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Apple iPhone 12 Mini 256GB RED

9,1/10 (431 reviews)
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Product information

Key specs

Size mobile phone
Small
Camera quality
Very good
Speed class
Very good
Screen quality
Very good
Total storage capacity
256 GB
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Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert
  • This iPhone is suitable for the new, fast 5G network.
  • You can watch movies and series in high quality on the sharp OLED screen.
  • This small iPhone fits into your pocket entirely and you can operate it with one hand just like the iPhone 7 / 8, the iPhone Xr / 11 / 12 / 12 Pro are larger.
  • With a refresh rate of 60 times per second, the screen is less smooth than that of comparable smartphones.
  • An adapter and earbuds aren't included by default and have to be purchased separately.
  • The device doesn't have a 3.5mm connector to connect headphones or earbuds.
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Description

With the 5G module in the Apple iPhone 12 Mini 256GB RED, you're ready for the internet of the future. This compact starter model model from the iPhone 12 series has a 5.4-inch screen that you can easily operate with one hand. Thanks to the OLED technology in this screen, black tones are really black. On the 256GB storage, you have more than enough space for your photos, videos, and apps. The aluminum sides have the angular design that we know from the iPad Pro. On the back of the device, you'll find a wide-angle lens and an ultra wide-angle lens. With that second camera, you can capture wide landscapes or large buildings. You can also do that in the evening in low light, thanks to Night mode. Thanks to the A14 Bionic chip and 4GB RAM, this device is a bit faster than its predecessors.

Note: an adapter and earbuds aren't included by default. Use your current accessories or purchase them separately.

With the 5G module in the Apple iPhone 12 Mini 256GB RED, you're ready for the internet of the future. This compact starter model model from the iPhone 12 series has a 5.4-inch screen that you can easily operate with one hand. Thanks to the OLED technology in this screen, black tones are really black. On the 256GB storage, you have more than enough space for your photos, videos, and apps. The aluminum sides have the angular design that we know from the iPad Pro. On the back of the device, you'll find a wide-angle lens and an ultra wide-angle lens. With that second camera, you can capture wide landscapes or large buildings. You can also do that in the evening in low light, thanks to Night mode. Thanks to the A14 Bionic chip and 4GB RAM, this device is a bit faster than its predecessors.

Note: an adapter and earbuds aren't included by default. Use your current accessories or purchase them separately.

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Included by default

  • Manual (53.68 KB)
  • Lightning to USB-C cable
  • SIM card pin

Included by default

  • Manual (53.68 KB)
  • Lightning to USB-C cable
  • SIM card pin

Key specs

Size mobile phone
Small
Camera quality
Very good
Speed class
Very good
Screen quality
Very good
Total storage capacity
256 GB
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Reviews

431 reviews
9,1/10 (431 reviews)

Rating

312 reviews with 5 stars

110 reviews with 4 stars

6 reviews with 3 stars

3 reviews with 2 stars

0 reviews with 1 star

Rating per section

Picture quality
10,0
Battery life
7,4
Speed
10,0
Screen quality
10,0
Price-quality ratio
7,8

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Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Compact iPhone with a beautiful OLED screen

  • OLED screen with bright colors
  • Detailed photos in the dark
  • No earbuds and charger in the box
  • Lucinda. apple specialist.
  • 16 February 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,3/10

What. One. iphone.

  • What a screen!
  • fine size
  • No USB-C power strip included
  • Walter
  • 16 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,7/10

It just works as I want!

  • It just works
  • No frustrations when using
  • Way too expensive price
  • Francis engels
  • 24 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

Finally a small size

  • Finally a small size
  • Battery lasts less than the XR but long enough to get through the day
  • Jacqueline kwang
  • 2 December 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
7,3/10

First impression

  • Fast
  • Nice in the hand
  • White is not real white
  • Charlotte steenbeek
  • 15 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

Super fine iPhone. Top performance in a handy format.

  • Perfect size
  • great camera
  • No cons discovered yet
  • Edwin koning
  • 21 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,0/10

Great thing!

  • Very user-friendly with one hand
  • Fast
  • Price
  • Stefan
  • 10 December 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Fantastic and super happy with it

  • Feels good in the hand
  • design
  • No
  • Brecht derks
  • 27 January 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
6,0/10

Nice and small device but too expensive for the battery life

  • Small size light and pleasant
  • Without activating WiFi or Bluetooth and with normal use the battery is already empty around 5:00 PM (100% at 8:00 AM)
  • Steven haesevoets
  • 4 August 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,7/10

this unit is exactly what i needed

  • small size, handy for my handbag and no difference in reading size on screen compared to my previous iphone 7, on the contrary a longer screen
  • beautiful indoor photos
  • no facial recognition possible with mouth mask and then always typing that code is difficult compared to the fingerprint in the past
  • Chantal van de goor
  • 21 January 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
Our expert review

Compact iPhone with a beautiful OLED screen

  • OLED screen with bright colors
  • Detailed photos in the dark
  • Ultra-wide angle lens for expansive photos
  • No earbuds and charger in the box

I can easily operate the beautiful OLED screen of the Apple iPhone 12 mini with my small hands. I can imagine that the device is less suitable for larger hands.

No earbuds and charger
When I open the package, the first thing I see is the iPhone 12 mini itself. There is a white sticker on the screen with a symbolic representation of the operation of the buttons. This is useful when using iPhone for the first time. Below that I find a Lightning to USB C cable, a short manual, a sticker and a SIM card pin. What I miss in the packaging is the charger and EarPods that were previously always included. Fortunately I have a charger and earplugs at home, but I can imagine that this is otherwise a missed.

Suitable size for small hands
The size of Apple iPhone 12 mini is ideal for my small hands. When using it with one hand, I can reach the top of the screen with my thumb without any problem. In addition, it fits more easily in my pocket than my own device, iPhone 11 Pro. Due to the small size, the keyboard is of course also smaller. I notice that my fingers have to get used to that while typing.

OLED screen with bright colors
Unlike other Apple iPhone models with a small screen, the iPhone 12 mini does not have wide screen bezels. As a result, the entire front of the device is covered with the touchscreen. At the top of the screen I find a black notch containing the camera and the sensor for Face ID. That notch is almost invisible against a black background. That is due to the OLED technology in the screen; so black is really black. I also find the colors on this screen very vivid and natural.

Well-exposed photos in the dark
The Apple iPhone 12 mini has an improved wide-angle lens that makes photos in the dark more beautiful. I tested that by taking exactly the same photo with the camera of my iPhone 11 Pro. What is striking is that the photo with iPhone 12 mini is slightly sharper. In addition, the camera of the iPhone 12 mini copes better in the dark with backlight from, for example, lampposts. I also think the ultra-wide-angle lens is a nice addition. I often use it when I walk through the city and want to take a wide photo of a building or the streetscape. I do miss a telephoto lens on this device to zoom in further without loss of quality.

  • Lucinda. apple specialist.
  • 16 February 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,3/10

What. One. iphone.

  • What a screen!
  • fine size
  • Beautiful photos
  • No USB-C power strip included

What a phone! Switched from the Iphone 8, because of the size deliberately waited for a 'small' model to be released. But insanely what a relief. Fast, clear screen, very nice pictures. I chose the color blue, very happy with it! i.c.w. a silicone case (blue) a very chic phone that will hopefully last a few years..

It takes some getting used to without a home button, but that will soon no longer be an issue. It's also a shame that no power strip is included for the included USB-C charging cable, as Apple mentioned, everyone has enough power strips at home, but in 95% of the cases this is a USB-A power strip.

  • Walter
  • 16 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,7/10

It just works as I want!

  • It just works
  • No frustrations when using
  • Nice and fast
  • Way too expensive price

I come from a Huawei P20 Lite and that mobile has been giving me nothing but frustrations lately. In a fit of anger I ordered this iPhone 12 mini. When I was still in my senses, I would never have gotten this over my head because I personally think those things are way too expensive. As always, I received the thing from Coolblue the next day, even though Bpost wants to do everything it can to give their postmen and women some slack. However, then came the revelation. The iPhone does what you ask of it, without murmuring and in no time. Even Siri understood me right away unlike that discarded chinese roboid. Been a frustration free phone user for 6 days now and I love it. Except you Apple, I'm still not a fan and you're way overpriced. But damn, what's the good stuff.

  • Francis engels
  • 24 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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Specifications

Product

Product number
871084
Manufacturer code
MGEC3ZD/A
Brand
Apple
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue
Old product returned for free
Yes

General

Mobile phone type
Smartphone
Recommended for use
Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) category
C
Bundle contains
No accessories

Update policy

Year introduced
2020
Introduction month
November
Operating system
iOS
iOS version when introduced
iOS 14
Update to iOS version possible
iOS 15
Latest iOS version
Yes
Expected number of remaining iOS updates
5
Assessment remaining iOS updates
Standard
Expected frequency security updates
Each quarter
Expected date of last security update
September 2026
Assessment remaining security updates
Excellent
Review update policy
Very good

Physical properties

Size mobile phone
Small
Height
13,15 cm
Width
6,42 cm
Depth
0,74 cm
Weight
133 g
Color
Red
Water-resistant
Yes
IP certification
IP68
Shockproof
Yes
Sound reproduction
Stereo
MagSafe magnet
Yes

Processor and memory

Speed class
Very good
Processor
A14 Bionic Chip
Number of primary processor cores
Hexa-Core (6)
Total storage capacity
256 GB
Internal RAM
4 GB
Memory card reader
No

SIM card

SIM free
Yes
SIM card slot type
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Yes
Content SIM tray
1 SIM card slot and a slot for a digital SIM card (eSIM)
Samsung region lock
No

Rear cameras

Camera quality
Very good
Built-in camera
Yes
Total number of megapixels
12 MP
Autofocus
Yes
Type of autofocus
Contrast detection
Video function
Yes
Video Recording quality
4K @ 60 FPS
Rear flash
Yes
Lens type
Standard
Image stabilization type
Optical Image Stabilization
Aperture
1,6
Flash type
Quad LED with True Tone
HDR support camera
Yes
Type of image sensor
1/2.55"
Second rear camera
Yes
Rear camera 2 lens type
Wide-angle
Number of megapixels second rear camera
12 MP
Fixed aperture second rear camera
2,4
Type of image stabilization second rear camera
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus second rear camera
Yes
Type of autofocus second rear camera
Contrast detection
Optical zoom function second rear camera
No
Third rear camera
No
Fourth rear camera
No
Fifth camera on the back
No

Front cameras

Front Camera
Yes
Front camera type
Notch in screen
Number of megapixels front camera
12 MP
Fixed aperture front camera
2,2
Type of image stabilization front camera
Optical Image Stabilization
Front flash
No
Second front camera
No

Screen

Screen size
5,4 inches
Screen-to-body ratio
87,85 %
Screen quality
Very good
Foldable
No
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Resolution height
2340 pixels
Resolution width
1080 pixels
Pixel density
476 ppi
Notification LED
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Sharpness
Apple HDR
Screen type
Super Retina XDR
Scratch resistant
Yes
Gorilla Glass
No
HDR support
Yes
Type of HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10

Battery

Battery life according to customers
Poor
Number of hours of video playback
15 hours
Battery/battery capacity
2227 mAh
Quick charge functionality
Yes
Fast charge type
Power Delivery 3.0
Power wired fast charging
20 W
Wireless charging
Yes
Power wireless fast charging
15 W
Charge other devices wirelessly
No
Replaceable battery
No

Connectivity

Options internet connection
4G and 5G
Built-in WiFi
Yes
WiFi standards
Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.0
NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
No
USB port
No
Lightning connector
Yes
Suitable for Samsung DeX
No

Sensors

Home button
No
Fingerprint identity sensor
No
Facial recognition
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Compass
Yes
Pedometer
Yes
GPS sensor
Yes

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