Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Redmi 13 Pro+
The Verdict
Apple iPhone 12 mini excels in processing power and camera consistency with its A14 Bionic chip and reliable 12MP system, paired with iOS's optimization. Its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display delivers stunning colors at 1200 nits, though the 60Hz refresh rate and 2227mAh battery limit daily usability. Redmi 13 Pro+ counters with superior specs on paper: a massive 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen at 1800 nits brightness, 8GB RAM, and a 5110mAh battery lasting considerably longer. The 200MP main camera offers impressive resolution, though processing quality lags behind Apple's computational photography. At $699, the iPhone 12 mini targets premium users prioritizing ecosystem and compact form factor. The Redmi 13 Pro+ at $329 delivers dramatically better value with larger display, faster charging (120W vs 20W), and nearly double the battery capacity. For longevity and software support, iPhone wins; for everyday performance and screen real estate, Redmi dominates. Choose the iPhone if you value iOS integration and compact design. Choose the Redmi if battery anxiety and display quality matter most on a budget.
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 Redmi 13 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor at budget price
- →120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- →IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
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
Redmi 13 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor at budget price
- 120W charging fills battery in under 20 minutes
- IP68 water resistance in the mid-range
- Bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 5110 mAh battery with excellent endurance
Cons
- Weak ultrawide and macro cameras
- Dimensity 7300 is modest for heavy gaming
- No wireless charging
- Plastic frame
- USB 2.0 data transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Redmi 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 133 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS (Samsung HP3) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 5110 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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