Apple
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
A14 · iOS · 256GB
80
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB wins by 2
Apple
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
82
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 12 Mini 256GB lands at 80 and iPhone 13 Mini 256GB at 82. That puts iPhone 13 Mini 256GB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 12 Mini 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 13 Mini 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB 80
vs 82 iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
80 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 79
battery 74
display 77
design 80
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 12 Mini 256GB | iPhone 13 Mini 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A14 | A15 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | iOS 14 | iOS 15 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
iPhone 12 Mini 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 12 Mini 256GB vs iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
Which is better, iPhone 12 Mini 256GB or iPhone 13 Mini 256GB? +
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 12 Mini 256GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 12 Mini 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 13 Mini 256GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 13 Mini 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 12 Mini 256GB or iPhone 13 Mini 256GB 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.