iPhone 12 Mini vs SE (2016)
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- Test and review of the iPhone 12 Mini and comparing it to the original iPhone SE from 2016. To find out how the smaller screen impacts usability, I perform a typing test to measure speed and accuracy, as well as a 'one-handed' test to measure screen access.
0:00 - Introduction
1:43 - Wireless Charging
2:01 - Typing Test
3:12 - One-Hand Use Test
3:54 - Larger Display and Screen Time
5:17 - Conclusion
#iphone12minireview #iphone12minivsiphonese #smalleriphone
I had the SE (Gen 1) for so long it came back in to style.
thanks to apple recycling designs lol
Best iPhone review I saw in long time. And I have seen many of them. Like the mix between spec info, background info and subtile humour.
As a fan of small phones i totally agree. My opinion (as owner of an original iPhone SE and since day one of an iPhone 12 mini) is that the mini isn’t a one handed phone, it’s too “tall”. I like it, but i much more preferred the ergonomics of my old SE. The mini is too big to be a small smartphone and too small to be a great smartphone.
I agree.
This was the best comparison video of these phones so far, thank you very much! Exactly the criteria I needed as someone who's still using an iPhone SE 1st Gen, also good interpretation.
Love my 12 Mini but I almost wish it were just a bit smaller still, maybe a little shorter
Same here. One thing I did that helped me: add the full-width calendar widget to the top of my homescreen. This takes up the first 2 rows of icons, making the rest completely accessible by thumb.
Same . For me the size From the 5s Perfect . But iPhone 12 best phone !!!!
R u a child or a n adult midget?
@@youtubeaccount3277 I take an iPad Mini with me whenever I get In my car, and I have even larger screens available at home so I don't need a large phone that i'm only going to use for pics and talking
If the 12 mini was a bit more shorter/smaller, apple would have to redesign the phone to have a top bezel since the notch would just engulf the corners, making the phone just basically having a top bezel. But, I heard a rumor that apple is putting a smaller notch on to the next iPhones, so there may be a chance for a smaller iPhone mini but I doubt it.
Absolutely love the review, very different perspectives to most reviews. Solid!!
Great content!! You deserve more views and subs! I have an SE 2016 as a secondary phone but I usually use it as a main phone and I'm pleased of having a small screen on my hand, it's easier to carry and pocket friendly, it does everything I need, and behaves better than my 6,26" Android( Redmi Note 6 Pro) greetings from Paraguay.
The camera sticking out is a worse feature than being about 30% larger. I love my SE and this review makes me like it even more. Thanks for the review.
Me too still on SE 2016 ( iOS 13.3 ) and love it !
This is the best sized phone ( not tablet or something ) ever !
I love the headphone jack also, and the upper power button too.
I have the 16Gb version, and its memory seem to small nowadays.I visited a shop and examined the 12 Mini....but not fit in hand so comfortable :I Cannot reach upper area of the screen with one hand .
I use this phone one year more, and i wait for the 14 mini or SE (2022 ).
I hope Apple not discontinue this little cased phones !
Nice Video by the way !
You have an excellent production quality and I really like the creative ways/tests you used to compare the phones. A lot of bigger tech youtubers are more or less just reading spec sheets. Doing the draw test was really cool.
Thanks, appreciate the kind works :)
Most honest review in recent times. Subscribed to your channel.
Great comparison between the original SE and 12 Mini. I currently use an SE (2016) and love the size. The new SE was a disappointment for me because it was too large. I haven't been able to get a hold of a 12 Mini in person yet. Thank you!
Fantastic review. just the kind i was looking for. You gave real basic everyday tasks, what it feels like interacting with this phone regarding size and basic needs. Seems like you have human engineering perspective in mind, this shows how much the SE is so valuable and less compromized as i thought compared to the 12mimi that cost nearly double the price. Thank you.
Great review with some information included that other tech reviewers just don’t cover. Well done fella and I’m certain that the channel will grow substantially in 2021. Good luck 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement! I have a lot more videos planned for 2021, stay tuned :)
Omg the video i was waiting for!
Really good video! I'm wondering you don't have much more subscribers yet.
So I'm sitting here in early 2022 and contemplate replacing my 1st gen SE with an 13 mini, and actually your wrap up is good medicine against it. I'm tempted by the advanced computational photography features, but would have expected a bigger progress in overall user experience, too. Now with continuous support by iOS 15, I'll stick to the SE until we see what iPhone 14 holds.
Curious. Is that the original SE has lost current iOS support, the iPhone 14 line has dropped the Mini, and the 13 Mini has been discounted, what have you decided to do?
@@LanceAvion Still hanging out with the original SE (second hand unit because I dropped my first one). A price reduction of the 13 mini did not happen as in Germany Apple just raised the price for the 14. I'm too cheap to buy for 720€ and I don't like the 2nd / 3rd gen SE Form factor at all. So hoping for another year of security upgrades for iOS 15, and see in autumn what happens when the 15 comes out...
Straight to the point with a good quality and real commitment. Hope you will continue and this channel will grow eventually!
Having my iphone SE 2016 I finally see a new decent iphone I can use with comfort. Thanks for the review.
@hive: Dude, you should do more videos. Loved this one! Keep entertaining!!
Thanks Kevin Spacey! (BTW really thanks this was a great review! You covered the more important points like user experience while many reviewers deal with numeric bullshit and fanciness.)
Fantastic test, love it!
such an amazing take on this two phones! i love small phones, because it’s easier for me to use it one-handed. i am currently using the se 2020, i wish it was smaller :( it’s still hard for me to use it one hand unless i use a really slim case.
Such a cool video . Great stuff
excellent point about the "staring at the amazing display" thing
this phone was aimed directly at me! i held onto my original SE the whole time just waiting for another small iphone to finally arrive, i saw all the reviews about the 12 mini being so small and i'm like WTF, this thing is actually a bit _bigger_ than i wish it was!
i do like it though, it's still an iphone that fits in my damn pocket
Here's wishing for an iPhone 13 Nano
I’m using the 12 mini right now, super nice
I am still on original SE since 2016. I hate big phones. I have an android at home but whenever I am out of home I always carry the SE. Will switch to 12 mini.
I’ll agree with you, I’ve had the 4S, 5S and SE 2016, a fan of small phones. Purchased the 12 mini as a replacement for my SE 2016, if it was a 1/4 shorter it would be perfect. But may be it needs to be the current size because of all the stuff inside. If the 13 gets smaller I’ll jump at it, and trade in the 12 mini.
My first Iphone is Iphone 5 then i got new another Iphone....i got Iphone 6 as my second iPhone but iPhone 6 little bit big for me so i get iPhone 5s as my 3rd phone next i will get Iphone SE 1ST generation for 4th IP
@@Aery3180 wow, are you sure though? i know the design of 5/5s/se1 is superior but you won’t get any updates anymore. i am using the se2 but i love the se1 :(
@@pororou yes im want iphone SE
Iphone SE 1st can be update to ios 14 meanwhile 5s is stuck to ios 12
Iphone 5 stuck with ios 10
So i wanna SE 1St generation next
Up to ios 14 plus I don’t mind about IOS update im just care about body phone hahahah
both phones are great. i started with a 5 a year after it debuted and loved it! i was still having it as smartphone to fit inside my pocket easily. then later when i got a 6 they made it a bit bigger but was still small enough to hold and put in my pocket. then when the X came out, after seeing the Plus's in person, i was like okay the is crazy cause none of those can fit in my pocket so i went to an 8. now i have a 12 mini and i love it! still fits well in my hand and can put in my pocket! i have small hands but not too small and it feels and fits great in them while at the same time i got so much screen space! of course i always get a case and it still feels light and is not bulky at all. im glad they made the 12 mini! otherwise i totally would've gotten the recent SE that came out. also i managed to get at least 2 days on a single charge on my 12 mini compared to my 8. great vid man, and also i cracked up at 1:55
I’m still using the original SE model. I’m thinking I’m going to change to the mini. Not a fan of large phones. Just weighing the pros and cons as my SE model does all I need.
I hate wasting money. But it seems to be future proof and unless the iPhone 14 is out this year? I may wait for that. And only if there’s a jump in M1/ or bionic chip etc etc I’ll hang on with my phone as is.
Love this content
Decent review! I'm using OG SE and probably will switch to 12s/13 mini which hopefully will have smaller notch + touch id and OG will not be supported at that time anyways.
I wish the mini had a shorter screen too. I really wish that they kept the same size of the se 1 but with the edge to edge display
Yess and matte black and one powerful single camera
I know. Why did phone screens become longer? They used to be wider a few years ago and I preferred that. Guess taller is better for watching movies though.
Yes ! THat would be the perfect phone !!
Support nice review from nowhere! Just like IT 's Kevin Spacey :P hehe ^^ love your Snow background and seems having nice speaker in your dining/living room! what a cozy home! Support and Loving it. I am choosing i12 mini or i12(a bit boring)....very good points when you are analysing the Addiction from Screen/living style etc..
Awesome review, I definitely loved the original SE and this really pulled at my heart strings because of that beautiful size. Not everyone wants a bigger phone/screen, (especially us with small hands) it’s about convenience and efficiency for me and being able to toss in my little clutch and pockets😎👍🏾✨.
That notes method of displaying one handed use is genius. I have an 11 pro but am thinking of upgrading/downgrading when my contract is up to either the 12 mini or 13 mini if the line continues.
I've used the 12 mini for about a week. But it's to big for me. I love my 1st gen SE.
Good pleasant review
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
Great video! You'll take my 2016 SE from my cold, dead hands!
This is the phone if you love the original SE but want to keep on getting new IOS features. If you don’t care then the SE will be great for a long time after it loses support.
I bought the iPhone SE 2020 and enjoy very much but it is a bit too big. I just bought an used 1st iPhone SE and have been using it as my main phone for these past couple of days and completely agree with this video. The old iPhone can do everything my newer one can, but it feels much more simple. I’m not tempted to download random apps or spend too much time on it because of the size. I use it for what it is, a phone. I do hope that apple releases another version of this original SE sometime.
What do you think about the 2020 SE?
Great review thanks, I also had the original SE and absolutely loved it. Just wondering how the second generation SE compares to the iPhone 12 mini? I would be very tempted for the second gen SE because it still has the thumbprint scanner which I much prefer over the face ID because it can open the phone completely with one press rather than a lift, scan and swipe.
I miss the thumbprint scanner as well. I haven't used the 2nd gen SE before, but I will say the 12 Mini does have a fantastic camera if that is important to you. Otherwise you will are probably better off with the 2nd gen SE (and far less expensive).
The 12 mini actually just wakes up when you pick it up. Just swipe up and you’re in
@@offgun6466 yes I realise that after using my iPhone 11, I think I just personally prefer the one action fingerprint scanner. Thanks though.
I’m thinking same like you. I do like small phones but 12 mini is not a good choice as iPhone 5 and 5SE. I’ve used both 5 & SE for long years. But if I buy one from the latest family it would be original iPhone 12. Size is big but battery is also big.
The 12 mini is the only possible update for OG SE gangsters as soon as they can't find a good used SE any longer. Hopefully this day never comes.
Great insight into the screen tech and why Apple is making changes. I think I’ll keep using my trusty 7 for now with my SE as a backup!!
The 4 year old SE does everything this phone does. Even shoots in 4k. Makes me want to replace the battery and keep using a smaller phone...
Iphone se 2016 was my first iphone and I loved it! Now im using the 12Mini. What can I say, I just rly like smaller smartphones
Great attention to the way display size and quality relate to how long one will use the phone! I do not need scientific research to tell I have been using my P30 Pro for way too long in a single day. Now that I have switched to the iPhone 8, which is much smaller and has an LCD screen, I have started using my laptop and tv more. And I think that is the way it should be. One should not be spending more than 3/4h on their phone a day. That should be the absolute maximum.
Have you tried exercising while carrying this phone? Any issues with phone mounts on a bike for example?
Too cold here in NY to try it out with my bike. I have run with it a few times before we got snow, it is easier to carry than my previous iPhone XS
As a minor phone user, I'm sticking to my SE because it still does everything I want from it. I will eventually switch to a 12 or 13 mini, probably in a few years when I really need catch up with the latest version of IOS, I don't mind if I have to get one refurbished or second hand either.
Same here. I am even having trouble letting go of my SE 2016. Battery case, apps support, headphone jack, small form factor, and 64GB of storage is enough for minimalistic usage.
If I ever need to get productive, I would simply use my iPad 9th gen which is similar but more snappier and bigger. Hotspot is available too.
Maybe I’ll jump to SE 2020 cuz it is now super affordable but my SE2016 isn’t useless yet.
I'm hearing this and it makes sense
Even if Jeremy Renner's sleepy bro says so
I am looking new iphone SE 3 which is 4 inch display and has home button with latest processer .
That man bun came out of no where. Nice review I love my mini it just feels right.
Oh yes, it stays hidden except when it's powers are needed. Glad you like the Mini!
Very nice! I kept wanting to want one...but couldn’t say no to the Pro. Needed the good camera.
Luckily the Pro and Mini share the same camera, which is amazing!!
@@hivepark6844 But doesn’t the Pro camera have an ultra wide lens and record in 60fps, which the mini doesn’t?
Simple answer: 1st gen SE because of it is headphone input jack. FAQ 1) Yes, I can use bluetooth headphones too if I *want* 2) No, there is no room for an extra dongle in my pockets.
6:12 slightly longer battery life? I've always wondered what the difference was between the battery life of the iPhone 12 mini and that of the iPhone SE..iOS 14 kind of took the mickey out of my battery, but I know that I could always get the battery replaced.
Yeah I want to get my SE battery replaced as it is toast by now. After that, I bet they are very similar in runtime. 5G is a hog.
Why is no one talking about there being no aux-jack? From the SE to the mini you have to have bluetooth headphones or only use speakers with bluetooth capabilities otherwise you can't listen to music.
You can use a lightening to 3.5 mm adaptor for your headphone cord.
The headphone jack has been gone for 5 years get over it
Nah the headphone jack is out it's not coming back due to the future of wireless but give Bluetooth a shot sound quality is actually good.
The Mini is a sleeper. I think it’s going to be huge once more and more people experience a friends in person. It feels like a toy at first, but because of the high ppi screen after a while of staring at it, you’ll forget it is smaller than an 11 which I previously owned.
The screen is crazy sharp, very impressive. How has your battery life been so far?
@@hivepark6844 I finally got my number ported, so I’ve only been able to play with it for a few days. Better than an 8 easily. Not quite an 11, but not as bad as some have made it seem.
i am dead inside so love the phone who you wanna love it won't change a thing for me
Watching on mini🤌😌
Are you related to Kevin Spacey??? You could do an impression of him easily!
Still use original se until now
Mini is nice but I'm happy with my original SE and and only looking for my next phone because Apple will not support it after this fall.
I love mine.
Was that the throwback i-phone one???
Good catch. That's the original iPhone (2G) in the first scene.
i love mini
The original SE is genuinely loved by its users, inc myself.
I was tempted by the 12 mini, but the cost, and the expense if battery changes put me off.
changing the bat in an SE is a doddle, and it’s cheap.
That was fascinating. I didn't really get on with the new 12 mini and replaced it with a snapdragon version of the 2019 Samsung 10e, which I think is better for me. I have the original se and love it. They make very ugly phones now in comparison don't they? Many thanks!
I'm going back to an iPhone SE gen 1 now because my phones don't last long and you can't get a better phone for the price of 50 bucks. I don't spend much time with phone, it just has to work and be relatively solid and have iOS.
I almost want one.
Honestly phones haven't really changed that much in the past 5-6 years. Only reason to keep upgrading is the batteries wear out and in my opinion, the cameras get better and better (if you are into social media like Instagram or that sort of thing).
iPhone SE 2016 was S.Jobs last design-“I’d rather be a pirate, than join the navy”
It wasnt but ok
@@evyn8290 it was.
@@Velexas how? I dont think he was alive when the se was being made--?
@@evyn8290 the iPhone 5 (and, consequently, the iPhone 5S and SE 2016) was the last design under Steve Jobs guidance. The 5 was actually a major redesign (bigger screen, etc). It was considered the biggest screen possible while managing to have a phone confortable for one hand use. Times have changed since. But I believe the one hand usage mantra still holds true.
I’m only waiting for the SE Mini
Camera comparation.?
Camera on the 12 Mini is light-years ahead, pretty much the main reason I upgrade my phones. The SE can still shoot 30FPS 4k video however...
I am buying a new iphone Se2016 and retrofitting a bigger aftermarket battery in it. Then will compare to the iphone 13mini , who's interested in a review?? 🔥🤗
Can you give me wallpaper source pls 😻
Here you go: ioshacker.com/wallpapers/macos-big-sur-wallpapers-for-iphone
Well you tube video how about this one?
I love the 12 Mini. I do feel it's the spiritual successor to the original SE which i own as a secondary device purely from a form factor perspective.
The comparison has been made by compared phones not showed side by side even once.
iPhone 12 mini with the siz of SE 2016 would be perfect.
its nice, but i think its still overpriced, i will probably get the 12 Mini used in end 2021 as i got my 2016 SE used after like 1 year of release for cheap
if my SE is also fast enough for 2021 i will even wait for iPhone 13 lineup which include probably also a Mini/SE version
I feel the same way. It's a great phone but honesty doesn't do anything the original SE can't do (original SE still shoots 4k video). Main reasons to upgrade would be the battery if yours is failing and the better camera, which I have to admit is amazing. Still paying that much for a better camera and battery is kinda ridiculous.
Hive Park yep
what i would really enjoy... 4K60. probably also in HDR, this would be a gamechanger since i use the SE often for recording on skateparks and with the SE i have to stick to 1080p/60, which btw still looks amazing for an „old“ phone, at least when its still day. On evening its getting problematic with the missing low light capabilities
At all what i would love on the 12 Mini camera would be the dedicated 2x camera and the very nice low light performance, any regular conditions without any need of zoom and the SE still shoots nice photos and videos. With digital zoom... its getting pretty fast bad and you can easily see how hard the SE is working for autofocus
I like how he says going back to a smaller screen but for me on a 6s it’s bigger 👁 👄 👁
What? Why do you look so much like the young Kevin Spacey? You even speak like him :D
original se is the best phone. just because of the capacity issues i can change my phone and i dont like big screens. 12 mini might be a good choice but the price tag is high
iPhone 12 mini is still too big; I stay with the old SE (I have now three of them); it’s the perfect smartphone
I couldn’t keep the 12 mini, the PWM hurt my eyes. I went back to my SE till next year
Interesting, I haven't heard of that before. I do notice a difference between the screens, but couldn't tell exactly what it was.
Have you tries a screen protector with blue light filter from a reliable brand? I had the same problem going from SE 2016 to 11 pro and the eye distress went away immediately after putting the filter on!!
I hate the size and weigh of the pro and gonna get a 12mini. My SE battery couldn’t cope anymore, would have kept it otherwise
Tried *
lmao didn't know kevin spacey started doing tech reviews
😆
Love smaller phones
I mean no disrespect but has anyone told you that you look like Kevin Spacey?
Yes, but only on CZcams lol
Are you Kevin Spacey’s son?
12 mini not worth the price difference vs the 2016/true SE in 128 GB. Won’t be worth it until Apple makes a pro mini instead of a budget mini AND upgrades to at least 50 MP on all cameras and at least 8x periscopic optical zoom. Then dropping over a grand post tax is justified. Not so with the 12 mini. Not even close to a grand without pro specs which is why it did 6% sales not due to its nearly perfect (still two mm too long) size.
My old SE still works just fine, although the battery is getting a little past it's prime. It's still my favorite phone of all time, but the 12 Mini is growing on me.
I WANT THE 12 DJDJFJ
Just saw MKBHD review that drone, that thing is FAST
You got me thinking.....but I love my PRO Max
I will say the battery life of the Max is tempting. Also if you have larger hands the Max might be a better fit.
Finger print magnet! I hate that!
Apple knows how to make a matte back (hence iPhone 12 Pro) but for some reason didn't want to use it on their 'cheaper' phones
Am i the only one who sees Kevin Spacey here?
SE + Bigger Screen + Cameras of the 12 + Touch ID would be the perfect size and phone for me.
I think iphone 12 mini is goood for girls
Honesty, after using it for a while, I don't know why Apple makes phones any larger, this is the perfect size.
I agree with youuuu but maybe some other people prefer big phones so that's why
Larger phone is great for certain tasks eg photo editing or immersiveness. I guess battery size too.
Depends what you do with the phone as I do like small phones as well
Your review was more about the mini. Thumbs down.