iPhone 13 Mini vs iPhone 12 Mini - Should You Upgrade?
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- iPhone 13 Mini vs iPhone 12 Mini - Should You Upgrade? Hello all and welcome to this video comparison between Apple iPhone 13 Mini and Apple iPhone 12 Mini and in this video I will take you through various sections of each phone and help you decide if you should upgrade or not. iPhone 13 Mini features a 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED display, Apple A15 Bionic chipset, 4GB of ram, and Dual 12MP 4K60P HDR Cinematic Video cameras while iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED display, Apple A14 Bionic chipset, 4GB of ram, and Dual 12MP 4K60P camera with HDR video support at 30FPS. If you have either of these phones, please consider sharing your experience with the community down below in the comment section of this video to help those out who are still trying to decide which phone to go with! As always, thank you for watching and be sure to be well and peace.
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Introduction, prices, build: 0:00-1:30
Display quality differences: 1:31-3:02
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Storage and ram 4:00-4:46
Camera, which is better: 4:47-6:04
Battery life: 6:05-6:48
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Should you actually upgrade: 7:26-8:33
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iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 12 Mini - Should You Upgrade? In this video we discuss if you should upgrade or buy iPhone 13 mini by comparison to the recent iPhone 12 Mini! Share your thoughts, and comments down below and enjoy the content :)
iPhone se 2020 and switching to iPhone 13 mini
@@typhfanuwu7526 same but I got the 12 mini
I think it worth the upgrade not because it’s a big difference but because the 13 mini may be the last mini iPhone and there are huge battery gains.
100% agree
*Huge* battery gains...Not really. 1 hour more SOT.
@@whoever_81 1 hour? More like 30-40 minutes lol
I hope they don’t discontinue it 😢
@@YourMother6yrsago I think that if they get rid of this size from the flagship line they could bring it back in the SE line in a few years.. cause they can't be doing that 2014 design for more than 10 years
No need to upgrade my 12 Mini, still a great phone for me.
what about now
Still works greats for me… lasts the whole day
@@blah1209 i bought one lesssgooooo!!
Just bought one for 286
Such a neat and clear-cut review. *Much Appreciated*
The question comes down to this: Is the $300 trade in worth the better battery and extra storage space? There is definitely a lot more storage on the 13 mini so that seems pretty compelling
Thanks for the review, much appreciate the info!
i love small phones. i just got a 12 mini a few days ago and it’s perfect
Hi does it serve you a full day with normal usage
been having the 13 mini for almost 4 months now and it’s probably the best decision i made when it comes to upgrading phones
i have a 11pro atm which is acting up should i upgrade to 13 mini?
Yes there mini beasts
Here is a extra information from the video -
In the beginning the 13 mini was at 100% battery and 12mini was at 56%
But by the end 13mini drained only 1% and was at 99%, on the other hand 12mini drained almost 10% and was at 46%.
Seems a noticeable upgrade in battery life.
13 mini gets 7 hours of sot, 12 mini gets 6 hours of sot. if the difference is that important to you, get the 13 mini. if it isnt, get the 12 mini.
From 100%, every iphone is degrading slower until like 90%. The 13 mini ‘s battery is better, but not that better.
are you blind? it's clearly 51% in the beginning of the video. Here's timestamp for proof 0:10
Iphone is known to 'cheat' and exaggerate the slowness of battery depletion at the top of the curve so that users aren't alarmed by a sudden drop from max charge. Think about it, you'd obviously notice a drop from 100 to 95 more than a drop from 55 to 50
@@papperrolling1709 exactly. 👍
Great informational video. Thanks!
I easily get a day's battery life from my 12 mini, so I'm happy with it. that red looks gorgeous tho
Same
My 12 mini battery degraded to 94% with in 3 weeks it was at 97%
I got my 12mini product RED yesterday, It's cute and Awesome😇❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍⚡
@@vikramjeetchakrabortyron9480 should’ve gotten 13 mini it has better battery life same as the regular 12
@@Kratos-bf2jg u should touch some grass man
I really hope the Mini series lives!!!
Wow, super-duper cute phones.
I always take pleasure in watching your videos.💯❤
Great job on the review. 👍
Great vid! Can you link the wallpapers please?
Will probably have this phone for the next 5 years (current phone is an original SE) so I think I’ll spend the extra 150ish bucks to get the 13. Thanks for the video
I currently have the iPhone 12 Pro but recently thinking of upgrading to iPhone 13 mini. Before I got the 12 Pro, I had the SE from 2016 and I was going to get the mini but decided at the end for the Pro models. Now after 2 years I feel like I might be ready to make the switch back to the smaller for factor. I’m just being slightly indecisive about which color and possibly even how many gb, as right now I have the 256gb with about 60gb free space.
Tbh it aint that deep brutha, flip a coin my friend
I may pick up a 12 mini on Total wireless. $300 now and a steal at that price imo.
Went from xs max to 13 mini and I will say it’s very nice and very worth it if you want the 13 but somewhat cheaper if you don’t mind the smaller size and I’m a person who prefers big phones but the 13 mini is just perfect love the phone
How is it after 2 years? Battery still working?did u used it alzo for some games?
Sorry to bother ^^`
@@Ruarudo don’t have it anymore haven’t had it for a long time actually I bought the 14 pro max then recently switched to the 15 pro max and won’t be buying anything but the pro maxes from now on
Great video Nick, I see things from both perspectives, the average consumer, and the tech geek. The 12 mini isn’t perfect for Technology geeks like us, But it is still perfect for the average consumer. I told one of my friends to buy a 12 mini last year and they like it.
I just got the 13 mini from an SE 2 and it’s so much better. A bit smaller in the hand, but the battery and screen is soooo worth it. Weird not having a home button, but so worth it.
I’m using se2 as well. Is battery that big a difference?
@@Haymaker72 yes. The 13 mini is a ton better, but if you don’t wanna upgrade, then don’t. I would say that it wouldn’t be a big deal to wait until the 14.
How is it after this much time? Battery still working?did u used it alzo for some games?
Sorry to bother ^^`
ive had my 12 mini for almost 2 years now, i love it but the battery health is at 84% so imma have to get a 13 mini soon
they shouldnt have discontinued it, ofc it wont sell huge if the price differnce beween a mini 13 and a regular 13 is 100 bucks.. i think the mini should be priced 200-220 bucks cheaper than the regluar version
I picked up a 12 Mini from Walmart for $320 out the door. And I love it way better than my XS. It feels nice and light in the hands, and it doesn't weigh my pocket down and take up all of my space. I can confirm that it's not only "Straight Talk" locked. It works perfectly fine with other Tracfone owned companies. I went with Total Wireless since they had the cheapest unlimited talk & text plans. Now just for the fun of it, I did pop in a Verizon card. It does not work as expected, so don't buy this phone to use it on major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.
Do u recommend to upgrade from xs to the 12 mini like in performance how better is the 12 mini?
@@Vyper71 it is a big upgrade in performance and graphics
got the iphone 12 mini 256 in product red a couple days ago… love the mini and team apple 🍎
The main difference is the battery :)
The 12 mini could definitely get brighter while outside and while watching non HDR content on Netflix and others, it's about the only real complaint I have out of it.
Being a user of both the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 13 mini, iphone 12 mini has a more stable processor because in my iPhone 13 mini, my personal hotspot always malfunctions; it just suddenly disappears and I can't do much to recover it, while in the iPhone 12 mini, it’s really flawless and I haven’t experienced any problems while using it, and I can use my Dito SIM without facing any problems, unlike when I’m still using my iPhone 13 mini.
Watching this video after losing my mini 12 which I LOVED for three years. I hate that I lost it but glad that it forced me to get the iPhone 13 mini.
Picked up the 12 Mini for $299 on black friday and weirdly enough loving it coming from an XS Max! I think if battery is concerning for most the 13 mini is a better bet, or just getting the magsafe battery pack
I saw it for $299 at walmart on black friday, how do they even make profit 💀
$299!?!?! Wow
Where’d you get yours for $299?
I got one for 580, u’re lucky asf.
@@Christian-nc5vc walmart
Hey nick, I’m a huge fan !
Seems like 13 mini is worth it. Better battery, more storage, better camera, cinematic mode….no brainer.
For me the battery on the 12 mini gets me through the day easely, i also cant reallynotice any difference in the camerapictures and my 12 mini has 128 gigs storage.
Perfect, l watch your videos for improve my english:)
I love the iPhone 13 Mini because I can type with one hand.
I use the iPhone 12 mini although I have an iPhone 14 pro max. I love the pro max so much I can’t comfortably use it cause I feel like I may drop it or something so I picked up a 12 mini from eBay and I love it. Works exactly the same only smaller
That red is gorgeous
I got a 12 mini and its perfect for me. Im not a power user and big price jump from 12 mini to 13 mini is not worth for me. I keep the battery in 20-80 range. So that 60% lasts me like 10-14 hrs for my usage. Of which screen on time is like 3.5-5. Mostly calls, mails, youtube, WhatsApp and browsing. All of that is my usage with all the battery saving tweaks.
Maybe it's just me but when it comes to the battery life, most consu.ers have multiple chargers around. At home, your vehicle and probably at work as well, for those who still have to go on-site. So you have various ways to charge your phone throughout the day. While the 13 mini may have a better battery, the many chargers I have around and use, the 12 mini stays charged for me .
Exactly. Most people have small power packs too these days.
I bought 12 mini purple during black Friday, just because of the colorway alone
I have the 12 mini and love having a small phone that actually fits in my pocket. The camera and performance are amazing. Ill stick with my 12 till it breaks. Update** Iphone is the best cellular hardware you will find anywhere. But the IOS/ software is very annoying to be honest. Is lacking so many features that even the cheapest Android phone has to make your life easier. Here are some examples:
If you silent your phone you have nothing on your screen to remind you that is on silent and to flip the switch. (Cheaters probably like this). Same goes with the Alarm, you have no indicator of your alarm being on unless you open the clock app. Things like force closing and app, clearing data and uninstalling are all in the same place on Android OS, very easy and very straight forward. On IOS everything is scattered, a bunch of unnecessary stuff under settings. And the list goes on…..
The 12 mini only actually has one speaker on one of the sides. Curious about if the mini 13 has 2 or just 1 like the mini 12
Good video 👍
I love my iPhone 12 mini in red and I don’t have any problem with it
I am currently saving money to upgrade to an iPhone from my budget phone Vivo. 😬 I was thinking if I should go with XR since it was my first choice and I'm still saving up, buuut since my sister got the 13, I got hooked up by its camera, and now wanting to buy a 13 mini, cause I've been using big phones, and want to try a smaller ones.
Soooo, what do guys think? Is XR still worth buying to this day?
Not at all , I would prefer to buy the 11 since it costs the same and the cam quality is pretty descent , if u want to get a bigger phone , keep investing and buy 13 😀 XR has ios 12 and 13 has ios 15 , am happy with my iphone 12 with ios 14 , u can also try SE since u want a smaller screen , the best option but with an old home button...
No! sir, go for iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 instead !
I dunno if I should get the se 3 or the 13 mini. I want the home button with maxed battery life but I’m concerned due to my new phone habits. Suggestions?
Get 13 mini , overall much better phone
the iphone mini would be awesome with no notch ! maybe one day return of the mini in the near future when apple are happy with udc tech
Tbh the battery Criticism of Iphone 12 mini is way more then how it performs , Like my iphone 12 mini gives me 7 hour of screen time in one full charge(I am relatively heavy user), and its been 2 months still my battery health didnt dropped a single percent :)
Hi, if you could possibly share how is your charging habit? Typical between 20-80% or overnight charge
@@bekastepanishvili11 I usually charge my phone when it becomes 30 percent and unplug it when it becomes 80 or 85. :)
@@parthbadkul3524 i mean yall might be iphone users all the way but still i wanna share this. I used the automation feature in shortcuts to give me five repeated beeps when battery charges over 80 percent. So when i plug in it informs me when to unplug. To excited with this discovery so i had to share. Maybe yall know it.
@@saratchandramv1886 thanks a lot for this life saver tip
Same
I saw on T-Mobile site, they offer iPhone 12 Mini for $499 on any storage option. At this time it seems that only a black 256GB is in stock. I am thinking to get it just for the price and may use it as my second phone.
Any thoughts on the notch differences when watching movies? I know the 13 notch is overall smaller, but looks taller and more intrusive.
Doesn’t show anything more than the 12 mini apart from obvious screen
You’re the both best smart phones out there in the smart phone world for minis today and not to forget not to be out done is the iPhone SE those three phones are the best phones going today especially for people like me that like putting their phone in their pocket and knowing it’s there and you know it’s it’s it’s as comfy as a Wallet let’s put it that way it’s not big and bulky it fits in my hand perfectly it’s a perfect phone for me
I bought the 12 mini today .. yeah the 13 mini got better camera and whopping 200mah more battery xd (btw 200 mAh is not very much) BUT it lso cots more .. i bought the 12 mini aligjtly used for 350€ nd the 13 mini would cost at least 460€ .. so its finacially better to go with the 12 .. if you just use it to make calls texts and browse the web and yt .. and play some games on the go .. the difference in camera quality doesng matter that much.. best smartphone photo of 2023 .. was done on an iphone XS ;) …
A little late. Got the 12 mini after few months it came out and 13 mini wasn’t introduced during that time
Dude I feel like buying an iPhone 12 Mini in 2022 for $400 is a compete deal. I'm gonna get one this friday. My last iPhone was an XR and I've been with Pixel and Galaxy Note ever since. Im actually very excited. I already have airpods pro and I'll grab and older apple watch to go with it! I'll let y'all know how it is
I grabbed one up on eBay for 289 plus tax . About $300 , A steal IMO
Thank you for your video. I’m actually going to upgrade from my 12 mini to 13 mini because you were right. They discontinued the mini series which is very unfortunate
Apparently iPhone 13 series a15 chips get pretty hot while gaming or doing other things while a14 and a16 chips don't get really hot.
So I'm planing to get the 12mini instead but really wanna get the 13 mini but Heat will annoy me and probs degrade the battery more.
@@osvaldaspaslauskas5040 Thats a solid reply, thank you for that. Im very super torn if i upgrade to the 13 from my 12.. i don't "need too" but would like the better camera and minor upgrades. I don't do anything heavy on the phone so i don't think the heat would affect me to much. Pretty let down they discontinued the mini series. I couldn't justify a two handed phone.
@@Adamcfyfe me too i hope the heat isn't gonna be an issue I was planing a while back to get the mini so I had case and protector bought so I may still just go with the 13 mini.
There are people speculating that they may continue the SE line now refreshing the design into more modern body and they may continue the mini lineup later on.
But all this is what I got from other people so take it all with grain of salt.
@@osvaldaspaslauskas5040How is it after this much time? Battery still working?did u used it also for some games?
Sorry to bother ^^`
@@Ruarudo Hello, in the end I bought an iPhone 13 mini on 14th October 2022 wow it’s a year now.
The battery life is short just like expected if I’m not doing heavy tasks like gaming it can last a whole day but every night I put it on charge and charges up very quickly with the official cable.
The battery life is on 93% which is concerning but there’s not much I can do now.
Games run as expected smooth but I don’t play much so not sure how hot it can get but definitely battery draining so if you plug it in it’s gonna get hotter but I don’t think it’ll be super hot.
If you just use it for videos, texting calling scrolling through media it’ll do fantastic job the camera is alright got nothing to compare it to or know much bout it it gets the job done.
Overall it’s a very responsive and turns on quickly from a shut off state and very happy with the small form factor not heavy as well.
It’s a device that you can get for cheaper now and you can do same things with this that you could with current model tbf except the newest features.
I’m happy with it.
12mini is the best 💯% 🔥👍⚡❤️❤️
I say wait for iphone 14 if no mini version then I say get the 13 mini hopefully price drops.
I’m staying with my 12 mini at least until I see what the 14 series brings to the table
I'd say, why not have both 12 mini and 13 mini? Especially if you're an iOS love and a compact phone lover? Have the 12 mini first, then after a year or so, buy a new 13 mini. Having mini both as your main and backup phone would certainly be a catch.
Possible to get cinematic video on 12mini?
Still waiting for 13 mini vs 13 pro :)
Only question is should I go for red or white iphone 13 mini?? I always had black/grey phones, but I want something new this time.
If you want something classy and elegant, go for a White. But if you want something that looks elegant, but has some spice on it, then go for Red.
The Product Red color on the iPhone 13 Mini is very rich - looks great!
I AGREED with some comments here I been Android my whole life I like the mini I want to do the switch but which one is which????
So do you want bigger and uglier notch, weird camera composition OR smaller cooler notch, with better camera composition.
I have iPhone SE 2020 now, should I switch to 13 mini or 12 mini?
iphone 11 series ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes you should if you want the latest and greatest😍
If you have T-Mobile’s new 5g uc this thing is blazing fast!!
I love the colors for the 12 mini but I want the 13 mini cuz my birthday is march 13th 😭😭 I have the first gen se cuz I love compact electronics
It really annoyed me that your Weather app had 2 different temperatures 😭. My OCD sensory was going crazy 😭😂
😂 I didn’t notice it until you mentioned it
I have a 139£ motorola and i have never had an iphone but after seeing my friends 12 mini i convinced myself to save up for a 13 mini
I just bought a 12 mini for $299 brand new😎
From where?
@@khanmafia8744 it’s hard to catch them in stcok
Wow really lucky i got it for 600
I have the 12 mini and i felt unenthused about the 15 so im now thinking of getting the 13 mini to give me another 2 years as the battery on mine also needs replacing.
Did u buy the 13?if so,how does it feels?worth 200more dollars?
@@RuarudoYes i have the 13 mini and its a great phone. Im glad i didnt get a bulky standard size phone
Same here. Im getting the 13 mini instead of the 15. Coming from a 12 mini.
@@WinkelHoof could u update me on how it feels n if is worth it? Would appreciate it
I just upgraded from 12 mini to the 13 mini.
They announced a few days ago that there will be no 14 mini
where did you hear that
I lost my iPhone 13 mini so I’m thinking of getting a 12 mini or 13 pro
A shame there's no lilac color in the 13 line. 😔
2:08 did anyone see that it says on phone that iPhone will be discontinued?!
In a decade read it probably!
@@XDTK2259 but still why in a decade?
@@Manhattan384 why would they discontinue it?
@@mat6916 It would be replaced by iglass
Apple should the mini like with 16 mini then somewhat years later at 19 mini or something, so people who holds on long to this can upgrade
The battery 🔋 alone is not worth the upgrade.
Hi does iPhone 12 mini case fits 13 mini is it the same size please let me know :)
Nope , the 13 mini cameras are a bit bigger and the camera bump is square , while on the 12 mini it is rectangular
Love
Been an android for many years im considering an iphone mini but which one is which ...Yes i get it u know iphones well us android users lots of people we don't sorry better to place a name to each to id please
I got the mini and I’m so so upset they stop the mini on the 14 I love small fast phone
For bigger I got my iPad
Praying for the day when I'll have an iphone😪especially since they are more than a million Ugandan shillings in Uganda😭😭Love your videos tho🤗
@Nicck Fierce Thanks for your encouragement, you have really made my sad christmas eve alot better☺
I’m from Burundi and I have a 6s ,it’s quite well thinking about buying the x , but it cost one million hahahaha
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Can't wait for iPhone 14 Mini coming in September 2022!
not sure if a 14 mini is coming tbh
@@justinreyesv Maybe next iPhone 15 mini want iPhone mini? How this year?
@@Muhfariztopvideosshortsstats08 i was surprised they even released a 13 mini tbh but am happy they did
@@justinreyesv ok
I may be late to the party but I love my 12mini and I intend on getting my moneys worth. I expect to be using this phone for the next. 4-5 + years. 🤞🏽
There’s no product like - they definitely have a life long customer right here!
Im gonna keep my 12 mini as long as i can
How are your battery health % now?
@@gizmoss 83% probably need to replace it soon
@@painz_yt I still use iphone 6 for 4-5 years. Battery health is 78%. I plan to buy an iphone 12 mini but battery quality makes me think 🤔
@@gizmoss it is okay 4-6 hours but the 13 mini is much better
So buy 12 mini or 13 mini?
i need a new phone, been stuck with the iphone 7 haha
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Super awesome comparison review.
12 mini notch looks huge on the small screen….
5:11 is that a rubik's cube and can i solve it
I dont understand how you getthose prices... here the 12 mini costs 660$ for a refurbished phone (new not for sale anymore) or 810$ for a 13 mini new...
I got mine used for 380€ or $404
The new 14 mini will be name the se 23 next gen
I would 100% get the mini if it just had more ram and a 120hz screen
I got the 12 mini and yes it should have had a 120hz screen and a better battery so you can sure come around one day. I can last a day if not play with my phone too much but is a struggle but with my magsafe powerpack np but still a full battery for one day and the 120hz screen would be perfect. Wish they had made a Iphone 14 mini 😪
2:54 is that nick dunkin??
Yeah I was feeling it that day 👌🏻
which one is heavier 12 mini or 13 mini?
12 mini is 135 gr and 13 mini is 141 gr
Just got the 12 Mini on January.. thinking whether to upgrade to 13 Mini or not.. Nope.. I just wait for iPhone 15
Did you get th 15?
@@jepateu8881 not yet
Just bought the 12mini and hate it. My volume keeps changing on its own when I’m on speaker. Everyone keeps saying “I can’t hear you” which is frustrating. I don’t even want to mention the battery!!!!!
Update?
“Nitch” lol
Do both have the A15 bionic chip?
A14 on iPhone 12 and A15 on iPhone 13
My question is should i upgrade from a iphone 8+ to a 12 or 13 mini
Yes
What’s was you choose ? I’ve same question
12 because they are 200-300 dollars now