The iPhone 12 mini is the smallest and lightest model in Apple’s iPhone 12 series, offering a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display and the same fast A14 processor that’s used across the entire line. The iPhone 12 mini has the same dual-camera system as the iPhone 12.
At the front is the same selfie camera shared by all iPhone 12 models. It features a 12 MP main sensor that is accompanied by a SL 3D sensor for depth estimation. Front camera video can be recorded at 4K resolution up to 60 frames per second.
Key front camera specifications:
- Dual front camera
- 12 MP 1/3.6-inch sensor with 23 mm-equivalent f/2.2-aperture lens
- SL 3D sensor for depth estimation
- 4K 2160p Dolby Vision HDR video at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at up to 120 fps, gyro-EIS
With all iPhone 12 models sharing the same front camera specs and processor, one would expect the Apple iPhone 12 mini Selfie results to be very close to those of the iPhone 12 Pro we tested previously. We have confirmed this by putting the Apple iPhone 12 mini through the complete DXOMARK Selfie test protocol.
Apple iPhone 12 mini, outdoor portrait
Apple iPhone 12 mini, crop: good detail
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, outdoor portrait
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, crop: good detail
Scores across all Photo and Video attributes are pretty much identical (within the margin of error). The only noticeable difference we encountered was for flash exposure, where the iPhone 12 mini shows more instabilities than the 12 Pro, resulting in a lower flash score. The difference is likely due to the smaller size of the iPhone 12 mini’s display, which is used to illuminate selfie subjects in “flash” shots.
Given the almost identical results, we are posting only this short article for the Apple iPhone 12 mini. For the full set of sample images and measurements as well as a complete analysis, please click on the link below and read the full review of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro.
Go to the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Selfie review
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Apple iPhone 12 mini
132
selfie
83
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (99)
84
Best: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (110)
92
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (105)
74
Asus ZenFone 7 Pro
Best: Asus ZenFone 7 Pro (79)
65
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (94)
80
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (91)
68
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (93)
75
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Best: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85)
79
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (89)
80
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 15 Pro (90)
87
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (95)
70
Asus ZenFone 6
Best: Asus ZenFone 6 (97)
66
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Best: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (83)
78
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84)
Please be aware that beyond this point, we have not modified the initial test results. While data and products remain fully comparable, you might encounter mentions and references to the previous scores.
Position in Global Ranking
36
th
2. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
151
2. Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
151
5. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
149
8. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
145
15. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
142
18. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
141
23. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
137
25. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
136
27. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
135
27. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
135
27. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Exynos)
135
30. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
134
30. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos)
134
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
133
36. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
132
36. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
132
42. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (Exynos)
130
42. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
130
44. Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Exynos)
129
47. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
127
56. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
56. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
122
60. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
119
69. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
112
72. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
111
73. Apple iPhone SE (2020)
110
83. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
100
96. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
83
Position in Premium Ranking
5
th
5. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
132
8. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
127
14. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
119
20. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
100
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