Apple iPhone 12 mini vs OnePlus 12R
Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini vs OnePlus 12R side by side: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), 12MP vs 50MP camera, 2227mAh vs…
Apple
iPhone 12 mini
$699
7categories won
OnePlus
12R
$499
14categories won
21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 12R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 12R proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 mini, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 12R leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 12R. Choose the 12R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 12 mini if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
12R takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 100W charging.
12R provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) and 16GB RAM.
12R takes photography with 50MP optics.
12R wins on budget and value at $499 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 12 mini vs 12R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.4" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 477 ppiWinner | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| Process node | 5 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,050,000 | 1,510,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4720 | 5540Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 64GB | 256GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Ultrawide | 12 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,227 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 12 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 135 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Build | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, glass back | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 14 | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) |
| OS updates | 6 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 12 mini | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $499Winner |
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Weighing an astonishing 135 grams, the iPhone 12 mini pioneered modern flat-edge industrial design, OLED contrast, and 5G connectivity in Apple's smallest smartphone profile in years.
- Display
- 5.4"
- Chipset
- Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Battery
- 2,227mAh
OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is a masterclass in price-to-performance ratio, pairing Qualcomm proven flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a glorious 4500-nit 1.5K LTPO4 display, an enormous 5500 mAh battery, and lightning-quick 100W SuperVOOC charging for under $500.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh