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 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (92)
84
Best: Google Pixel 7 Pro (105)
92
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100)
74
Asus ZenFone 7 Pro
Best: Asus ZenFone 7 Pro (79)
65
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (94)
80
Google Pixel 7a
Best: Google Pixel 7a (90)
68
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (93)
75
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (80)
79
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (86)
80
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (90)
87
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 40 Pro (92)
70
Asus ZenFone 6
Best: Asus ZenFone 6 (97)
66
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Best: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (83)
78
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (82)
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

27
th
1. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
145
9. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
141
14. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
137
16. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
136
18. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
135
18. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
135
18. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Exynos)
135
21. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
134
21. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos)
134
26. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
133
27. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
132
27. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
132
33. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (Exynos)
130
33. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
130
35. Samsung Galaxy S10+ (Exynos)
129
37. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
127
45. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
45. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
122
49. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
119
58. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
112
61. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
111
62. Apple iPhone SE (2020)
110
72. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
100
85. 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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