First iPhone 12 Mini Hands-On Video Surfaces [Update: Video Pulled]

[MacRumors]

Apple's iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max aren't set to be available until November 13, but a Romanian YouTuber got his hands on the iPhone 12 mini and showed it off today, offering a size comparison between the iPhone 12 and the 12 mini along with going over some of the device's features.

The iPhone 12 mini is identical to the iPhone 12 in design and functionality, but it has a 5.4-inch display size instead of a 6.1-inch display size and it has a smaller battery inside. All of the other features, including processor, camera setup, and 5G connectivity are the same.

The video is in Romanian and no subtitles are available, but it does offer a look at the iPhone 12 mini in hand so those planning to purchase can see it out in the real world.

Apple will begin accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini on Friday, November 6 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with the first of those orders set to ship out on Friday, November 13.

Update: It appears that the original video has been removed from YouTube at this time, but a comparison photo is still embedded at the top of this article.

Article Link: First iPhone 12 Mini Hands-On Video Surfaces [Update: Video Pulled]

 

[zachz]

The perfect size iPhone. Cannot wait to order this.

Coming from a 7 Plus, I won't be losing much screen size and it'll still be a huge upgrade, plus it'll fit nicely in my pocket unlike my current phone

 

[MacDevil7334]

Ugh...torn between wanting the Max for the camera improvements and the Mini for having a normal sized phone again.

 

[AngerDanger]

How to get your picture in the news:
1. Obtain Apple tech ahead of official release.
2. Upload video holding it in front of your face like you're misting yourself.

 

[Seanm87]

Ugh...torn between wanting the Max for the camera improvements and the Mini for having a normal sized phone again.

That’s quite a big size difference!

 

[dcpmark]

Ok, got it....will no longer attempt humor on MR.

 

[JayMysterio]

Wait? Is the video really 41 minutes? ?

To show a phone?

 

[BSben]

I’d love a translation…...does anyone speak gibberish?

A bit xenophobic perhaps? ( Xenophobic is not a language btw)

 

[thadoggfather]

Wait? Is the video really 41 minutes? ?

To show a phone?

and from scanning the video, looks like 38 minutes and change is screen captures...

there is some nice hands on parts but, geez.

 

[jms-uk]

I’d love a translation…...does anyone speak gibberish?

Youtuber from Romania, not Gibraltar.

 

[calrbjared]

Ugh...torn between wanting the Max for the camera improvements and the Mini for having a normal sized phone again.

Agreed! Oddly I’m not interested in the middle sized phones at all. The extremes are what makes max and mini interesting

 

[Serban55]

I’d love a translation…...does anyone speak gibberish?

He start by saying he is not the owner of that mini
He says that everyone there loves that size that works in perfect harmony with the flat edges
He says that iphone are not allowed on 5G until November until a software will enable it
The notch is the same but looks bigger because of its size

 

[idktbh]

it would have been perfect without the notch and Touch ID on the side, like the iPad Air. nice phone tho.

 

[itsmilo]

My fingers hurt just looking at that tiny keyboard.

 

[Serban55]

My fingers hurt just looking at that tiny keyboard.

So with iphone 3Gs or iphone 4/5 your fingers didnt hurt ?

 

[richxps]

Omg if this was only a pro ... this is the dream phone either way ..
I bet Samsung will counter this some how ... a note mini ?

 

[sclawis300]

I’d love a translation…...does anyone speak gibberish?

I heard "aluminum" and "digital zoom" in there.

 

[jclardy]

Ugh. I really love my 12 Pro, but the mini looks so nice. I want to buy it just to make sure Apple knows that people still want small phones.

If there was a 12 Pro Mini I'd sign up instantly.

 

[fbr$]

The perfect size iPhone. Cannot wait to order this.

Coming from a 7 Plus, I won't be losing much screen size and it'll still be a huge upgrade, plus it'll fit nicely in my pocket unlike my current phone

You'll lose screen size where it's most important: on the width.
The 7 Plus is about the same width as the 6.5" model.

 

[blairh]

The perfect size iPhone. Cannot wait to order this.

Coming from a 7 Plus, I won't be losing much screen size and it'll still be a huge upgrade, plus it'll fit nicely in my pocket unlike my current phone

The screen will be far narrower on the Mini. It's going to be a far different experience than your Plus. You might like it more of course. But still much different.

 

[vince085]

I speak Romanian, but i won't translate 42 minutes of him talking non sense. if there is a particular part you want translated tell me

 

[MacDevil7334]

That’s quite a big size difference!

Yeah it definitely is. Been on the regular sized X and 11 Pro but even that isn’t quite small enough for 1 handed use. So I feel like my options are to either go to the Mini and get a true 1 handed phone or embrace having a 2 handed device and get the best possible. I have had the the Plus size in the 6 and 6S days, so I know what I am getting into. It’s not my preferred phone size, but I can manage it. Really bummed that Apple has once again reverted to only giving the phablet phone the best camera. I thought we were done with that after the iPhone 8.

 

[Whathappened]

The perfect size iPhone. Cannot wait to order this.

Coming from a 7 Plus, I won't be losing much screen size and it'll still be a huge upgrade, plus it'll fit nicely in my pocket unlike my current phone

Then why did you buy the 7 plus back then??
The mini is too small for me and the battery too weak.
And I never get why some people want to use their phone with one hand so often? What are you doing with your other hand?

 

[blairh]

Wish the Mini were the price of an SE. I'd love to use this a secondary device for the beach and some other instances.

 

[Whathappened]

Yeah it definitely is. Been on the regular sized X and 11 Pro but even that isn’t quite small enough for 1 handed use. So I feel like my options are to either go to the Mini and get a true 1 handed phone or embrace having a 2 handed device and get the best possible. I have had the the Plus size in the 6 and 6S days, so I know what I am getting into. It’s not my preferred phone size, but I can manage it. Really bummed that Apple has once again reverted to only giving the phablet phone the best camera. I thought we were done with that after the iPhone 8.

You realize there are limitations because of the small size don’t you?
Unbelievable..