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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize having a larger screen and slightly longer battery life, go for the iPhone 11, understanding that it is slightly larger and heavier. However, if you prefer a newer model with higher screen quality and are comfortable with a smaller and lighter device, the iPhone 12 mini might suit you better, though keep in mind it has a shorter battery life compared to the iPhone 11. Both phones have similar camera capabilities and neither has a headphone jack, but the iPhone 12 mini supports 5G if that is important for your needs. The difference in cost is for features such as screen quality, size, and 5G support with the iPhone 12 mini being a bit more expensive. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 11
  • The Apple iPhone 11 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 12 mini.
Advantages of the Apple iPhone 12 mini
  • Good for taking photos
  • Good for recording videos
  • Very good display quality
  • Good performance

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

6.6
iPhone 11
iPhone 12 mini
7.3
The Apple iPhone 12 mini has good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 11 has only fair overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

6.2
iPhone 11
iPhone 12 mini
7.1
The Apple iPhone 12 mini takes good photos, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair photos.

Battery

7.1 Hours
iPhone 11
iPhone 12 mini
5.1 Hours
The Apple iPhone 11 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Apple iPhone 12 mini has 5.1 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 11 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Apple iPhone 12 mini is 5.4 inches.

Cost

$271
iPhone 11
iPhone 12 mini
$300
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The Apple iPhone 11 has a price of $271 and the Apple iPhone 12 mini costs $300.
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Key similarities

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Video Quality

6.8
iPhone 11
iPhone 12 mini
7.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple iPhone 12 mini to have good videos, while the Apple iPhone 11 takes only fair videos.

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How the Apple iPhone 11 and the Apple iPhone 12 mini compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone 12 mini

GENERAL

Price
$271
$300
Brand
AppleApple
Operating System
iOSiOS
Release Date
September 20, 2019November 13, 2020

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"5.4"
Resolution
1792 x 8282340 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
326476
Display Type
LCDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A13A14
Internal Storage
64 GB64 GB
RAM
4 GB4 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
6.7/107.4/10
Photos Score
6.2/107.1/10
Videos Score
6.8/107.3/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS12 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.1 Hours5.1 Hours
Battery Capacity
3110 mAh2227 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
7.5 W12 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
5.94" x 2.98"5.18" x 2.53"
Weight
6.84 oz4.76 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.05.0
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
N/A(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Black, White, Green, Purple, Red, YellowBlue, Purple, Green, White, Black, Red
SD Card
NoNo
Custom ROM Support
NoNo

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Tom's Guide

Mark Spoonauer | September 2021
"The iPhone 11 delivers superb cameras, fast performance and excellent battery life, making it the iPhone to buy for many people. The cameras are very good, thanks to an ultra-wide lens and a Night mode for better low-light performance. This device also has IP68-rated water resistance, which means that it can withstand 2 meters of water for 30 minutes, and is one of the best waterproof phones out there."

Apple iPhone 12 mini

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TechRadar

James Peckham | September 2022
"If you’re going to opt for an iPhone and you want a smaller device without buying up the latest iPhone 13 mini, this is the perfect option for you – and it’s one of the smallest 5G phones on the market too. The camera is versatile, the screen is fantastic, it comes with reams of power and the added benefits of 5G and MagSafe mean this is a phone that will last you for years to come."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

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