Apple iPhone 12 mini leads
by 14 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 12 mini leads overall versus Galaxy A18 4G. Build: 86.5 vs 47.3.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Best for users who prioritize battery.
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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 differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceResolution
Panel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 5.4" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 60Hz | 90HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 1200 nitsBetter | 775 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 477 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | Ceramic Shield glassBetter | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Geekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 4GB | 4GB |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.1GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 589616 | 609489 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 2050Better | 980 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 4900Better | 2144 |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)Better | Exynos 1610 |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G68 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 12MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 12MP + 12MP | 50MP + 5MP + 2MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 1/3.6 | 1/2.76Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Different | 5x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | YesBetter | No |
Max Video Resolution Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.Better | 1080p@30fps |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | 12MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 13MP 1/3.1" front camera |
Front Aperture Samsung Galaxy A18 4G leads | f/2.2 | f/2.0Better |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 12 mini generally outperforms Galaxy A18 4G across key categories. Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) vs Exynos 1610 This makes iPhone 12 mini the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A18 4G may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 12 mini excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy A18 4G provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,772 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 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 12 mini scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 12 mini is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A18 4G advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A18 4G advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 12 mini advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 12 mini advantage), HDR Support (Apple iPhone 12 mini advantage).
Apple iPhone 12 mini has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 12 mini: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,772; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A18 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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