Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone 12 mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 11
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 11
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 1792 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 828 | 1080 |
| Peak Brightness | 625 | 1200 |
| PPI | 326 | 476 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Screen-to-body | 79 | 85.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm + ) | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | — | 5 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 14.1 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 2,124 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 4,871 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,337,390 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3110 | 2227 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 150.9 | 131.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 194 | 135 |
| Width (mm) | 75.7 | 64.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 10 | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September 20 | Available. Released 2020, November 13 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2221 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2176 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 11 and Apple iPhone 12 mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPhone 11 packs a 3110 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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