Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads
by 14 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 FE leads overall versus iPhone 12 mini. Battery: 50.4 vs 78.3.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 12 mini
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceResolution
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 5.4" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1200 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 477 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 4GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.1GHz | 3.3GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 10 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.1GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 589616 | 2535201 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 2050 | 2300Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 4900 | 8035Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Xclipse 950 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 12MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 12MP + 12MP | 50MP + 12MP + 8MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1/3.6 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | None (no telephoto) | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 5x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+Better |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 12 mini leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 FE generally outperforms iPhone 12 mini across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 2500 (3 nm) vs Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) This makes Galaxy S26 FE the better choice for most users, though iPhone 12 mini may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 FE excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,772 | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 250,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 12 mini advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 12 mini: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,772; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA Rs 250,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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