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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 47 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about the iPhone 12 mini 5G 64GB's size and camera quality, with many praising its compact form factor and excellent photo capabilities. However, a common complaint centers around the device's battery life, which some users find insufficient for their needs. The smaller size is a significant positive for many, but it appears to come at the cost of battery performance.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iPhone 12 mini

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

    Good phone. Underrated. The phone got hot when I first charged it. It also got hot when i was downloading all my old apps and when I was using gps. I thought Apple improved on their battery but when I used the gps on phone, it still drained the battery. I still had about 40% but still, it is worrying. Overall, it is a big improvement because my last phone was iPhone 6. So this was a gift to myself. I think when they deliver packages, they should put closer to the door in case rain falls. I was at home when they delivered it but I thought that I would mention. Also, if this is an upgrade to a previous phone, they don’t activate the SIM card before sending and you still have to call your network provider. I was hesitant about the Face ID but it’s not bad. It would not work if you put a picture of yourself in front so that’s good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOVE MY 12 MINI

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

    I can’t believe I saved $300 on the iPhone 12 mini! My first iPhone was a 6SPlus and thought it was time to replace it. It never really fit in my hand, purse, or pocket. The mini is the perfect size for me. The screen size is a tiny bit smaller than the 6+. So tiny, that I don’t really notice the difference. It has all the same features as the 12. The camera is fantastic. No more fuzzy low light pictures. I don’t worry about the battery size, as I don’t have the phone attached to my hand all day. I highly recommend this iPhone. You won’t be disappointed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just kept dropping bigger phones!

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

    I’m really enjoying my new iPhone 12 Mini! I just kept dropping the larger smartphones, so having the option of a smaller phone has been perfect for me. Beautiful screen and easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool small phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a great size and just as fast as the larger iPhone 12s. Great screen and also it has 5G

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid choice opposite to "super sizing" everything

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great design by Apple on the mini. Quality device without much compromise vs the 12 - battery life is the Achilles heel and, for most users it won't be an issue - I did feel a little nervous at the end of the day... Though the 13 mini has improved battery life, the price difference is probably the most notable difference.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks nice, works fast and fits in one hand

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

    I went back to iPhone after long time and wanted something medium or small size that can be used with one hand. This does all the things that I wanted. Device is really fast and camera is great. Only drawback is battery size, it drains quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great small phone

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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 just upgraded to this phone after having had a 6s and later the SE 2020. It's an excellent size for me, and it's a very nice display. I think it's great if you like smaller phones. I am not a very heavy user so the battery is fine for me. I finish the day with 60% with 5 hours of screen on time

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall nice phone, moved up from an iPhone 8

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

    Nice size phone for my needs. The only complaint I have is the battery life. It is a small phone so it has a smaller battery. But I wish Apple would not give you the phone with everything turned on and the need to go in a turn items off to save the battery time. Also hate that no charging wall plug is included. They are being cheap while claiming they are saving the environment.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great small phone.

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

    Great photos and reception. A bit of a learning curve coming from android. Wish battery life was better.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GregD

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

    For me it is a serious step up from iPhone SE. Camera is great. Performance is perfect. battery - so-so.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse Mini

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

    Fast phone compacted into a tiny shell. I would recommend this mini powerhouse

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Deal from BestBuy

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

    BestBuy had a great offer so I decided to finally retire my Iphone 7 and bought the 12 mini as I do not like the larger screen size. Everything from BestBuy was perfect but Apple needs to fix a bug and hopefully will release a software update soon. Whenever the phone toggles between 5G and LTE it does lose internet connection. Not ideal when you have your navigation app on...

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best new phone for the money

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect phone for smaller hands. Great speed on a great platform.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny but Mighty

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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.

    Great iPhone, with an even greater deal! This iPhone is tiny but mighty. I upgraded from an iPhone X, and decreasing screen size is made up by how powerful this new iPhone is. I’m very happy with my purchase!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small size, small battery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The size is great, sadly the battery life suffers because of that.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone and nice camera

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

    Great phone at a great price. Got this on sale right before the 13 was announced. Has a great battery life and I really like the size. Not convinced the 5G is really faster but we’ll see.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice compact phone

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

    I was looking for something to replace my iPhone X and the 12 mini is a perfect replacement with almost identical size. Definitely a great phone is you don’t need a big screen or want something smaller to put in you shirt/pants pocket

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Size, Excellent Performance

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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.

    This phone is the perfect size. I love the responsiveness of the touch screen and the quality of photos and videos. It works great with my MacBook. I'm glad I decided to stay with an iPhone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 1st IPhone purchase & experience

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

    I've had 2 Ipads, 1 Ipad Pro 12.9, 1 Ipod, 1 ipod touch, 1 ipod nano & airpods pro, but this is my first Iphone. The 12 mini is a great all around smart phone that can fit easily in a pocket.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good phone. Love that it isn't HUGE. I wish the camera was a little sharper and had a macro setting. Overall, a good phone and a good upgrade from my iPhone 6.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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