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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 115 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Camera

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the iPhone 12 mini 5G 128GB's small size and excellent camera quality, with many praising its ease of use and performance. However, some users expressed concerns regarding the battery life, wishing it lasted longer. A few also noted the absence of a home button as something requiring adjustment. The phone's features and lightweight design were also frequently highlighted as positive aspects.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my IPhone 12 mini

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I switch from IPhone Plus to IPhone 12 mini, I know big change, but I really like the size for the same phone but easy to carrying it 24/7. I love the switch, no regrets at all. It took no time to love the 12 mini. The camera is excellent my pictures look professional, I received lots of compliments on my pictures. The only negative and very important part is battery life, it is not very good, I guess the size reduce the capacity for a better battery if they go for another mini IPhone. If you don’t have a way to charge your IPhone 12 mini during your daily routine this is not the phone for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The mini rules

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this phone for the size it’s great to be out doing things and have this bad boy in your pocket does not take much room. Don’t let the size fool you into thinking this phone is not a mini monster does everything you have to camera are great video is awesome a lot of people want to say the battery is bad and have not even used the phone I get anywhere from 6 to 7 hrs of screen time on this bad boy and that’s plenty for me if your looking for a phone to give you more then 7hr of screen time this is not for you other then that battery is not bad

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the mini

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So happy that Apple decided to bring back the mini option. Much lighter and easier to work with

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Truly Great Little Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For me, this was an update from an iPhone 6S, so it was a major update, and for me absolutely worth the price. I decided to go with the iPhone 12 mini because it fits better in my pocket, and I felt that I didn't really need the additional screen space. I opted for the convenience of carrying a smaller phone. The screen size is actually slightly larger than that of the 6S, while the overall footprint of the phone is slightly smaller. The screen is beautiful, with vibrant but not over saturated colors. It seems to have a much wider brightness range than the old phone. I have taken only a few photos so far, but the camera is a substantial upgrade over my old phone. The phone has done everything I have asked of it so far. I was concerned with the face recognition in low light, but it is reliable and quite fast in everything but pure darkness. If I had it to do over again, I would certainly buy this phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Couldn’t be happier! I was initially hesitant to go back to such a small phone after having the plus and Max models from the start, but I have been very pleased with the smaller footprint. There is one single downside- the battery. It definitely doesn’t last as long as my previous phone (11 pro max) which was to be expected, but it has been totally manageable. Plus it gives me more incentive to stay off the screen. I hope they continue to make the smaller variant in the future so I’m not forced back into having a large one again. I’m very happy with this phone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s fine.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Setup was significantly harder than it should have been. No headphone jack on these newer models is a disappointment. Face ID is a terrible idea if you still work somewhere that requires masks. Performance is honestly not as good as I expected either. Camera and the screen do impress me. I love wireless charging with my phone case still on. Overall while not perfect it’s been a pretty solid phone so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Home button

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new phone. The size is perfect. The one thing I really don’t like , there is no home button. It’s taking sometime to get use to it. The camera is wonderful. Takes great low light pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like original iPhone SE but more functional

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s like the original iPhone SE but more functional: very fast response and app performance, screen size is small but uses almost the entire front face, able to use one hand to type/Swype. Aesthetically similar to original iPhone SE but slightly bigger and much larger usable screen area. Camera has 1x and 0.5x lenses but no telephoto. Battery lasts for entire workday with heavy use (workplace messaging apps and safari).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing technology in such a small package

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone is a pleasure to look at, to hold and to use. It is lightweight and I can hold it in one hand. It is insanely fast and doesn’t miss a beat when moving between apps. The only concern I have with this is the battery. It doesn’t last all day. However, you get a USB-C cable and you can purchase a larger wattage charging brick. Oerall you get your bang for your buck with this phone and I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best iPhone!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best iPhone there is right now. It's just as fast as the pro models, great clear screen. It just fits in your pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible iPhone. I hope we see the mini continue

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the smaller iPhone offerings and the iPhone 12 Mini has been incredible to use. IF you're a fan of the iPhone SE and iPhone SE 2020, this is the phone for you. It has great performance and form factor. I just wish the battery life were a bit longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect size

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this phone and the color. It is also a great size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic size.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my iPhone mini. It fits perfectly in my pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expensive, but a great smart phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I traded up from an iPhone 6. What an amazing difference. Much longer battery life, magnetic charging ( I had to purchase a separate charger), fantastic camera, facial recognition and I like the slightly smaller size of the mini. It was expensive but I justified the cost because, let’s face it, smart phones have become an essential part of life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall satisfied-great size and price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect size. Extremely fast. Great battery life. Overall satisfied with my purchase. 5G service is extremely quick!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy the mini!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The mini is the best phone! It is going back to the time when we could actually hold the phone in one hand and not be walking around with some giant phone might as well be an iPad to our ear camera and video are fantastic! I just fell in love with this phone immediately

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best iPhone/Small and compatible size

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the top of the line iPhone. It is the perfect size, because you can also put it in your pocket! It’s just like the original, but with maximum speed and top of the line features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this phone for my wife. She loves the size and it is a substantial upgrade from her lethargic Iphone 8. Would recommend this phone for anyone looking for reliability, functionality and fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from a Samsung galaxy s9+. I love having a phone that fits in one hand and my pocket again! Very happy with the functionality. The screen size took a couple of days to adjust to, but now I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is great, it’s small and compact enough to fit in your front pocket. This is perfect for people that don’t want to carry around a huge phone but still have all the latest features!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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