iPhone 12 Mini Review: Tiny Tradeoffs!
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- Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2020
- iPhone 12 Mini is truly a shrunken version of iPhone 12. Compact flagships aren't dead!
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I've kept the iPhone 5 for so long it literally came back.
the iPhones 12 mini is a reincarnation of the iPhones 4/5
iPhone 5 sucks, I’m using an iPhone 11 rn but my old iPhone 5 is having 5 FPS
@IntenseDJ the level of stupidity
Lmaooooo I have the iPhone SE 1st gen, so same situation lol
lol
Being able to touch every spot on the phone with one hand again is amazing.
This!
Yep, I still use my old se
small hands cope
For that there is the 11 pro
Blame app and OS designers for hiding all the clickable elements in every corner of the damn screen away from your thumb.
Who is watching this video in 2024?
Me
Me
Me fr
Me
Me fr am literally ordering one 🤣
People in 2020: the iPhone 12 Mini is so small lol, its so tiny and comical looking!
People in 2014: the iPhone 6 Plus is so big lol, its so huge and comical looking!
I remember theres a meme back then about how long iphone 7 will be
@Paolo Maldini wut do u mean stoopid.......................
@@dendiepie1547 yes, when the iphone 4 came out!
The 6 plus is alot bigger than the 12 Mini though, it's even bigger than the normal 12.
@Paolo Maldini Thala
Tamil ahh neenga
Can we all gather here and appreciate that insane looking intro??
Heck yes brother.
Yeah that intro was great,better than the 12 pro one
He probably put more effort into it than the actual review
Yes yes we can bro
Video started and instantly i scrolled to state EXACTLY this 💣🍑 intro
I have an 8. and it’s boggles me crazy how the 12 mini is smaller than the 8 yet bigger screen. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
Just FYI. I got the Mini and its screen is actually ~2mm narrower than my 7 (despite being much longer). This affects both the size of text browsed vertically and 16:9 videos in horizontal mode. It may be ok for many, but I returned mine -- the vanilla 12 may be a better upgrade, as the 19.5:9 ratio is a bit extreme for a tiny phone.
It's not hard to grasp. The screen takes the place of the bezel. That's all.
There are laptops that have 14 inch screens in a 13 inch laptop body.
That's pretty normal
How does this even make sense? Get a job
@@PSYCHOV3N0M what?? How is that even possible
I went to the Mini after having the 6s and it’s been perfect for me so far! I went with the Mini purely because I didn’t want a brick for a phone
i'm also considering buying this. I'm currently using 6s, can you tell me about the difference in battery life?
How is the battery?
I’m a 6s user right now
My mini is Coming next week
Is the mini a ‘value for money’ phone?
@@rajrajput8280 coming from the 6s, it’s great! My 6s I’d have a full charge leaving the house for work at 9:00, have to charge it around 2 in the afternoon. Now? My battery lasts for my entire 10 hour shift and a couple hours after getting home.
@@SiddarthSenthilMurugan I personally think that it is, I absolutely love mine and the cost hurt (of course, it’s an iPhone), but after about 5 months of use, my phone is running just like day one. My 6s after 6 months? Not so much.
i have teeny tiny hands and tiny pockets so i’m just glad that apple is even releasing a mini phone tbh. i have an iphone 7 still and it’s the perfect size. i don’t need or want a huge phone, which unfortunately is not the norm right now.
I second that right there
The IPhone 12 is not that much bigger body-wise compared to the 7
I can't wrap my hands around the bigger phones so the 12 is perfect for me. Not concern about battery life, my phone rarely leaves the charger.
Why don’t you get a android? Like a small android phone
@@loganrosales2062 because they’re garbage
ngl Im actually seeing Marques more than my friends these days....
mans be all on my tik tok 😂
Copied my comment
Duh...
Wait... you guys get friends?
🤣🤣🤣
I still think the mini is the phone to buy if you have a tablet already. I really miss smaller phones.... cuz I have small hands 🥺😂
Exactly I have enough display with my iPad 12.9
I actually just enjoy smaller phones in general. The only reason I like bigger phones is because of the better battery life that can last a whole day comfortably with the notch taking up less of the screen.
I like the idea of being able to reach every corner of my phone. Definitely something I've missed since I have a note 9. Nice for games at least.
something i have noticed: tech reviewers have massive massive hands. so i’m sure you have normal hands compared to mkbhd
🥺
Not everyone is an enthusiast.... for some a mini is all they need
I love how we've come full circle. Small cellular devices to giant cellular devices and back to small ones.
Can I get AirPod pro? Justices want to experience it now
the very first phones were also really fkn huge lol, it's like we can't decide whether we want pur phones small or big
@@liluminati9791 Oh shoot you're right lol. Those giant ass 80's phones haha
The big ones still exist?
I hope this starts a trend of smaller smartphones, actually considering making the switch to iPhone for once
me, watching in the future as the mini phones got nuked and the base iPhone has a big version:
but in all seriousness im pretty bummed that they didnt come out with a 14 mini. it makes sense though because the 13 and 12 minis made up less than 5% of sales, and since the minis were the cheapest, they definitely had less than 5% of the profit, not to mention apple can keep manufacturing the same chassis and screens for the normal and "max" sized phones every year, so it's cheaper. with the mini they need to manufacture a whole new thing, because they haven't made a similar phone before
@@KellerFkinRyanYep. At some point the cameras won't even fit into a smaller phone...
"Catch you guys, very soon, in the next one"
Very soon indeed
I liked your comment the 69th time
@@lazytrip7292 nic3
@J Sarandrea they do it well all the time, except for the notch. 😆
I love how the items in the background all changed from “Max” versions to “mini” versions in the pro Max review versus the mini review, respectively. Brilliant.
I didn't even notice😂that's hilarious
Thanks for pointing that out!
^yes this! 😃
I noticed that too
U saw that from his live video right?😬
@@adamwaris8088 just noticed it in the mini and pro Max vids
I picked mine up yesterday. As soon as I got it out of the box I was like “Wow, that is tiny!” Form factor-wise it reminds me of the iPhone 5, but with no home button. I took my iPhone SE (2020) out of its case and the mini fits completely within the front panel of the SE. A lot of my coworkers have the original SE as their work phone so I’m anxious to see the size difference between those two phones. I wanted the mini mostly because I do a majority of my mobile stuff on my iPad (also mini).
This size is so cute plus a decent camera !
Screen looks immersive still too
Anyone notice the change from a longboard to a smaller boosted board? (From the pro max video) plus everything else (airpods pro, etc)
You're a genius. I did not see that - Woah.
And the little Android that he has is smaller
Yes! I was checking to see who noticed it as well.
That smaller board is the Boosted Mini S. I own a Boosted Mini X myself.
Yeah! I saw that too, pure genius. Glad to see Marques having fun with these.
He‘s like the Tarantino of Tech reviewers
I wonder if we now will get some phone brands having a device next to it that is small? Well... Smaller! would be pretty nice. Add a bit of thickness and get a decent battery and pretty good to go.
People tend to like bigger phones nowadays so idk if that will be the case, I think maybe samsung will do one as they churn out alot of phone models to fit everyone
@@3bdo_ I bet the average phone size will get smaller after 2020
@@eufronioo hmm really?ik there are diminishing returns kinda here but like I think we will cap out at 7 in but won't go back again, but history repeats itself so we don't know now
Bring back the Xperia Compact series
@@vangmayjayant1595 yooooo my friend had one of those, he changed it tho
I got my iPhone 12 mini when it was a new phone it’s now 2023 and I still have my 12 mini and love it. I wish they would of kept making the mini line.
This is the reason why I kept my original SE, until the Mini series released. I just bought a 12 Mini at Walmart for $299 around Black Friday. I love the size, and how amazing it fits in my hand! I hope that Apple continues the Mini lineup.
Damn boi. U sure its 299$??
@@afrillyandwi7771 They said “on Black Friday.”
Unfortunately they did the so keep it as much as possible
How many gb
*Covid vaccine comes out.*
MKBHD: So I've been testing this vaccine for a couple of months now...
Also MKBHD: it's good, but *it's not matte black*
@@pkj6684 dave2d be like it is not teal
LMFAOAOAOOAA
I certainly hope thats not what it says on his tombstone.
@@jarod004 this got dark
The decision to switch the regular-sized Boosted Board and Android figure to a mini-sized Boosted Board and Android figure is so subtle but so classic MKBHD.
This man’s attention to detail is phenomenal and part of the reason for his success on RUclips.
What?
@@abdullahege9619 watch his review of the 12 max and compare backgrounds
plus the airpods pros
The airpods, the notebook, the plant and the skateboard too. That's q really nice touch !
I literally just came back from the max review because I noticed it
Just got a 12 mini, coming from an 11 pro max & XS Max previously, it’s definitely refreshing having a phone that’s not heavy and can fit anywhere. With the zoomed view, dont even notice the smaller screen size. Definitely worth it
hey im thinking of buying the phone now, has the battery gone worse?
@@rigjuice734 battery is about the same, but still drains pretty quick. If I wake up fully charged at 10am, the battery will be at 70% by noon. 13 mini has a better battery life than the 12, plus it starts at double the memory. The 13 mini would be a better choice for the $100 difference
@@SuperHNDRXX thanks bro
How long does the battery lasts!?
Is the camera decent in low light?
That was the best intro! Absolutely amazing!
Watching from my iPhone 12 mini, and it’s honestly so great. Perfect size for my tiny hands and it still feels luxurious.
Everything tiny??! lol ❤️
@@arnulfobustos2437 thats what she said
I have big hands so the mini just ain't for me I'm 6'4 250 pounds ima big dude i need a big phone
Can you till me about the battery please?
@Joshua Lambert thanks for this info
Mr. Brownlee: "I've been using this phone for about a week."
Me: pre-ordered the 12 Pro over three weeks ago and still didn't receive it
😂 But I Hope You Get It Soon
@@valuntasramir4343 thank you very much! I would like it 😂
😂 should’ve gone to a store that has it in stock instead
HOW?! I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and I got it last week?! I’m sorry for that! But just know, it’s amazing phone!
same still waiting for it
Chyle...I'm upgrading from the 7 to the 12 mini so this is a HUGE upgrade for me. Thanks for the review!
"People like face id"
2020 would beg to differ
i actually like the notch lmao idk why
Corona isn’t here forever
idk bcs my 7 is old or the weather here is hot so my fingers are sweating, i think face id is better
@@NvanRoblox I reckon it’s here forever but with vaccine.
The pandemic isn’t real.
"everyone wants big phone, big screen".. As my mom would say, I'm not everyone.
I’m no one
"I like things big" - My mom
“You’re nothing” - mom
"All the girls like you" - mom
That's what she said
I got my mini on Monday and I’m back in small phone heaven. Waiting on my leather case and wallet now so I can’t wait to see how that looks.
have you liked it so far
Perfect! Thanks for hitting all the high notes and keeping it short. I think another difference is the audio jack. That's what is making it hard for me to decide.
Really hope they'd continue the mini lineup for the 13, pro, with a 120hz display
That would KILL the battery
@@3bdo_ a little thickness wouldn't hurt
@@addedpole that's what she said.
@@lakshaygulati22001 sad :(
@@Mr.Coffee576 yea that's the mini
Apple: Smallest iPhone is Here
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GAGAGAGAGAGA! I will now count to 3 and then I am still the unprettiest RUclipsr of all time. 1...2...3. GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! Btw I have TWO very HOT GIRLfriends who I show off in my v*deos. Thank you for your attention, dear lala
@@AxxLAfriku no
@@AxxLAfriku Shut the up
@@AxxLAfriku stfu
@@AxxLAfriku ?
this is such a nice, honest review. thank you
Thanks for the review! Also, gotta love the Ultimate game you have going on.
Shoutout to the easter eggs in the background: Smaller Airpod, smaller plant and smaller android compared to the Pro Max video.
Also the notebook and the Boosted board xd
Missed one!
Don't forget smaller Boosted Board! ;)
Smaller Boosted also
oops missed 2
In the pro max review all the things in the background were huge, now they're tiny! That's some nice attention to detail.
Me, with tiny hands:
*I am.. invincible.*
Just got my mini and so I went back and rewatched your video. Agree with everything you said. I really like the six and it’s fun.
When you have a tablet, and that’s your main device - the small phone is p e r f e c t.
Same. iPad 5 mini. Soon the 12 mini I hope.
@@robinvekety4639 what else would it be?
@@laleyp me too ✨ I hope
That’s me.
True👏🏻
See y'all in 6 years when this gets reccommended to you
Wow what an original comment
Commenting for my future self
Let's hope so
.
I was here
Great review- thanks for posting!
My first phone was the iPhone 5c, then the 8, and now the 12 mini:-)
4s, 5c, 6s, 7+, 11, now 12pro max😄
ditto! with an SE (5-size older one) thrown in on the way
Same
So u like ur 12 mini ?
@@yourstruly6891 yea
I’ve never understood the phrase “sub-par” because sub par is a good thing. You want to get a birdie
Sub means less than par
@@Striker50_ you clearly missed the golf joke
@@ryanwallace983 I golf. Didn't miss any joke.
@@Striker50_ ok boomer
@@agirlwholovesgod1645 lol
"Honestly, it looks kinda comically small, sometimes in my hands" - That's what she said
Lmao
You stole my joke...
damn.
F
@@kishorkanna5718 rip
Loving the iPhone 12 Mini would recommend the mini over the 12, pro or pro max, it’s so small and super easy to use
Thank you for the review!!! I’m looking at my options and at reviews to figure out what new phone I want to get, I’ve had my 8+ for over 3 years now!! I love it but time for an upgrade, better camera! I’m deciding on getting the 12 pro :) not the max though, the 8+ screen is already big enough imo and hard to handle with one small hand 🤣 keep up the great content!! 😁
small phones are rare now. it's kinda refresehing to see something i miss for a long time
Hahah but i’ts ever being commonly when we throw back in 2012-2016
5:00
No no no.
there's a difference between people loving Face ID and being forced into using it. I think most people would prefer Touch ID.
You’re damn right. With my hands I still got control when I unlock my phone. With Face ID , someone else can hold it infront of my face.
On my iPhone X I use a code and it’s way slower than my thumbcode, I don’t like Face ID because of named thing.
Damn right
I never set up my Face ID, I’ve had my phone for 2 years now. I miss using my fingerprint
We don’t prefer Touch ID....... Speaking for mechanics.
@@Amby_.0_0._ It Doesn’t Work Like That Mate.
I still have my 5se. It was my first smart phone and I’ve been looking to upgrade.
I think the award of *“the Tech intro of the year”* has already gone to this video 👍👍
Verge iphone 12 intro was mad..
12 Pro Max intro was even better
Check out iphonedo iphone 12 video.
@@ogzhnege Came here to say this. He makes this intro look boring.
❤️🍎
As someone who currently use an iPhone 7, I was eagerly waiting for this!
Same, mom has a seven, I had an E5.
Typing this on my 7 as I wait for my 12 mini to arrive this week.
@@substance90 why not the 12 one boss?
@@substance90 S A M E
OG SE user here
Were I to embark on such a review, it would be just like this: Excellent. Succinct, eloquent, measured, informative without resorting to too much tech jargon.
Thank you, Marques! This was very helpful xx Tania
I've just bought my iPhone 12 Mini and I think it was the best decision so far. The last iPhone that I had was the iPhone 4 around 2011 and to be honest, I didn't stay with iPhones mainly because of their price and because you can really find some fine android phones for less money. The issue for me lately was that phones seemed to get bigger and bigger if you want to have the most up-to-date stuff but when I saw the 12 mini in a store, I saw was I was looking for these couple of years. A really good phone, easy to carry and handle, nice camera, nice screen, and it just looks good.
It was a no brainer ... had to go back to iPhone and buy this one. I'm really happy!
What do you say about the battery? How long does it lasts?
@@issavibe8135 i can answer that. ive had the 12 mini for 2.5 years and i am at 86% bh and im getting about 4.5 hours of sot on cellular the whole day. with wifi only it goes up to 5.5-6 hours.
MKBHD: Smaller phone means smaller-
Me: Battery!
I think everyone can finish off this sentence now. Because it is going to be a pretty significant differentiating point.
Yeah. I’m getting the 11 pro because of what he said about the 12 mini’s battery life and limited screen on time. Jon Prosser said the 12 mini might be worse than 2020 SE when it comes to battery.
@@jackdamenace13 It's much better though when looking at tests. and if you get a battery case it will still be a nice one-handed device.
@@Menalix You have a good point. But the battery case is not available in a lot of locations. Plus it's not cheap. For those $129 you can get a decent pair of headphones since it ships with none. Plus with the introduction of Magsafe, Apple might not continue support for battery casees in future.
@@nilimaroy9246 What there is a battery case already, can you link?
It’s also a smaller screen, which draws less power. Overall, I think it will have less battery life than the regular iphone 12, but I don’t expect it to be as dramatic a difference as everyone is making it to be. I’d like to see a battery comparison though, we’ll see
I love how there's a "mini" boosted board in the background.
Personally I got this for my birthday yesterday AND I LOVE IT
2:00 Tron legacy soundtrack, overture. Such a tasteful young man.
Thanks for the heads up 😊 I'll recognise it instantly because I've already heard it so many times!
ikr! Love both tron movies and especially love Legacy's soundtrack :)
@@2KOOLURATOOLGaming yeah he doesnt play it, just shows on the screen
My thoughts exactly
Tasteful yeah? Have you licked his arm or something? You'd probably have to pay him to taste him. A truly dark chocolate specimen
"4hrs screen on time. not impressive"
me with my essential ph-1's 1hr 3min screen usage. "today was a good day!"
still waiting for the essential phtwo /s
@@adityamanoharan sorry but the company no longer exists
the battery **essentially** sucks
Did the battery degrade? What happened?
ahh yes, the phone that introduced the notch that apple still uses for the 4th phone in a row
I will be upgrading to this in a few short days from an iPhone 6s, compact iPhones have always just appealed to me and this one is no different, I can’t wait 👌
Great review, you are awesome at what you do.
Steve Jobs: Creative Genius
Tim Cook: Marketing Genius
@@dont6439 That’s already been done
@Roger Stryker tim isn't political, neither of them are
Steve Jobs: No compromise first principles thinking.
Tim Cook: No compromise financials first thinking.
CoPiEd
“Is this what you wanted?”
YES!!!!!
@jitesh ramakrishnan Agreed. Treating a smaller phone as a premium phone just with a smaller size. Love it. Love to see a pro version of the mini but might not be practical or possible given the battery size but would still love to see it happen
@@robjackson606 I am not a huge fan of Google pixel 5. But this literally has the same price as this.. If you wanna buy it.. Pls at the very least consider Google pixel 5..
Cool! Currently on IPad and I’m going to be away from my parents for long periods of time. Definitely gonna use your channel to choose what phone I should get! Thank you man! 👍🏾
I watched every video you put up on the iPhone 12. I went with the 12 pro mainly because of a deal AT&T was running and the fact I don’t upgrade every year. This will be my phone for the next 3-4 years.
The attention to detail - everything in the background is the 'mini' version of everything in the background of the 12 Pro Max video... 🤩
Should have named this video “iPhone 12 mini: Proof that size doesn’t matter”
Except it does
But size does matter. It's the reason this phone exists now and is getting attention.
I have an iPhone 12 pro max and it is way too large for one handed use in my opinion since I have small hands. This is just my opinion and your preference may differ based on what size you like. Maybe the iPhone 12 pro max is great size for people who have larger hands or have small hands but want a larger display.
@@Languageboy2025 spoiled kid
@@pukcabsozaxiamie how are they spoiled? they just said that their phone was too big for one handed use
happy to see you still going strong ^_^
Just got the mini so amazing I love that smaller phones are making a come back
7:02 that expression and voice 😂😂
"But for you... you poor guys..."
I was just about to comment about that as well lol
🤣LOL. I noticed that as well. The tone..
hahahahahaha
And there was a time when 5.4 inch used to be considered as a HUGE SCREEN SIZE 😂
Τhis is the definition of love at first sight! This thing will start a new trend again.
no problem with in depth reviews, we love those.
Props for the scaled in props!
Mini review: mini plant, mini boosted board, mini notebook, mini android, regular AirPods.
Max review: large plant, large boosted board, large notebook, large android, large AirPod.
Folks don't appreciate the nuances
Dont read my PROFILÉ PICTURè :)
I remember when minis were the go to counterpart to its flagship brother back in like 2014. It’s awesome.
Fun fact: The first “Mini” Phone by Apple has almost the exact same dimensions as the last “Mini” phone by Samsung.
If it drops in price enough in the future I’ll definitely consider this version because although big screens are nice this phone’s design and how compact it is makes it so nice
Great review! Some of these "reviewers" can't decide whether they're comedians or reporters. Nice to get useable information!
I went from the X to the 12, and am overall satisfied. But if they keep up with the "mini" models, and find a way to improve the battery a little bit, I might switch to that going forward, it just seems like the perfect size
Woow, we're at Iphone 12 already. I still remember the times Iphone 6 was hyped with videos all over the internet because they broke like glass
Remember they skipped 9
This is exactly the phone I’ve been waiting for whilst I was hanging onto my original SE
OMG SAME!
lol same here! SE GANG
Mirata87 yassss my hood
SE GANG
That intro was just amazing 🔥🔥
Great review! Thanks.
Can we all appreciate MKBHD’s attention to detail? All the items in his studio are Mini!
MKBHD to his new born child :
-So I’ve been your dad for 2 years now
What’s the Specs?
@@m1l22 2 legs, 2 arms, 1 head, not bad but not great, doesn’t come with a language included tho, that might be a deal breaker for some
@@willinton06 "i appreciate if you're matt black but it's okay..."
@@AhmdAfqIfwt better than white
I’m upgrading from a 1st gen iPhone SE to this (iPhone 12 mini) really excited! Hopefully I will love it! Also first time watching you. You make these reviews interesting and not boring😊
How's the battery? Does it die alot
This is the best intro music of MKBHD
Love how the stuff in the background is MINI as well. HAHHAHAHAHA
Is anyone going to talk about how SICK that intro was, like damn!!!
All I want is compact iphones. Love the Mini model. Plan on upgrading from the 8 to the 12 mini or 13 mini.
Great review
For some reason I feel uncomfortable with big screens
This is the perfect iphone I have been waiting for
Same. And coming from the original SE this thing’s screen *still* feels too big for me. 😅
So for me it’s not perfect, but it’s probably the best compromise I can get.
It brings me back iPhone 5 days and honestly I would prefer to go back to that than having a big phone.
I have small hands and have hated the size of my XS, will be upgrading to this 12 mini shortly!
This has been the phone I have been waiting for since the X came out 4 years ago.
Are you going to buy it?
Not worth the price
Battery is terrible screen is too small to type on and for 100 more the twelve is way better
@@aaronthomas89 some people are coming from iPhone 6,7 and 8s that don’t have a problem with the size so that’s why it’s good
@@aaronthomas89 Too small is the attraction to some though
Love how the background changed, from the Boosted to the Boosted Mini, from the massive airpods pro to regular, from massive android to mini android haha
I was wondering if anyone else noticed. Even the Moleskin notebook and plant went from big to small.
One of the things you could’ve added, is that for anyone who is coming from an iPhone 8 or older, the 12 Mini is going to be a great option
Thank you
Great video man ,thanks
Seriously thank you apple for making smaller flagships again.
God I missed the nokia days of small phones...
8210,8850, and dont forget the legendary Motorola V serries
@@rpsar9926 or even Nokia Asha 501
like that you put the Boosted Board in the background for the Pro Max review and the Boosted Mini for the 12 Mini review.
Love your attention to detail
The size of the 12 mini was the main reason I went with it. I have tiny hands and chronic pain, using a standard sized phone these days is difficult. I switched from a Huawei P20 Pro, and that was really difficult for me to use comfortably.
hello! you probably don't remember commenting this, but I have the same Huawei you used to have - but the mate model, and was wondering what the battery is like in comparison? Huawei phones have great batteries so I'm not sure if switching to the 12 mini will be too far of a jump.