Apple iPhone 17e leads
by 11 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 17e leads overall versus iPhone 12 mini. Performance: 62.2 vs 88.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Best for users who prioritize display.
Apple iPhone 17e
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Apple iPhone 17e leads | 5.4" | 6.1"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 17e leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1170 x 2532Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 477 ppiBetter | 457 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 17e leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coatingBetter |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 17e leads | 4GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.1GHz | 4.26GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 6 | 6 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 589616 | 2187425 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 2050 | 3600Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 4900 | 9296Better |
Storage Apple iPhone 17e leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Apple iPhone 17e leads | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceRear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Apple iPhone 17e leads | 12MP | 48MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 12MP + 12MP | 48MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 17e leads | 1/3.6 | 1/2.55Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Different | 5x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 17e leads | f/2.2 | f/1.9Better |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17e generally outperforms iPhone 12 mini across key categories. Chipset: Apple A19 (3 nm) vs Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) This makes iPhone 17e the better choice for most users, though iPhone 12 mini may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize display. iPhone 12 mini offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 17e excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Apple iPhone 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,772 | ≈ Rs 142,240 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Apple iPhone 17e can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 17e scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 17e is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 12 mini advantage), Display Protection (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 17e advantage).
Apple iPhone 17e delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 17e tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 12 mini: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,772; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 17e: non-PTA approximately Rs 142,240; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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