after watching the video and i would say if anyone just wants camera the mini would be enough. but i like big phones so i would prefer the pro max, but i dont use iphones, im looking to get the dxomark number 1, huawei mate 40 pro. that phone has the best dynamic range its crazy.
For real man, I have an s10 plus and one friend of mine has an iphone 8 and it's so nice to hold it in hand, as you said it's addictive😂😂 bet the 12 mini feels even nicer, I really can't decide between the 12 mini and the 12 pro
I have small hands so I was pleasantly surprised when I hold my friend's iphone 7. It feels so good to carry a smaller sized phone. Really tired having to do finger gymnastics if I'm not using my two hands 😂
Exactly. I miss the old flip phones and the smallest phone I have atm is my Samsung s9 but with a case the thing is HUGE. forget pockets. It already fell out of one and smashed! Ugh.
Did you film all these clips in HDR? When I use my 12 pro max to shoot in HDR, and then transfer to my computer to edit, it looks terrible, compared to how it looks playing directly from the phone. Also having other video quality issues in general like popping in the audio lots of noise in certain shots
Brilliant comparison that gives an honest opinion about what most people want to know without any exaggeration or hype. The methodical way you do your testing and the different aspects of the phone performance that you cover that are often neglected by others (no other reviewer that I've seen mentioned the sound syncing issue, for example) are much appreciated.
I've watched 3 reviews on just cameras - this answered not only all my questions I set out with but went so beyond that to everyday usage. Beautiful review! BEST one I came across.
Thanks for taking my doubts about the cameras!! I was very confused because I love the size 12 mini, but I was always thinking about the 12 pro cameras.... And personally the size of iPhone its a big deal because i have the SE (1º generation) and it's a huge difference between the recent models comparing to mine. Excellent review, now I can say that I will definitely buy the 12 mini.
Really great review, but I did notice that you showed the battery from 12 Pro and 12 Mini, 12 Mini had lower screen brightness and that could be why they were at the same 80 percent.
I’m soooo glad I came across your channel!!! I’m looking to upgrade to the 13 pro from my xs max but judging by this excellent camera comparison I reckon the mini is what I’m gonna go for. Can’t wait to see you repeat this test with the new 13s. I really appreciate the work you’re doing, one of the best comparison videos I’ve watched!
This is one of the most helpful reviews of these 3 phones that I've seen. Thank you so much for testing them all together, at the same time! If I was to get one, it'd be the mini.
Uh i don’t get why there is too less views - this guy is fantastic and super honest in his video review - I watched too many videos on mini and pro - until this video I wasn’t able to make a decision on if I should go with mini or pro. But after watching this video - I have decided - am goin with Mini White (even colour) ... Good job bud
Got the mini couple weeks ago and haven’t looked back! Glad apple made the perfect size phone and didn’t compromise on any features. Even the battery life is decent if you’re not gaming or heavy editing.
Clear cut work! 💎👌🏻 Appreciating that you put in the time and effort to prepare such a setup and run around with it for hours it conducting all those hands-on tests instead of just talking off a desk.
@@anthonygiordano3991 I am not a heavy phone user, I use my iPad at home and at work, so I have absolutely no issues with the batt life. I can easily get a couple days when I forget to charge it at night. Hope that helps. Cheers.
@@erfannazarian what’ does the first two words mean? Lol. Yes, the battery life is 2-3 times better. I’m so impressed. Charges really quickly too. I love it. Best decision I’ve made in awhile.
Excellent review, thank you so much! I've been between the 12 mini and pro, but after dealing with the 6S+ for years, I just can't take the size anymore. I was concerned about battery life, and camera quality but your review has me leaning towards the Mini again.
This was soo incredibly useful! Thank you! I'm disappointed with the Pro MAX, dubbed "camera maximus" on their website... But I do like the bigger screen and better battery life 😄
Wow, really awesome video; great work with the comparisons! I really have been wanting the mini because I’m tired of the big phones, but I was concerned about picture/video quality, etc. But I’m sold! Very glad to have watched your video. Keep up the great work with the reviews.
Hi Ben, Thanks for the comparison video :) I am just curious @ 4:10 the in-frame zoom you do for the comparison, is that a plugin or did yo just overlap and keyframe a transform/crop ? and also 5:11, did you make that overlay or also a plugin/stock footage? Thanks and have a good day :)
finding this video 2 years later after the back market price of the 12 has finally gone low enough for me to order one. I ended up going with a mini, because its small and compact. The only thing I wanted the pro model for was the LiDar sensor, which is good for capturing 3D models on the fly, but its nothing some photogrammetry cant do better. I already have a camera for shooting videos and taking photos, but yah... the 12 mini seemed like the perfect fit for me. at $315 for a 256gb model, I cant complain!
wael hussien Night mode with the ultra wide sucks at F 2.4 tho, the next Iphones are already rumored to have much better ultra wide cameras at F 1.8 and with 6 element lenses
Thanks for the great review. Ben. I thought lidar gonna make a great difference but clearly not much. Now i can make up my mind knowing which model to go far.
Thanks for the great comparison. Strange that the allegedly 43% bigger sensor and the sensor stabilization on the Pro Max appears to make no difference in picture/video quality.
totally helpful review! simply honest and well made explained and overall great to help in decision making. definitely gonna go with the mini too. thanks for the edit
Excellent comparison among 12 family thanks for clearing my doubts about camera. This year iPhone 12 mini for me as I am average user all phones are same accept size and prize.
After a lot of going back and fourth, I will finally return my pro max and get the mini. I love small phones. Now that I know the cameras are pretty much the same I will make the jump. I will miss the telephoto lens but it's not enough for me to hold on to it.
Thanks for your honest review. After having the pro max since November, it was too heavy and felt uncomfortable to hold, I bought the mini. I am happy with it. I live the lightness, easy to hold, texting is not a problem, pictures are great. I’m sorry I spent so much money on the pro max.
Great comparison. Mini is a great choice. I still have my se, fits pocket and one hand very well. The 12 pro screen was set brighter than the other two so maybe 80% battery life left in the end of the test is a bit harsh 😉
Great comparison video Ben. In my opinion, if someone is considering the pro and can live with the size of the pro max, spending the extra $100 USD is a no brainer. It will be interesting to see if the picture quality of the pro max will increase once appleproraw is unleashed.
I agree about your gripe regarding the max's display. Everything is just magnified its like they just made it for a huge person. They should add a choice to scale everything down to fit more content. Too much wasted space
Thank you for helping me decide. I have an iPhone Mini mint green that I currently use for my son’s basketball games and was considering getting the Pro and now I know I won’t need it. Thanks so much!
So, I just got my mini 2 days ago and I have been trying to convince myself that I got a good deal for getting it then I found your comparison video. Thanks for a great content! I'm loving my 12 mini even more because of this. 😍😍
Fantastic review, this is so very helpful! I’ve watched your other review comparing the Pixel 5 as well and I'm torn between the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5. Which phone do you reach for when taking photos of your kids? In particular a non-stop toddler?
Going from an iPhone 6s with display failure over to a mini. I’m impressed with your review, and I will be investing in the mini, because I also don’t wanna carry around a flatscreen TV in my pocket. So, thank you much.
This was so incredibly helpful! I thought I had to go PRO to get a decent camera and was bummed about the size of the phone (coming from a 6...what year is it right now lol??). THANK YOU for all the examples!
@@AuthenTech I am torn as to which one to get. I could easily wait for the 13s to come out. I want a phone so I can start vlogging (very minimal) while I travel and am thinking of starting this new journey by optimizing an iPhone for the purpose and "maybe" upgrade later (or not). I know I don't want a Pro Max. So it is between the Mini (base on the size and a great day-to-day enjoyment) or 12 Pro (based on performance and future-proofing) I currently have a Pixel XL2 - overall with the case it is very similar size to a bare 12. I currently only use the phone to email, text, podcasts & audiobooks. No gaming or watching YT on the phone. So battery concerns are not really a factor. I am marginally annoyed at the reach on the XL2 - but not a deal breaker. I wear a medium glove...
Now that was one excellent comparison thanks! I'm not into iPhone's (yet LOL) but my wife is so bought her the Pro, she's coming from a 6S Plus so should be a substantial upgrade for sure. If I were to jump ship think I'd opt for the mini too as phone's these days (imo) are getting too big and unwieldy.
The mini doesn't allow for night mode portraits (background blur). Nor the regular 12. Please, consider adding a comment to clarify that and not confuse people.
Very well done test and comparison. There might be a case to go for the Max version perhaps when a real video/camera pro wants to shoot in raw/dng? Is it a software issue with Apple who is not pulling all the details a max sensor and optics can deliver? I own an a 12 Pro and didn't go with the Max because it is too large and the benefits are minimal.
I didn't even include pricing, the Pro Max STARTS at $1100, the Mini starts at $729. I'm saving over 300 bucks! :)
If you are Reading This, I love your content ❤️ From India.
Great comparison mate.
In your opinion which one is worth it in regards to the photo and video quality? Thank in advance Authentech - Ben Schmanke ?
after watching the video and i would say if anyone just wants camera the mini would be enough. but i like big phones so i would prefer the pro max, but i dont use iphones, im looking to get the dxomark number 1, huawei mate 40 pro. that phone has the best dynamic range its crazy.
Great work! I'm going with the Mini too 👍
Great comparison man. You just convinced me to get the mini as my vlogging camera👌🏽
lol same
@wedeston design matters
How’s battery life?
@@Mdogbrown 8hrs wth camera recording continuously
@@alien8982 5g?
Finally! Found someone who is honestly giving a camera review for the iPhone 12s. Thank you Ben!
12s??
@@bcrbes series
Abhilash Kujur gotcha
There are so many out there. Wdym
You meant 12’s.
That ‘Apostrophe’ and the capitalisation can lead to big misunderstandings 😅
The mini is the size a phone should be. It’s extremely addicting just holding it.
For real man, I have an s10 plus and one friend of mine has an iphone 8 and it's so nice to hold it in hand, as you said it's addictive😂😂 bet the 12 mini feels even nicer, I really can't decide between the 12 mini and the 12 pro
I have small hands so I was pleasantly surprised when I hold my friend's iphone 7. It feels so good to carry a smaller sized phone. Really tired having to do finger gymnastics if I'm not using my two hands 😂
@@luca.97-q5p true my mother has the iPhone 6 and I have the iPhone XR but it'd really nice to hold!
Exactly. I miss the old flip phones and the smallest phone I have atm is my Samsung s9 but with a case the thing is HUGE. forget pockets. It already fell out of one and smashed! Ugh.
Reminds me of the iPhone 5 but just a little bit bigger but not too much bigger. I love the mini!
Did you film all these clips in HDR? When I use my 12 pro max to shoot in HDR, and then transfer to my computer to edit, it looks terrible, compared to how it looks playing directly from the phone. Also having other video quality issues in general like popping in the audio lots of noise in certain shots
Brilliant comparison that gives an honest opinion about what most people want to know without any exaggeration or hype. The methodical way you do your testing and the different aspects of the phone performance that you cover that are often neglected by others (no other reviewer that I've seen mentioned the sound syncing issue, for example) are much appreciated.
Much thanks 🙏
I switched from 11 to 12 mini and couldn't be happier! I hold it in hand all day long and hand never gets tired, it's so light weighted.
I've watched 3 reviews on just cameras - this answered not only all my questions I set out with but went so beyond that to everyday usage. Beautiful review! BEST one I came across.
I got the mini and for the first time in years im so happy with this phone , love the mini amazing.
That's good to hear, the Mini size is 👌
Thanks for taking my doubts about the cameras!! I was very confused because I love the size 12 mini, but I was always thinking about the 12 pro cameras.... And personally the size of iPhone its a big deal because i have the SE (1º generation) and it's a huge difference between the recent models comparing to mine. Excellent review, now I can say that I will definitely buy the 12 mini.
Same
Me to
Really great review, but I did notice that you showed the battery from 12 Pro and 12 Mini, 12 Mini had lower screen brightness and that could be why they were at the same 80 percent.
I’m soooo glad I came across your channel!!! I’m looking to upgrade to the 13 pro from my xs max but judging by this excellent camera comparison I reckon the mini is what I’m gonna go for. Can’t wait to see you repeat this test with the new 13s. I really appreciate the work you’re doing, one of the best comparison videos I’ve watched!
one of the most helpful reviews I've seen: Informative, honest, straight forward. solidified my decision to get the mini!
This is one of the most helpful reviews of these 3 phones that I've seen. Thank you so much for testing them all together, at the same time! If I was to get one, it'd be the mini.
Glad it was helpful!
Uh i don’t get why there is too less views - this guy is fantastic and super honest in his video review - I watched too many videos on mini and pro - until this video I wasn’t able to make a decision on if I should go with mini or pro. But after watching this video - I have decided - am goin with Mini White (even colour) ...
Good job bud
thanks mate. i hope you like the mini as much as i do
This is how a real review comparison should be done! Perfect explained, pointed and compared! Well Done! 💎
This is, by far, the best and most helpful review of the iPhone 12s. Thank you so much for being so thorough and for taking the time!
You're very welcome!
Got the mini couple weeks ago and haven’t looked back! Glad apple made the perfect size phone and didn’t compromise on any features. Even the battery life is decent if you’re not gaming or heavy editing.
Clear cut work! 💎👌🏻
Appreciating that you put in the time and effort to prepare such a setup and run around with it for hours it conducting all those hands-on tests instead of just talking off a desk.
Much appreciated!
8:06 wished all the brightness were equalized better with all 3 phones
I knew you were going to choose the mini. Great choice im looking forward in buying it aswell.
Thanks for the video. I bought my 12 mini, a couple days ago. Love it, no regrets so far.
Good choice!
The 12 max or 12 mini is the way to go
How is the battery life?
How is the battery life on that mini?
@@anthonygiordano3991 I am not a heavy phone user, I use my iPad at home and at work, so I have absolutely no issues with the batt life. I can easily get a couple days when I forget to charge it at night. Hope that helps. Cheers.
Ben, you deserve a million subscribers just for this content alone, seriously. The best iPhone 12s camera review I've ever seen. Thanks, Ben!
I got the mini two weeks ago and I’m honestly so much happier because of the size. I had a 6s+
Insha’allah im gonna do the same. Are you satisfied with with battery life in comparison with 6S plus?
@@erfannazarian what’ does the first two words mean? Lol. Yes, the battery life is 2-3 times better. I’m so impressed. Charges really quickly too. I love it. Best decision I’ve made in awhile.
@@bjewel3751 thanks for your comment. That one word means God willing 😀.
i thought id never find a person who matched this emoji 😐. hahhahaa great review loved it.
Perfect video, it's decide to me choose mini
Same
Excellent review, thank you so much! I've been between the 12 mini and pro, but after dealing with the 6S+ for years, I just can't take the size anymore. I was concerned about battery life, and camera quality but your review has me leaning towards the Mini again.
AMAZING Review - I've seen all the 900K+ sub chans with fancy color grading but this actually "keeps it real"
Thanks Ben.
i appreciate that!
This was soo incredibly useful! Thank you! I'm disappointed with the Pro MAX, dubbed "camera maximus" on their website... But I do like the bigger screen and better battery life 😄
Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see your video editing tutorials and more
Wow, really awesome video; great work with the comparisons! I really have been wanting the mini because I’m tired of the big phones, but I was concerned about picture/video quality, etc. But I’m sold! Very glad to have watched your video. Keep up the great work with the reviews.
Hi, thanks for sharing in your unbiased reviews always a pleasure, I have the mini and I love it coming from an 11 pro.
Hi Ben, Thanks for the comparison video :)
I am just curious @ 4:10 the in-frame zoom you do for the comparison, is that a plugin or did yo just overlap and keyframe a transform/crop ?
and also 5:11, did you make that overlay or also a plugin/stock footage?
Thanks and have a good day :)
Best comparison video out there, HANDS DOWN!! 100% sincere!! Thank you so much!!
Yep, definitely hoping to see another one of these camera reviews with the 13 series. I won’t be able to choose before that.
Love your data comparison bro! You are so underrated!
Ok it’s time to change my iPhone 7 for the 12 mini
exactly wat im doing lol
Fax
I literally just did the same upgrade
How was it. This was the exact same upgrade I did. From iphone 7 to 12 mini and its perfect
time to change my 5s to 12 mini
finding this video 2 years later after the back market price of the 12 has finally gone low enough for me to order one. I ended up going with a mini, because its small and compact. The only thing I wanted the pro model for was the LiDar sensor, which is good for capturing 3D models on the fly, but its nothing some photogrammetry cant do better. I already have a camera for shooting videos and taking photos, but yah... the 12 mini seemed like the perfect fit for me. at $315 for a 256gb model, I cant complain!
A year later and I really love the form factor of the Mini, really hope the battery bump is enough for me in the 13 Mini
You have the best iPhone reviews 😭🙌🏼 Everyone needs to see this
Best comparison I found on the web! :) Thanks man!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, I’m sure sticking with my iPhone 11 Pro Max, i was waiting for big changes with the camera.
Great comparison 👌
Yea 11 Pro Max is still a great (and similar) camera system
@@AuthenTech
Yes but unfortunately missed night mode in ultra wide and tele photo and front camera 😢 apple should send a software for that 😴
wael hussien Night mode with the ultra wide sucks at F 2.4 tho, the next Iphones are already rumored to have much better ultra wide cameras at F 1.8 and with 6 element lenses
Thanks for the great review. Ben. I thought lidar gonna make a great difference but clearly not much. Now i can make up my mind knowing which model to go far.
So The 12 mini this year is The new 12 pro Max 😁
No
Gtfo
Lol that makes no sense
Thanks for the great comparison. Strange that the allegedly 43% bigger sensor and the sensor stabilization on the Pro Max appears to make no difference in picture/video quality.
💯 agree, I got the mini and love it, have had it for about 3 weeks now wouldn't trade it for another.
How’s battery life and what phone did you come from?
totally helpful review! simply honest and well made explained and overall great to help in decision making. definitely gonna go with the mini too. thanks for the edit
Excellent comparison among 12 family thanks for clearing my doubts about camera.
This year iPhone 12 mini for me as I am average user all phones are same accept size and prize.
Let us know if you get the Mini and how you like its small size
After a lot of going back and fourth, I will finally return my pro max and get the mini. I love small phones. Now that I know the cameras are pretty much the same I will make the jump. I will miss the telephoto lens but it's not enough for me to hold on to it.
hope you like it!
One great comparison...Got all my queries cleared here....Thank you man
Thanks for your honest review. After having the pro max since November, it was too heavy and felt uncomfortable to hold, I bought the mini. I am happy with it. I live the lightness, easy to hold, texting is not a problem, pictures are great. I’m sorry I spent so much money on the pro max.
Great comparison. Mini is a great choice. I still have my se, fits pocket and one hand very well. The 12 pro screen was set brighter than the other two so maybe 80% battery life left in the end of the test is a bit harsh 😉
Thinking of trading in my 12 pro for the mini I find the 12 too bulky I'm not into heavy phones I haven't held a mini in hand yet
Great comparison video Ben. In my opinion, if someone is considering the pro and can live with the size of the pro max, spending the extra $100 USD is a no brainer. It will be interesting to see if the picture quality of the pro max will increase once appleproraw is unleashed.
Good point about Raw, thanks!
Amazing review.. really loved it. Cleared my doubts. Keep it up boy.
thanks boy
One of the best technical review ♥️
I have a 12 mini and it works perfectly!
Excellent video, well edited put together ect, thanks
Thank You !!! Finally something that helps .
Glad to hear it!
I agree about your gripe regarding the max's display. Everything is just magnified its like they just made it for a huge person. They should add a choice to scale everything down to fit more content. Too much wasted space
Wow it's beyond impressive. Great content just what I was looking for
Thank you for helping me decide. I have an iPhone Mini mint green that I currently use for my son’s basketball games and was considering getting the Pro and now I know I won’t need it. Thanks so much!
So, I just got my mini 2 days ago and I have been trying to convince myself that I got a good deal for getting it then I found your comparison video. Thanks for a great content! I'm loving my 12 mini even more because of this. 😍😍
comparison doesn’t get better than this!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well done Sir !!My Mini is on the way !!
Man... Thanks a lot for creating this video! Appreciated!
Fantastic review, this is so very helpful! I’ve watched your other review comparing the Pixel 5 as well and I'm torn between the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5. Which phone do you reach for when taking photos of your kids? In particular a non-stop toddler?
Great! I am deciding between iphone 12 pro and iphone 12 mini, with your review I might go with the mini. 🌈
The best comparison ever seen
I think it’s time for me to upgrade from 7 to the 12 mini🤪
SAME
factssss
Im going from 7 plus to 12 pro
Going from an iPhone 6s with display failure over to a mini. I’m impressed with your review, and I will be investing in the mini, because I also don’t wanna carry around a flatscreen TV in my pocket. So, thank you much.
Thank you loads. This is the most useful video I have seen so far.
Excellent comparison 🙌
Will be getting the mini after watching your video !
This was so incredibly helpful! I thought I had to go PRO to get a decent camera and was bummed about the size of the phone (coming from a 6...what year is it right now lol??). THANK YOU for all the examples!
Watching it on my 12 mini and having a huge smile😬😁
Great Review! Thanks!
Best review I have seen, and sold on mini. Thanks!
Very good video! Thank you for the detailed comparison.
Great comparison to help us make the pricey pick a good one! Thanks a bunch!
This review really helps! Thank you so much!!!
Yes I also found helpful
The best video so far. Thanks man
6:00 lots of HDR flicker in the sky, just like the iPhone 11
yup, sadly they didnt fix it
@@AuthenTech it's bizarre, all that processing power in the A14 and any portion of a video that has a large panel of the same color strobes.
GREAT comparison THX for the effort
Thanks for watching
@@AuthenTech I am torn as to which one to get. I could easily wait for the 13s to come out.
I want a phone so I can start vlogging (very minimal) while I travel and am thinking of starting this new journey by optimizing an iPhone for the purpose and "maybe" upgrade later (or not). I know I don't want a Pro Max. So it is between the Mini (base on the size and a great day-to-day enjoyment) or 12 Pro (based on performance and future-proofing) I currently have a Pixel XL2 - overall with the case it is very similar size to a bare 12. I currently only use the phone to email, text, podcasts & audiobooks. No gaming or watching YT on the phone. So battery concerns are not really a factor.
I am marginally annoyed at the reach on the XL2 - but not a deal breaker.
I wear a medium glove...
Amazing video! You helped me a lot in my decision! I go with the iPhone 12 Mini 128gb
Thank you. Just what I needed. 👍
So glad!
Thx for this review! I found this one very relevant. Great job!
thx for the reviews!
Thanks for review, waiting for small size long time.
Great review man
Now that was one excellent comparison thanks! I'm not into iPhone's (yet LOL) but my wife is so bought her the Pro, she's coming from a 6S Plus so should be a substantial upgrade for sure. If I were to jump ship think I'd opt for the mini too as phone's these days (imo) are getting too big and unwieldy.
Excellent video! Good thorough comparison. Gotta say, I like the mini too... :)
Mini is nice!
Awesome comparison . great work, Thank You
Nice review. Saved me a ton of money
Thanks for the best comparison video I've watched today!
I love this review! Now Im decided to buy the mini because 1) small hands 2) based on camera test you did which I love for vlogging
This video was really helpful,now I'm certain which one I'm going to get.
Great video been. Like the comparison!
Thanks Caleb!
I got you bro!
Thank you for the effort to make the video comparison. Waiting for the 13 comparison 🙂
The mini doesn't allow for night mode portraits (background blur). Nor the regular 12. Please, consider adding a comment to clarify that and not confuse people.
Very well done test and comparison.
There might be a case to go for the Max version perhaps when a real video/camera pro wants to shoot in raw/dng?
Is it a software issue with Apple who is not pulling all the details a max sensor and optics can deliver?
I own an a 12 Pro and didn't go with the Max because it is too large and the benefits are minimal.