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iPhone 12 mini What’s the verdict on the 12 mini - yeah or nay?

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I hate my XR, apps freeze up, have to v=back out of the camera app and try again to take a pic.

When going to landscape from portrait it hangs up. And it’s too damn big.

I can get $220 trade towards a 12 mini but they don’t seem to be getting great reviews. Anyone else have issues with their 12 mini?

I just fired Verizon today and switched over to AT&T - I doubt I’ll see a difference but they only had 5G Sims cards for our 4G iPhones - the guy said we might see a bit faster responses, I doubt it.
 
The 12 mini is great if you want a smaller device.

Pretty much the only negative I see about the 12 mini is that if you play games on your phone then you probably want a different phone as the battery drains really fast when gaming.

My anecdotal experience with the mini is that I had two minis with the same issue:

On black backgrounds using the brightness between 20-50% it would have like a dark gray for a few seconds then it would go completely black. It’s almost like the pixels weren’t turning off correctly. There was also a green tint to it as well.

However, this may be fixed with iOS 14.5 and I’ve also read that people who bought phones recently that this isn’t a problem any more. I was also able to recreate this issue on a 12 Pro but I have a 12 that doesn’t have this issue. All phones I tested on were made near release so I’m thinking it’s probably resolved now.
 
I’m a pretty average user I think. I only play one game and make a few moves a day between my phone or iPad. The rest is a bit of social media, half an hour to hour of reddit a day. Very little YouTube quick video if it’s texted to me. The rest is texting and the rare phone call.

I have 5G turned off. Just didn’t seem worth it in my area.

I end the day with about 40/50 percent battery left. Battery was my biggest worry and it hasn’t been an issue for me.
 
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Had the mini and then went to the max. Like them both, but will stick with the max. Unlike others, I did have issues with battery life. I was able to get through a day, but battery life wasn't quite as good as I'd like. no issues there with the max.
 
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There’s really nothing else new to report about the mini. Some love it some don’t and you’ll find these different opinions on every product here.
If you like a small compact iPhone it’s a great choice in my opinion- and the battery recharges very quickly with the correct chargers.
 
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The Mini is a great phone. I got one shortly after launch day, but a week ago I did switch to the 12 Pro. The battery was just a little lacking for my use and the smaller screen was not as nice to use with the keyboard (a little too cramped). Oh, and I actually did miss the 3rd telephoto lens.
 
Size is great, so comfortable to carry. Recently hold the Max iPhone and it was cumbersome. Probably i will never buy bigger iphone than iphone mini.
 
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ejfontenot said:
I love mine. I have two.
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Don’t say that. Now that the purple is out I am so tempted to get myself one for my birthday to keep my green mini company. 😆

The mini is a nice pocket friendly phone. I don’t know if it’s for everyone due to the small display and battery. I do have a larger phone I use more inside the house for things most people use iPads for. I just don’t like dealing with the size of even a small tablet.
 
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GrumpyMom said:
Don’t say that. Now that the purple is out I am so tempted to get myself one for my birthday to keep my green mini company. 😆

The mini is a nice pocket friendly phone. I don’t know if it’s for everyone due to the small display and battery. I do have a larger phone I use more inside the house for things most people use iPads for. I just don’t like dealing with the size of even a small tablet.
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I’m legit trying to figure out how to get the purple one the cheapest way, I haven’t found a good option yet.
 
ejfontenot said:
I’m legit trying to figure out how to get the purple one the cheapest way, I haven’t found a good option yet.
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I hope you find a good deal. Would you then have 3 minis to keep?

I don’t really think I will be able to get a second mini but that purple is fun to daydream about.
 
I recently upgraded from the iPhone 6s because the battery was getting very weak, to the 12 Mini and I dumped Verizon because their customer service is atrocious. I went with the Mini because it most closely matched my old 6s in size as it fits perfectly in my shirt pocket. I bought the Blue model but that doesn't really matter because the protective case covers the entire back except for the lens opening. My wife uses the XR which I do not care for at all.
My new provider uses the Verizon cell backbone so my reception remained the same.
As for functionality, the Mini meets and exceeds all my needs. I do not play games on these devices and I do not use any of the big social media platforms.
 
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My 12 Mini is the best iphone I have ever owned. I am not sure where you have seen reviews that are not great about the 12 mini, all the tech sites I have read have given it great reviews (Techradar, The Verge etc) and all the tech u tubers love it (Johnathon Morrison etc).
 
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Love it. No complaints at all. I was using a 6s until last year, got the 11 Pro to buy the smallest phone possible, immediately traded it in for the mini when it came out. This is my new 5 year phone.
 
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Absolutely love it. I had a 5S and then moved to an XR --- I never got comfortable with the size and weight of the XR. I find the 12 Mini absolutely perfect for my use. ---- no battery issues whatsoever, love the camera, and fits nicely in shirt and pants pockets. I will be very disappointed with Apple if the 12 Mini ends up being a "one and done" model.
 
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stanza.richi said:
For me, is a great yes. Love the size; battery, screen and camera are very good for my daily use.
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Oh maybe only one complaint: I wanted a gorgeous red colour like XR or 8/8 plus instead of the coral-like that they chose. That’s the reason why I decided to go white.
 
All I know is I'm gonna be super upset if Apple ditches it due to it not be lucrative enough (re: reports sales haven't met their expectations). Perhaps the mini has a niche fanbase (though it sure didn't seem that way before it was ever announced), but they should keep it around out of respect (for lack of a better term) for the people who just don't want a bigger phone. This phone is perfect. And the camera is exceptional, regardless of what's better.
 
Ladybug said:
I love babies, puppies, and my Mini. It’s pocket friendly and all I need in a phone. No regrets, I switched from a 12 to the Mini. And it’s blue too my favorite color.
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I don't recall ever being a baby although my parents certainly told me 'don't be a baby' numerous times growing up. Puppies and the mini I can vouch for as being wonderful :D
 
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