighting with excellent color accuracy. It handles low-light scenes reasonably well thanks to Night mode and Deep Fusion processing.
The battery lasts about a full day with moderate use, including browsing, calls, and social media. Heavy usage may require charging before the end of the day.
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