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Apple iPhone 12 Mini

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Apple iPhone 12 Mini vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Why is Apple iPhone 12 Mini better than Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?

  • 17.53% higher pixel density
    ?

    476 ppivs405 ppi
  • Has wireless charging
    ?
  • 2x better video recording quality (main camera)
    ?

    2160 x 60 fpsvs2160 x 30 fps
  • Wi-Fi version
    ?

    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 11.11% wider aperture at minimum focal length
    ?

    f/2.4 & f/1.6vsf/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    ?
  • 54 g lighter
    ?

    135 gvs189 g
  • Has a BSI sensor
    ?

Why is Samsung Galaxy A53 5G better than Apple iPhone 12 Mini?

  • 2.25x more battery power
    ?

    5000 mAhvs2227 mAh
  • 4GB more RAM memory
    ?

    8GBvs4GB
  • 3.58x more megapixels (main camera)
    ?

    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MPvs12 MP & 12 MP
  • 25.37% faster CPU speed
    ?

    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHzvs2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
  • 20.37% bigger screen size
    ?

    6.5"vs5.4"
  • 2.67x more megapixels (front camera)
    ?

    32MPvs12MP
  • Has an external memory slot
    ?
  • Has a fingerprint scanner
    ?

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Overall rating

Apple iPhone 12 Mini
8.4
16 User reviews
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
8.4/10
16 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
9.2
23 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
9.2/10
23 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.4/10
16 votes
9.3/10
23 votes

Display quality

8.4/10
16 votes
9.2/10
23 votes

Battery life

5.6/10
16 votes
8.5/10
23 votes

Photography

8.0/10
16 votes
9.1/10
23 votes

Performance

8.6/10
16 votes
8.7/10
23 votes

Comments

Shreyan

Shreyan

1 year ago

9 / 10

This phone is amazing and has a great price range

Shreyan

Shreyan

1 year ago

9 / 10

I have had this phone for 2 months, it is a value for its money, this is my first iPhone, and I had been using Redmi devices in the past. it took a while to get used to the interface, but the device performs very well, Its battery performance is very good I can get up to 7 hours of battery life on normal usage, and it charges pretty quickly from 0 to 80 per cent even though from 80 to 100 it does take a long time. its dual-camera setup is top tier, it out beats mobile phones in its price range. Good battery life great performance Great Camera Good screen quality Great sound quality Light weight Cons No on-display feature No USB C No 3.5mm headphone jack Comes with no charger head

Pros

  • great performance
  • Great Camera
  • Good screen quality
  • Great sound quality

Cons

  • No on-display feature
  • No USB C
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Comes with no charger head
3 users found this helpful
AnzBore

AnzBore

1 year ago

7 / 10

perfect phone for children and elder

AnzBore

AnzBore

1 year ago

7 / 10

As you would expect from an Apple product, the iPhone 12 is beautifully crafted, meticulously engineered, and relentlessly efficient. This is the phone Apple designs for the typical phone user. As such, it does everything well and excels at a few things. Software integration is seamless. No phone matches the iPhone for efficient software use. While people will ding the phones for their RAM, the truth is, iPhones simply do not require the RAM other phones do. This phone will run as much as you want to throw at it and never falter. If you are looking for social media, browsing, email, messaging, photography, and media consumption, the iPhone is above average in every one of those areas. What's more, you can rest assured Apple will support the phone for years and it will be a long time before the phone feels the least "outdated". The only issues I've found with the phone? The battery is only above average. If you press the phone with video consumption, heavy gameplay, or heavy social media consumption, you will need a top off before the end of the day. Also, its about time iMessage was able to text non iPhones on wifi. There is simply no good reason Apple doesn't do this, and it would be very useful in low service areas where users may be completely dependent on wifi. Besides that, when compared to other phones, as a daily driver from 2020, the iPhone simply has no peers. As I said, it does everything well Ease of useAs you would expect from an Apple product, the iPhone 12 is beautifully crafted, meticulously engineered, and relentlessly efficient. This is the phone Apple designs for the typical phone user. As such, it does everything well and excels at a few things. Software integration is seamless. No phone matches the iPhone for efficient software use. While people will ding the phones for their RAM, the truth is, iPhones simply do not require the RAM other phones do. This phone will run as much as you want to throw at it and never falter. If you are looking for social media, browsing, email, messaging, photography, and media consumption, the iPhone is above average in every one of those areas. What's more, you can rest .There is simply no good reason Apple doesn't do this, and it would be very useful in low service areas where users may be completely dependent on wifi. Besides that, when compared to other phones, as a daily driver from 2020, the iPhone simply has no peers. As I said, it does everything well!

Pros

  • better build quality
  • good display
  • affordable iphone
  • awesome camera
  • future updates

Cons

  • battery life
  • screen size
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Hunter

Hunter

1 year ago

6 / 10

Battery is the Achilles' heel.

Hunter

Hunter

1 year ago

6 / 10

not a good display and battery life sucks. to be honest i think the form factor is too small, though people say its the perfect size phone. i cant even play a fps game with that small screen as my thumbs take 40% screen, just waste of that fast chip..

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Design

weight

135 g

189 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

7.4 mm

8.1 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

64.2 mm

74.8 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

131.5 mm

159.6 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume

62.47 cm³

96.7 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

0 °C

The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

Display

screen size

5.4"

6.5"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density

476 ppi

405 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution

1080 x 2340 px

1080 x 2400 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate

60Hz

120Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

240Hz

The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)

625 nits

800 nits

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

Gorilla Glass 5

Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

Performance

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

4GB

8GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version

Apple iPhone 12 Mini: Not applicable

Android 13

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)

4420

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A53 5G)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)

1999

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A53 5G)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Cameras

megapixels (main camera)

12 MP & 12 MP

64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.6

f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4

With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

Operating system

has clipboard warnings
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (iOS 14)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Android 13)
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (iOS 14)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Android 13)
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Android 13)
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Android 13)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (iOS 14)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (iOS 14)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (iOS 14)
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Android 13)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Can play games while they download
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Android 13)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.

Battery

battery power

2227 mAh

5000 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

25W

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A53 5G)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging
Apple iPhone 12 Mini

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: Not applicable

The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A53 5G)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

2550 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 1280)

This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

1280 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 1280)

This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

2 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

Miscellaneous

has a video light
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
DirectX version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Mini)

DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

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