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Apple iPhone 12 mini
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Apple iPhone 12 mini

Released: 2020, October 13Price: $ 188.80 / £ 167.75 / € 206.00Status: Available. Released 2020, November 13

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSiOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.3.1
CPUHexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBLightning, USB 2.0
Dual12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Size5.4 inches, 71.9 cm, 2, (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
BrandApple
BuildGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
ModelApple iPhone 12 mini
Price$ 188.80 / £ 167.75 / € 206.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
ModelsA2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Single12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, November 13
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Display627 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 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
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min, 15W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Released2020, October 13
Announced2020, October 13
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-24.6 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 589616 (v8), GeekBench: 4174 (v5.1), GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 69h

Apple iPhone 12 mini Overview

About Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 mini is another flagship from Apple's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Apple iPhone 12 mini has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM with Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Apple iPhone 12 mini can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Apple iPhone 12 mini?

The Apple iPhone 12 mini supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Apple iPhone 12 mini support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Apple devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Apple iPhone 12 mini void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Apple iPhone 12 mini will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Apple iPhone 12 mini run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Apple iPhone 12 mini.