Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Google Pixel 6a

$278

$349

Key specs

Google Pixel 6a wins

Camera

The Apple iPhone 12 mini has a camera score of 7.2 and the Google Pixel 6a has a score of 8.2.

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Google Pixel 6a wins

Battery

The Apple iPhone 12 mini has 5.1 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6a has 7.6 hours of battery life.

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 12 mini has a screen size of 5.4 inches and the Google Pixel 6a is 6.1 inches.

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Comparison Summary
Better Camera	Google Pixel 6a
Better Battery	Google Pixel 6a
Better Screen	Apple iPhone 12 mini
Better performance	Apple iPhone 12 mini

How the Apple iPhone 12 mini and the Google Pixel 6a compare to other phones

Spec Comparison


	Apple iPhone 12 mini	Google Pixel 6a

GENERAL
Price
Price	$278	$349
Brand
Brand	Apple	Google
Operating System
Operating System	iOS	Android
Year Released
Year Released	2020	2022
Size
Size	5.18" x 2.53"	5.99" x 2.83"

SCREEN
Screen Size
Screen Size	5.4"	6.1"
Resolution
Resolution	2340 x 1080	2400 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch
Pixels Per Inch	476	429
Display Type
Display Type	OLED	OLED
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
Peak Brightness
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	500 nits
Curved Screen Edges
Curved Screen Edges	No	No

CAMERA
Camera Score
Camera Score	7.2^/10	8.2^/10
Rear Cameras
Rear Cameras	Main, Ultrawide	Main, Ultrawide
Main Camera
Main Camera	12 megapixels + OIS	12.2 megapixels + OIS
Ultrawide Field Of View
Ultrawide Field Of View	120°	114°
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Max Video Frame Rate
Max Video Frame Rate	60fps @ 4k	60fps @ 4k

BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life	5.1 Hours	7.6 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity	2227 mAh	4410 mAh
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging	Yes	No

INTERNAL
Processor
Processor	A14	Tensor
Internal Storage
Internal Storage	64 GB	128 GB
RAM
RAM	4 GB	6 GB

OTHER FEATURES
Headphone Jack
Headphone Jack	No	No
Stock Android
Stock Android	N/A	Yes
Unlockable Bootloader
Unlockable Bootloader	No	Yes (Except Verizon Models)
Color
Color	Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, Red	Chalk, Sage, Charcoal
SD Card
SD Card	No	No
Dual SIM
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
Custom ROM Support
Custom ROM Support	No	Yes
Warranty
Warranty	12 months	12 months
Charging Port
Charging Port	Lightning	USB-C
Screen Cutout
Screen Cutout	Notch	Hole Punch
Extra Buttons
Extra Buttons	Silent Switch	None
OS Updates Until
OS Updates Until	November 2026	July 2025
Security Updates Until
Security Updates Until	November 2027	July 2027
OS Update Timeliness
OS Update Timeliness	8.8^/10	10^/10
Water Resistance Rating
Water Resistance Rating	8	7
Dust Resistance Rating
Dust Resistance Rating	6	6

Shopping

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."

Google Pixel 6a

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Ars Technica

Ron Amadeo | July 2022

"it's very hard to find fault with the Pixel 6a. It has a processor that, in the US at least, blows away other Android phones in this price range. The design is great, the camera is fine, and the price is right. What's not to like?"