Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 12 mini and Motorola Edge 70 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 12 mini is the cheaper of the two at $699 versus $850, a difference of about $151. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 12 mini stands out for lightest 5g iphone at just 133 g, while Motorola Edge 70 Pro is praised for exceptional 144hz oled display with 3000 nits peak brightness. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 mini if…
- →Lightest 5G iPhone at just 133 g
- →Compact form factor perfect for one-handed use
- →Same A14 Bionic as larger iPhone 12 models
Buy the Motorola Edge 70 Pro if…
- →Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- →Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- Lightest 5G iPhone at just 133 g
- Compact form factor perfect for one-handed use
- Same A14 Bionic as larger iPhone 12 models
- Beautiful OLED display despite small size
- MagSafe accessory support
Cons
- Very small 2227 mAh battery with poor endurance
- No telephoto camera
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- 5G usage drains battery quickly
- Discontinued after poor sales
Motorola Edge 70 Pro
Pros
- Exceptional 144Hz OLED display with 3000 nits peak brightness
- Fast 125W wired charging for quick top-ups
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version delivers flagship performance
- Versatile camera setup with 3x telephoto and optical stabilization
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium pricing
- 4500mAh battery may struggle with 144Hz display endurance
- Limited to single 3x telephoto option, no 10x zoom
- Heavy at 186g with thick bezels
- Higher-than-average price point for market segment
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Motorola Edge 70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 133 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50MP f/1.6 OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32MP f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 4500mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 125W wired |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2664 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | — |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | Lightning | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Espresso Black, Platinum Gray |
| Weight | — | 186g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 512GB |
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