People who want a smaller phone will be hard-pressed to find a device as compelling as the iPhone 12 mini. That's because Apple took nearly everything that worked well in the larger iPhone 12 including its high-powered A14 Bionic chipset and excellent cameras and packed them into a pint-sized frame.

Small design makes it easy to handle; Excellent performance; Beautiful screen

Lackluster battery life; Slower MagSafe charging

So cute! Smartphones are getting bigger and bigger, but Apple offers a real alternative with the iPhone 12 mini, which is unique in the high-end segment with its 5.4-inch screen. However, the small form factor also poses problems. Find out whether Apple's mini mix works out in this review.

bright and color-accurate display, fast SoC, good dual camera, accurate positioning, wide frequency coverage

OLED flickering, mediocre speakers, no mmWave in Europe, no 5G for dual-SIM, limited NFC

“The iPhone 12 Mini is exactly what fans of small phones been waiting for: A full-featured iPhone in a tiny size.”

Incredible compact size; Great camera quality; Top-notch performance; Every iPhone 12 feature

Weak battery life; Screen can actually feel cramped

The smallest iPhone in years still has all the power of its larger sibling and comes with a cost saving. It’s the perfect choice for compact phone lovers.

Compact size; Great screen quality; Top camera; One-hand operation

A little small for gaming and video; Entry-level storage is low; Battery life not as good as other iPhones

The smol phone to beat.

It’s a baby iPhone. It’s fun to carry around. It’s easy to forget about. And unlike the small-ish iPhone SE, the iPhone 12 Mini has Apple’s newest chip, display, and camera system. Also: wireless charging.

Battery life is not as good as on a big phone. Speakers aren’t great either. Smaller screen is less optimal for extended video watching … but maybe that’s a good thing.

The iPhone 12 mini is an affordable and compact yet powerful flagship phone that is truly in a class all its own. It’s not only the best small phone there is, but also one of the best smartphones and 5G values, full stop.

Perfect for small phone lovers, Capable dual cameras, Comprehensive 5G support, Incredible A14 Bionic power, Reasonable starting price

Only 64GB storage to start, No charger in box, Battery life shorter than other iPhone 12 models

The iPhone 12 mini is the cheapest of the new and starts at Rs 69,990. For anyone who likes small phones, the iPhone 12 mini is a no-brainer. It delivers excellent performance, has a really good camera and looks great.

Compact size, Impressive performance, Good cameras

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades