| Name | Apple iPhone 12 Mini | Apple iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $729 | $999 |
| Released | Nov 2020 | Sep 2021 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 14.1 | iOS 15 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 5.4″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2340×1080 | 2532×1170 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 476 PPI | 460 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 4 cores | Apple GPU, 5 cores |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.1 GHz | 3.23 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 64 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 512 | 1024 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | ❌ | 3× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ToF 3D LiDAR scanner |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/30/60 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | SL 3D |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/30/60 fps | 24/25/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 25/30/60/120 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 2227 mAh | 3095 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 20 W | ~27 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
| Back material | Glass | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch | Notch |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | Ring/silent switch |
| Color options: | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 13.15×6.42×0.74 | 14.67×7.15×0.77 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.18×2.53×0.29 | 5.78×2.81×0.30 |
| Weight (gram): | 135 | 204 |
| Weight (oz): | 4.76 | 7.20 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to Lightning | USB-C to Lightning |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool, Apple sticker | SIM tool, Apple sticker |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1 | A2638, A2483, A2636, A2639, A2640, iPhone14,2 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
iPhone 12 Mini vs 13 Pro
Key differences
The Apple iPhone 12 Mini has a sharper display (476 PPI vs 460 PPI) and is lighter (135 g vs 204 g).
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro costs $270 more ($999 vs $729), is newer (Sep 2021 vs Nov 2020), has a larger display (6.1″ vs 5.4″), has a higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz), has more RAM (6 GB vs 4 GB), has more storage (up to 1024 GB vs up to 256 GB), has a larger battery (3095 mAh vs 2227 mAh) and charges faster (~27 W vs 20 W).
Only on the Apple iPhone 13 Pro: telephoto (12 MP), optical zoom (3×) and other cameras (ToF 3D LiDAR scanner).
Other differences: operating system (iOS 14.1 vs iOS 15), chipset (Apple A14 Bionic vs Apple A15 Bionic) and frame material (Aluminum vs Stainless Steel). Both have OLED displays and IP68 water and dust resistance.














