iPhone 12 mini Long-Term Review: How Well Does It Hold Up?

Author: Sayan | Date: March 1, 2025 | Time: 8 am

The small form factor of the iPhone 12 mini (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm, 135g) makes it extremely portable and one-handedly operable, and flat-edge design enables better grip and handling.

Design & Build

High-Quality Display

The 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display of the iPhone 12 mini offers sharp visuals, HDR10 compatibility, and excellent color reproduction for an excellent viewing experience.

Torrmented by the A14 Bionic chip, the iPhone 12 mini makes performance seamless, multi-tasking seamless, and software support lengthy.

Performance

Dual 12 MP cameras produce even-balanced, high-quality shots with fast shoot and great interior shooting. There is also great 4K video with great stabilisation.

Camera Capabilities

The iPhone 12 mini has a 2,227mAh battery that is adequate for light to medium usage, but extreme users will require a mid-day top-up. It charges wirelessly with 20W and MagSafe wireless at 12W, which is slower due to heat issues.

Battery Life

The small stature of the iPhone 12 mini is hailed as portable but may need adjustments for users coming from larger phones. Its light weight guarantees easy long-term use.

User Experience & Handling

The iPhone 12 mini is appropriate for someone seeking a powerful, yet small, phone with top-notch design, performance, and cameras, and battery life would be the deciding factor.

Verdict