iPhone 12 mini 6S screen better than 12 Mini?

[eicca]

Am I crazy? Just got a 12 Mini after five years of my faithful 6S and the Mini screen looks more dull with less contrast under all conditions, brightness levels, etc.

That’s a bit disappointing.

 

[LFC2020]

Post a side by side photo, the mini screen should destroy the 6S.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I also think this is the worst time to buy an iPhone right now. Since prices will drop of the older generation of iPhone and the new iPhones are due for an update within a month or so.

 

[LFC2020]

I also think this is the worst time to buy an iPhone right now. Since prices will drop of the older generation of iPhone and the new iPhones are due for an update within a month or so.

True, unless he/she got a big discount on the mini, I’d return it and wait for the 13 mini.

 

[eicca]

I scored the $300 off deal from Best Buy. It's almost a guarantee that whatever the 13 has for "upgrades" won't be worth the extra dough.

I'd take a photo but that would require one of the phones.

It's pretty obvious though. The 6S screen is easier for me to read at low brightness and is definitely brighter on max, better color all around. 12 Mini looks like there's a (very subtle) layer of grey over everything.

 

[eicca]

Oh wait, I have an iPad:
(Mini on left, 6S on right)

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Oh wait, I have an iPad:
(Mini on left, 6S on right)
View attachment 1824755

Thank you for posting the photo.

I have to agree 6S screen does look better, LOL. Is the brightness all the way up? 100%?

Welcome to the club, dude. Join this thread! ahhhh,

Yellow Screen/Tint? Display seem "Warm"? Check here first!

Thank you for correcting that Less yellow? I want No yellow. Don’t you dare jinxing it, LOL. I’m expecting Apple develops top of the line screen. Enough with the lottery already haha 😆

forums.macrumors.com

 

[eicca]

Thank you for posting the photo.

I have to agree 6S screen does look better, LOL. Is the brightness all the way up? 100%?

Yup, they're both maxed, TrueTone/NightShift turned off, no alterations to color through accessibility or anything.

I have to be honest, this Mini is a bit disappointing. For me it doesn't do anything better than the 6S. Maybe battery life is better, but that remains to be seen. FaceID? Cool, but not strictly a groundbreaker. TouchID worked just fine. 5G? I never had a problem with LTE.

Cool factor? Maybe... Design? Slick, that's for sure. Bigger screen? I don't know if I care.

I'm real glad I didn't pay full price for it. But now the dilemma is do I sell it and make a few bucks, or just hang on to it because eventually I will have to upgrade regardless? The 6S still has a headphone jack and apparently a better screen. Decisions, decisions.

 

[asus389]

If it’s bothering you only at lower brightness it could’ve the PWM used on the oled screens. I agree though, the 6s screen was really easy on the eyes compared to newer iPhone screens.

 

[eicca]

If it’s bothering you only at lower brightness it could’ve the PWM used on the oled screens. I agree though, the 6s screen was really easy on the eyes compared to newer iPhone screens.

I'll have to A/B them more tomorrow when it's light. So far the Mini just seems to be duller all around. PWM hasn't seemed to be an issue so far, but I was worried about that factor.

 

[LFC2020]

Is auto brightness turned off?

 

[iHorseHead]

True, unless he/she got a big discount on the mini, I’d return it and wait for the 13 mini.

When I bought my iPhone 12 mini it was cheaper than the iPhone 11 (and brand new).

 

[eicca]

Is auto brightness turned off?

Yes.

 

[LFC2020]

Yes.

If you aren’t happy, get the phone replaced at apple.

 

[LFC2020]

When I bought my iPhone 12 mini it was cheaper than the iPhone 11 (and brand new).

Very nice.

 

[eicca]

If you aren’t happy, get the phone replaced at apple.

Nah, if I don't feel compelled to keep it by the end of next week I'll just sell it and make a few bucks.

 

[LFC2020]

Nah, if I don't feel compelled to keep it by the end of next week I'll just sell it and make a few bucks.

They’ll most likely be using the same panels for the 13 mini, since it’s not getting 120hz.

 

[eicca]

They’ll most likely be using the same panels for the 13 mini, since it’s not getting 120hz.

If I do sell the 12 Mini I'll be sticking with the 6S until it's pried from my hands.

 

[LFC2020]

If I do sell the 12 Mini I'll be sticking with the 6S until it's pried from my hands.

13 pro maybe? 🤔

 

[eicca]

13 pro maybe? 🤔

For that money I’d rather replace the suspension on my car 😂

 

[sharksftw]

You got a faulty mini then. I compared the mini to the 6S and SE and the Mini screen is way better. Especially the colors. The 6s is a low-res LCD with a contrast ratio of 800:1 while the mini has a higher res OLED with a contrast ratio of 1000000:1

the Mini has the exact same screen as the regular 12 and the pros so all of them would have worse screens than previous phones, which makes no sense at all.

 

[Johnny365]

For that money I’d rather replace the suspension on my car 😂

Looks like you need to set priorities if you are buying a phone instead of fixing the more important things.

 

[BigDO]

Book a test at your nearest optometrist. Some age deteriorative diseases of the eye can lead to an incorrect perception of color saturation and depth.

I wouldn’t count of making a profit on a Mini even when reduced - they are selling under MSRP since there is no market for them. Exchange if you got a faulty unit and keep as a spare phone, maybe?

Good luck.

 

[one more]

If I do sell the 12 Mini I'll be sticking with the 6S until it's pried from my hands.

Since you don’t seem to care about most of 12 mini’s features, the biggest difference for you is probably the camera(s) - mini’s being much better than that of a 6S. If this is not a deal-breaker either, SE2020 could be another option for you, as it uses the same screen tech as your 6S, will have a brand-new battery and costs very little as is, even before any potential discounts.

 

[Mr.Blacky]

Comparing the screen brightness in a dark room with a (relatively) dark picture, doesn't say much.
You should test it in a bright environment with a brighter picture and auto brightness turned on.