In 2020, when most flagship smartphones were getting bigger, Apple came with a surprise – the iPhone 12 mini, the most compact flagship smartphone that didn’t compromise on anything. This device is now available for less than Rs 20,000 on Flipkart, making it cheaper than most mid-range smartphones.
If you are interested in buying the iPhone 12 mini (review), we recommend you act fast, since there could be a limited number of these on sale. Apple had officially discontinued the iPhone 12 mini two years ago when the iPhone 14 series was introduced. If you miss this opportunity, the only other way to own an iPhone 12 mini could be getting a used one.
The iPhone 12 mini was a special smartphone from Apple for many reasons. Despite its compact 5.4-inch screen, it was smaller and lighter than the iPhone SE (2022), which has an even smaller display but was launched almost a year and a half after the iPhone 12 mini.
The mini, even in 2024, has almost everything that one comes to expect from a high-end Apple iPhone, including a sharp OLED screen, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, a capable dual-camera system with support to shoot 4K videos in Dolby Vision format, a premium glass metal sandwich design, and Face ID; the only exception being the battery life.
Do we recommend buying the iPhone 12 mini in 2024?
Yes and no. We don’t recommend the iPhone 12 mini for everyone who needs a new smartphone for around Rs 20,000, as some great Android devices offer bigger screens and better battery life.
However, if you are a fan of compact smartphones and are looking for an iPhone within that price range, the iPhone 12 mini could be the perfect deal for you.