UAE Price
AED 650
India Price
₹22,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2020
The Apple iPhone 12 mini 64GB 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 650 in the UAE and ₹22,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The iPhone 12 mini excels with its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 476 ppi, delivering sharp HDR10 and Dolby Vision content, and its 135g weight makes it the lightest 5G flagship ever. The 69-hour endurance rating and 15W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging offer reliable daily use. It’s built for users who prioritize pocketability over screen real estate—commuters, one-handed users, or those with small hands who refuse to compromise on 5G and iOS 17.4 updates. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained 4K video recording, limiting pro videographers. In UAE at AED 650, it’s competitive because it’s the only 5G iPhone under AED 700 with MagSafe and iOS updates. In India at ₹22,900, it’s overpriced—flagships like the Pixel 7a offer better cameras and larger batteries at similar cost, and the mini’s 64GB storage feels archaic for 2024.
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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 | 64 |
| 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 is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its small battery and outdated software support, making it less reliable for daily use. While the build quality is solid, the value doesn't justify choosing it over newer budget models.
The Apple iPhone 12 mini 64GB is available in the UAE for AED 650. It is typically sold through third-party retailers as Apple no longer stocks it new.
The Apple iPhone 12 mini 64GB is priced at ₹22900 in India. It is available through authorized resellers and second-hand markets since Apple has discontinued it.
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, but lacks advanced features found in newer models.
The battery lasts about 5-6 hours of moderate screen use, making it best suited for light users. Heavy usage requires charging by midday due to its small capacity.
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