Apple
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB
A15 · iOS · 512GB
82
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB wins by 2
Apple
iPhone 12 Mini 512GB
A14 · iOS · 512GB
80
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 13 Mini 512GB lands at 82 and iPhone 12 Mini 512GB at 80. That puts iPhone 13 Mini 512GB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 13 Mini 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 12 Mini 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB 82
vs 80 iPhone 12 Mini 512GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82
iPhone 12 Mini 512GB
80 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 79
battery 74
display 77
design 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 13 Mini 512GB | iPhone 12 Mini 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | A14 |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 14 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 12 Mini 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 13 Mini 512GB vs iPhone 12 Mini 512GB
Which is better, iPhone 13 Mini 512GB or iPhone 12 Mini 512GB? +
iPhone 13 Mini 512GB scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 13 Mini 512GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 13 Mini 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 12 Mini 512GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 12 Mini 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 13 Mini 512GB or iPhone 12 Mini 512GB 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.