I compared the size and design of the iPhone 12 mini with successive iPhones



The iPhone 12 series has a linear design similar to the early iPhone, but the

iPhone 12 mini , which appeared on November 13, 2020, is a high-performance smartphone equipped with the same camera and chip as the iPhone 12 , but with Face ID. It is the smallest of the iPhones, and the size is reminiscent of the past iPhone series. I was wondering how much the size and design have changed compared to the previous iPhone series, so I compared it with successive iPhones.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini-Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/iphone-12/

This is a group photo of iPhone 4 and later iPhones. The top row is iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 from the left, and the second row is the large screen model of the iPhone directly above. From the left, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus. The third row is the model after iPhone X where Face ID first appeared, from the left iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini. Below the red iPhone XR are the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, which were announced at the same time. Below the purple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are in order. Below the iPhone 12 mini are the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro , and iPhone 12 Pro Max . At the bottom right are the 1st generation iPhone SE and the 2nd generation iPhone SE from the left.



First, compare the size and design of the iPhone 12 series. When you display the

GIGAZINE page in the order of iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max from the left, it looks like this. iPhone 12 Pro Max can display the most information at once.



The surface of the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro has a metallic luster for a more luxurious finish. In addition, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini have dual cameras, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro have triple cameras. The difference between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro cameras has

been reviewed in a previous article .



If you stack iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max in this order from the top, it looks like this on the top. There is nothing other than the antenna line and it is simple.



The bottom looks like this, looking at the holes in the stereo speakers and microphones on both sides, the iPhone 12 mini has one less on each side and the iPhone 12 Pro Max has one more on each side compared to the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12. I understand.



There is no difference in the number or position of the buttons on the left side.



The number and arrangement of buttons on the right side and the position of the antenna line are all the same.



Also, with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, it's difficult to tap the edge of the screen with one hand ...



With the iPhone 12 mini, even when I grabbed it firmly, my fingers reached the edge of the keyboard, so I was able to enter characters comfortably with one hand.



Next, let's compare the 1st generation iPhone SE (left), which is very popular as a small iPhone, the 2nd generation iPhone SE (middle), which recently appeared as a successor model, and the iPhone 12 mini (right). When you display the GIGAZINE page for each, it looks like this. The iPhone 12 mini is more compact than the 2nd generation iPhone SE, but the screen is displayed all the way up and down, so you can display more information at once than the 2nd generation iPhone SE. Less information is displayed on the 1st generation iPhone SE.



The back looks like this. The iPhone 12 mini and the 2nd generation iPhone SE have a glass coating. In addition, the model name and various certification marks are written on the 1st generation iPhone SE, but it is simple with only the camera and Apple logo mark on the back of the iPhone 12 mini and the 2nd generation iPhone SE.



The cameras are getting bigger and bigger with the 1st generation iPhone SE, the 2nd generation iPhone SE, and the iPhone 12 mini, and the iPhone 12 mini is equipped with two lenses. Also, since the camera of the 1st generation iPhone SE does not protrude from the main body, it will not wobble even if it is placed with the back side down.



Looking at the top of the iPhone 12 mini, the 2nd generation iPhone SE, and the 1st generation iPhone SE in that order from the top, it looks like this. There's nothing on the top of the iPhone 12 mini and the 2nd generation iPhone SE, but the 1st generation iPhone SE has a lock button.



The bottom looks like this. The shape of the speaker holes is different. The connectors are all Lightning, and the 1st generation iPhone SE has an earphone jack that is no longer included in the

iPhone 7 .



There is a volume control button and an audio on / off button on the left side. The volume control buttons on the 1st generation iPhone SE are marked with '+' and '-', but they are not marked on the iPhone 12 mini and the 2nd generation iPhone SE, so they are simple. Also, although it's a little hard to see, there is a SIM card slot on the left side of the iPhone 12 mini. In addition, the 2nd generation iPhone SE has a smooth side bend, while the iPhone 12 mini and the 1st generation iPhone SE have a square design.



The iPhone 12 mini has only side buttons on the right side, but the 2nd generation iPhone SE also has a SIM card slot. Also, since the lock button on the 1st generation iPhone SE is on the top, there is only a SIM card slot on the right side. Furthermore, the antenna lines of the 1st generation iPhone SE and 2nd generation iPhone SE stand out in white, but the antenna lines of the iPhone 12 mini are similar in color to the main body and are not so noticeable.



When I try using the 1st generation iPhone SE, it looks like this. I feel quite cramped when I'm used to the larger smartphones these days.



The iPhone 12 mini is smaller than the 2nd generation iPhone SE and can be easily operated with one hand, but it has a larger screen display and the same high-performance chip as other iPhone 12 series, so 'It's about time. It is a good smartphone that can be recommended for people who want to buy a new smartphone but do not have the right size for recent smartphones.

The 64GB model of the iPhone 12 mini is 74,800 yen excluding tax, the 128GB model is 79,800 yen excluding tax, and the 256GB model is 90,800 yen excluding tax.

in Review,   Mobile,   Hardware, Posted by log1o_hf