Apple
iPhone 12 Mini 128GB
A14 · iOS · 128GB
80
/ 100
From $699
VS
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB wins by 2
Apple
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
A15 · iOS · 128GB
82
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Mini 128GB lands at 80 and iPhone 13 Mini 128GB at 82. That puts iPhone 13 Mini 128GB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 12 Mini 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 13 Mini 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 12 Mini 128GB 80
vs 82 iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 12 Mini 128GB
80 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 79
battery 74
display 77
design 80
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Mini 128GB | iPhone 13 Mini 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A15 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
iPhone 12 Mini 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 12 Mini 128GB vs iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Mini 128GB or iPhone 13 Mini 128GB? +
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 12 Mini 128GB worth the price? +
At $699, iPhone 12 Mini 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 13 Mini 128GB worth the price? +
At $699, iPhone 13 Mini 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 12 Mini 128GB or iPhone 13 Mini 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.