Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Apple iPhone XS
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple iPhone XS
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone XS
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone XS
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 XS |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2436 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1125 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 625 |
| PPI | 476 | 458 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 | 82.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 7 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 12 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,124 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,871 | — |
| AnTuTu | 1,337,390 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2227 | 2658 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.5 | 143.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 135 | 177 |
| Width (mm) | 64.2 | 70.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2018, September 12. Released 2018, September 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 13 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2097 |
| 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 (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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 XS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone XS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone XS are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone XS is 15% cheaper at 41,000 DZD versus 48,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 12 mini, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone XS packs a 2658 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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