Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Motorola Razr (2023)
The Verdict
iPhone 12 mini delivers a compact flagship experience with Apple's superior A14 Bionic chip, excellent 60Hz OLED display, and proven iOS ecosystem. Its 4GB RAM and 2227mAh battery present limitations, though MagSafe charging adds convenience. Motorola Razr 2023 offers a foldable novelty with larger 6.9-inch 144Hz main display, higher 8GB RAM, and more versatile 64MP camera with superior video at 4K@60fps. Battery capacity reaches 3800mAh for longer endurance. However, Razr's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 trails Apple's performance significantly, and IP52 rating provides weaker water resistance than iPhone's IP68. Both cost $699, but they serve different priorities. Choose iPhone 12 mini for raw performance and ecosystem coherence; select Razr 2023 if you prioritize screen real estate, camera versatility, and foldable innovation despite performance compromises.
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 Razr (2023) if…
- →Most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price
- →Stylish vegan leather finish and compact folded design
- →144Hz pOLED main display is smooth and vibrant
Category Scores
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 Razr (2023)
Pros
- Most affordable clamshell foldable at $699 launch price
- Stylish vegan leather finish and compact folded design
- 144Hz pOLED main display is smooth and vibrant
- 64 MP main camera produces good daylight photos
- Compact folded form factor fits easily in any pocket
Cons
- Very small 1.5-inch cover screen limits quick interactions
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mid-range chip limits performance
- 3800 mAh battery barely gets through a full day
- IP52 water resistance is minimal for a $699 phone
- Only 5W wireless charging is essentially unusable
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Motorola Razr (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 133 g | 188.6 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm | 170.8 x 73.9 x 7.2 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 5W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.9 inches (main), 1.5 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED, 144Hz main / OLED cover |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (main) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1400 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.36 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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