Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 12 mini
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Apple iPhone 6s Plus
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
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 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | — |
| PPI | 476 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 | 67.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant) |
| Process (nm) | 5 | — |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 9 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,620 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,030 | — |
| AnTuTu | 890,000 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 720p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2227 | 2750 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 384 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 24 h (3G) |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.5 | 158.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Weight (g) | 135 | 192 |
| Width (mm) | 64.2 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2015, September 09. Released 2015, September 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 13 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 - A1633 |
| 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, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (Apple Pay only) |
| 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 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 6s Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone 6s Plus are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 6s Plus packs a 2750 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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