Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 60999 | Rs. 54999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 is Rs. 60999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) is Rs. 54999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has larger screen size of 6.1 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s 5.4 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has display density of 476 PPI & Apple iPhone 15 has only 460 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v17 and the second one on v14 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 15 | iPhone 12 Mini |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | October 13, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 133 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 476 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back | |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR, HDR Display |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | iOS v14 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 50 hours |