I picked up a 12 mini recently for $220 USD. at that price it's a no brainer. the only real draw back is the Battery, but for $30 you can grab a slim, Mag safe 5000mh Charge pack and that should overcome any issues with getting through the day. I was a big fan of the 5C so coming back to Apple I was glad to see there was still a small phone option.
phones are actually meant to be that small, but our minds are now modern too, so the majority of us likes to use phone more on entertainment, instead of just casual uses, also the battery life, it's like a shame already that's it won't last 'til around 3pm, and it also deteriorates after a while😂
I've always preferred small phones. My 2 phones until quite recently was the 2011 iPhone 4s and the 2016 iPhone SE. when my 4s stopped working early this year I ended up getting a note 9 because it was the cheapest flagship I could find at the time. Then my 4s came back from the dead. The note 9 came with a free SIM card so I used that sim in my 4s. My 4s died again a couple of weeks ago. I needed to get another phone to keep my 3rd number active so I picked up a 12 mini. I always intended to buy back another 12 mini. The first one I had back in 2021 was always dropping calls so I sent it back. I bought a nice bamboo case for it before that phone arrived so I was bummed that I had a beautiful case and no phone for it. At least now I can finally put that case to use. The 12 mini I got only cost me £190 refurbished. So far I'm very happy with it. Looks brand new and the call reception is solid. When my SE eventually dies, I'll make my 12 mini my main phone or I'll get a 13 mini to replace my SE. love those small phones. I'll probably leave my note 9 at home more now and just take my 12 mini and my SE out with me, walking around with 3 phones is a bit much😂 I'll probably only take my note 9 out if my 12 mini is low on battery.
I used to have the iPhone 12 mini and I had nothing but problems with it overheating to the point that it almost exploded. I upgraded to the standard iPhone 13. I have no problems with the standard iPhone 13. I just wish that iOS 16 wouldn’t have caused the iPhone 12 mini to nearly explode. I am keeping the iPhone 13 until I run out of software updates or memory.
Never experienced any of that issues with my 13 mini, even on my recent trip to the Philippines where it’s pretty hot and humid. Even filming in 4K there was no problem at all, so i guess they improved and solved those overheating issues with the 13 mini.
These small phones are not really a bad deal. Sister got an 13mini in 2022 and it's still working fine. But she did some battery saving hacks and used a Chargie to extend her battery life. Sad that Apple is not making them anymore though.
I'm deciding between used 128GB iphone 12 mini and iphone 13 mini in the same config. The 12 mini is like 375 bucks and the 13 mini is about 520. Which do you think i should get? I'm a bit worried about the ios support in 2024 on the 12 mini but idk
Yeah I’m stuck between this too, I’m deciding between those 2 but the 12 mini is 350 bucks and the 13 mini is 500 but I’m gonna go for the 12 mini because the 13 mini is a bit too expensive for me
@@michagysin3082it’s not even being phone addicted it’s because many people like myself do everything on it I used to have a iPad but no longer so my phone is my entertainment space
When I was over at my friends she had a 12 mini and I was obsessed with the size lol so for my birthday 2 years ago I got the 13 mini!! won't be upgrading soon (:
The 12 mini has Lightning, 13 has USB-C. That’s potentially a big deal for people. Both my cars have Lightning based phone holders, for instance. My iPad has USB-C of course so I have to carry 2 different cables when traveling and I also keep 2 different cables plugged into my mac-mini.
Nice review. I’m looking at either of these in 2024. It’s great that they still have a few years of updates. I use Android and iOS and I prefer lightning to usb C cables - 6 types of usb c cable and less user friendly. 60hz scrolling on an iPhone is way better than 60hz on the Android phones. Through tbh I’m fine with 60hz and other to have the extra battery life.
@@sudbtd no they're not. I've got 2 60hz android phones and 2 iPhones. Absolutely not the same. Android isn't as efficient as iOS. Which 60hz iOS and Android phones are you using side by side on an ongoing basis?
@@sudbtd what you said was that "android 60hz is the same as iPhone 60hz" now you're saying pixel. So you meant that all android 60hz phones are as smooth as the pixel? Certainly, not my experience with 60hz screens with Xiaomi, LG and Sony Vs pixel- but you might not count those as android phones.
I picked up a 12 mini recently for $220 USD. at that price it's a no brainer. the only real draw back is the Battery, but for $30 you can grab a slim, Mag safe 5000mh Charge pack and that should overcome any issues with getting through the day. I was a big fan of the 5C so coming back to Apple I was glad to see there was still a small phone option.
Just replace the battery. Not hard
@@emilsecker7881 it’s an inherent flaw with the phone. New battery or not it’s just a small battery.
I'm waiting mine and was so worried about the battery will be not enough for me to get through the day. You just solved my problem as well lol. Cheers
I bought a 12 mini 8 weeks ago absolutely love , where did you purchase from? I bought mine off the apple refurbished store
@@adminofsugas got mine off Facebook. Case and everything.
phones are actually meant to be that small, but our minds are now modern too, so the majority of us likes to use phone more on entertainment, instead of just casual uses, also the battery life, it's like a shame already that's it won't last 'til around 3pm, and it also deteriorates after a while😂
I've always preferred small phones. My 2 phones until quite recently was the 2011 iPhone 4s and the 2016 iPhone SE. when my 4s stopped working early this year I ended up getting a note 9 because it was the cheapest flagship I could find at the time. Then my 4s came back from the dead. The note 9 came with a free SIM card so I used that sim in my 4s. My 4s died again a couple of weeks ago. I needed to get another phone to keep my 3rd number active so I picked up a 12 mini. I always intended to buy back another 12 mini. The first one I had back in 2021 was always dropping calls so I sent it back. I bought a nice bamboo case for it before that phone arrived so I was bummed that I had a beautiful case and no phone for it. At least now I can finally put that case to use. The 12 mini I got only cost me £190 refurbished. So far I'm very happy with it. Looks brand new and the call reception is solid. When my SE eventually dies, I'll make my 12 mini my main phone or I'll get a 13 mini to replace my SE. love those small phones. I'll probably leave my note 9 at home more now and just take my 12 mini and my SE out with me, walking around with 3 phones is a bit much😂 I'll probably only take my note 9 out if my 12 mini is low on battery.
Well even the standard 13 is fine which is why it’s the standard the pro Max’s are the ones that are too big
U know 12 mini is lightest iphone ever.
138 gram😮
Even SE3 is 144gram
☝️🤓Uhmm its actually the 5s🤑🤑
5c: do you think I'm a joke?
Nope, just unapologetically plastic 😂
Man Your Reviews Are So Peaceful is Just Like Listening lofi music while you Learning and enjoy a quality review at the same Time.
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The guy who does all the comparison of all the comparisons you ever thought about every year
I used to have the iPhone 12 mini and I had nothing but problems with it overheating to the point that it almost exploded. I upgraded to the standard iPhone 13. I have no problems with the standard iPhone 13. I just wish that iOS 16 wouldn’t have caused the iPhone 12 mini to nearly explode. I am keeping the iPhone 13 until I run out of software updates or memory.
Never experienced any of that issues with my 13 mini, even on my recent trip to the Philippines where it’s pretty hot and humid. Even filming in 4K there was no problem at all, so i guess they improved and solved those overheating issues with the 13 mini.
omg are you ok? that's scary im glad no one got hurt!
@@computerfreak2014 Also got no problemswith my 12 mini even on my trip to hawaii last year.
is ios 16 the reason my 12 mini sucks to use now? it feels unbelievably slow and clanky but I also got it for 120 bucks. might upgrade to a 13 mini
These small phones are not really a bad deal. Sister got an 13mini in 2022 and it's still working fine. But she did some battery saving hacks and used a Chargie to extend her battery life. Sad that Apple is not making them anymore though.
I'm deciding between used 128GB iphone 12 mini and iphone 13 mini in the same config. The 12 mini is like 375 bucks and the 13 mini is about 520. Which do you think i should get? I'm a bit worried about the ios support in 2024 on the 12 mini but idk
Get the 12 mini the upgrade on 13mini isnt worth it
13 bc the update will last longer than 12
12 mini
Yeah I’m stuck between this too, I’m deciding between those 2 but the 12 mini is 350 bucks and the 13 mini is 500 but I’m gonna go for the 12 mini because the 13 mini is a bit too expensive for me
Please tell me you didn’t accept to getting robbed with 520 for a 13 mini
iPhone 13 mini and IPhone 12 mini are fucked up because Apple is removing them
*are fucked up
That’s not why
If Apple is removing them that would imply they are very good. Apple is rotten.
They are not dropping ether of them for at least 2 years and they will still work for years after that…
They’re great value second hand and support for longer than my current Android phone!
No overview about the battery life? 12 lineup had a horrible battery life, 13 got a major improvement on all phones.
If youre phone addicted its probably a bad battery life. With a casual use itlasts me up to 2 days.
@@michagysin3082it’s not even being phone addicted it’s because many people like myself do everything on it I used to have a iPad but no longer so my phone is my entertainment space
I like watching things I can't afford
Just buy refurbished iPhone 13 mini cost only 350
@@peach8043 350s still a lot for some people
When I was over at my friends she had a 12 mini and I was obsessed with the size lol so for my birthday 2 years ago I got the 13 mini!! won't be upgrading soon (:
Hope apple make in the future 1phone 16 mini but the spec's like pro max hopefully
I hope so too, I absolutely love my 12 mini
They're not making another mini for 16... it's very unlikely ): maybe they will do ios 17
Cool, I think I'm getting the new iphone 13 mini for my birthday
The 12 mini has Lightning, 13 has USB-C. That’s potentially a big deal for people. Both my cars have Lightning based phone holders, for instance. My iPad has USB-C of course so I have to carry 2 different cables when traveling and I also keep 2 different cables plugged into my mac-mini.
nope, 13 mini is lightning
@@ellypsis603 Thanks for clarifying. I had some bad information.
are you try to eat your iphone 12 mini😂
Bro watching this is like watching a sleep sound
it’s not the exact same chip as the iphone 14 the 14 one is built of the 13 pro chip while the 13 mini has a worse version of it
Bro always shows the most f*cked up phones in every video...
Fun fact: Dark mode actually improves the battery by 25%
I love the minis
Nice review.
I’m looking at either of these in 2024. It’s great that they still have a few years of updates.
I use Android and iOS and I prefer lightning to usb C cables - 6 types of usb c cable and less user friendly.
60hz scrolling on an iPhone is way better than 60hz on the Android phones. Through tbh I’m fine with 60hz and other to have the extra battery life.
its really not, 60hz on iphone is the same as 60hz on android
@@sudbtd no they're not. I've got 2 60hz android phones and 2 iPhones. Absolutely not the same. Android isn't as efficient as iOS.
Which 60hz iOS and Android phones are you using side by side on an ongoing basis?
@@AndrewRUclipshandle iphone 13 mini and pixel 6 60hz mode
@@sudbtd what you said was that "android 60hz is the same as iPhone 60hz" now you're saying pixel. So you meant that all android 60hz phones are as smooth as the pixel? Certainly, not my experience with 60hz screens with Xiaomi, LG and Sony Vs pixel- but you might not count those as android phones.
@@AndrewRUclipshandle apple who makes iphones makes ios, google who makes android makes pixel. This is what i consider a fair test
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