Compare the Apple iPhone 12 (Mini) to the Apple iPhone 11

The housing of the Apple iPhone 12 (Mini) got a makeover. For example, the sides are smoothed instead of round. This gives the device the same robust design as the old iPhone 4 models. Thanks to the glass back, the device is suitable for wireless charging. The Apple iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch screen, but the housing is smaller than that of the iPhone 11. And thanks to the 5.4-inch screen, the design of the iPhone 12 Mini is even smaller.

The Apple iPhone 11 has a familiar design we've known since 2017. The rounded sides are made of matte aluminum and the glass back looks the same as that of the iPhone 12. That means this device is suitable for wireless charging as well. The screen size of the iPhone 11 is the same as the iPhone 12, but the housing is larger. That's why the screen takes up more space in relation to the housing.

For the first time, the iPhone starter model has a screen with OLED technology. Apple calls it a Super Retina XDR display. The pixel density (PPI) of this 6.1-inch screen is 460, which is a lot sharper than that of its predecessor. In addition, the iPhone 12 (Mini) has Ceramic Shield. This coating ensures that the chance of the screen breaking is up to 4 times smaller when you drop your device. Do you prefer a compact screen? The smaller 5.4-inch OLED screen of the iPhone 12 Mini offers a solution.

The screen of the iPhone 11 is just as large as that of the iPhone 12, but the screen quality differs. This device has a Liquid Retina HD screen, which is the same as LCD quality. The screen has a pixel density (PPI) of 326. This means that the screen isn't as sharp as the screen of the iPhone 12 (Mini). The iPhone 11 doesn't have Ceramic Shield for extra fall protection, but the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini do.

The A14 Bionic Chip in the iPhone 12 is about 50% faster than the processor in the iPhone 11. That means that games boot even faster and navigation is faster than ever. You can use the Apple iPhone 12 with regular wireless chargers, but also with MagSafe chargers. These new chargers are magnetic and you can easily attach them to the back of your device. The battery of this device lasts about 11 hours if you're watching Netflix. For the iPhone 12 Mini, that's about 10 hours.

You can wirelessly charge the Apple iPhone 11 with regular wireless chargers, but it's not suitable for the new MagSafe chargers. Do you stream a lot of movies and series? Your battery will last about 11 hours. That's just as long as the battery life of the iPhone 12. Thanks to the A13 Bionic Chip, the iPhone is fast. Despite this, the iPhone 12 is 50% faster with its new processor.

From the outside, you don't see a difference between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11 cameras. Still, there are some improvements. For example, the wide-angle lens now has an aperture of f/1.6. This means that the camera lets in more light with photos and videos. That's an advantage in situations with little ambient light. Do you want to take photos in the dark? Both the cameras on the back and the FaceTime camera now have a night mode for better lighting with photos in the dark.

The camera of the iPhone 11 performs about 27% less in an environment with little ambient light. That's because only 1 camera has a night mode, the wide-angle lens. In addition, this lens has an aperture of f/1.8. This means that the lens doesn't let in as much light as the camera of the iPhone 12 (Mini) and takes less beautiful pictures in the dark.

With the Apple iPhone 12, you can use the 5G network. This provides a faster internet connection and more stability. You'll notice this in particular when you're in crowded areas. You can choose from 5 different colors: white, black, green, blue, and (PRODUCT)RED. Do you record a lot of videos and frequently download movies and series? Go for a 256GB storage capacity. Consider the 128GB version if you prefer streaming over downloading and want enough space for all your apps and photos.

The Apple iPhone comes in 6 different colors. This gives you more options than the iPhone 12 (Mini). You can choose from black, green, purple, white, yellow, and PRODUCT(RED). Do you never want to worry about storage again? Choose a model with a 256GB storage capacity. Is enough space for your apps and photos all that's important to you? The 128GB version is good enough. Unlike the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini, the iPhone 11 isn't suitable for 5G internet. You can only use the 4G network.