Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 12 mini targets premium buyers seeking compact performance, while Samsung's Galaxy A24 appeals to budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and screen real estate. Display quality heavily favors Apple, with its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED delivering 1200 nits brightness versus the A24's 1000-nit Super AMOLED, though Samsung offers a larger 6.5-inch panel with 90Hz refresh rate. Processing power is decisively Apple's advantage with the A14 Bionic outperforming MediaTek Helio G99 significantly. Samsung counters with a massive 5000mAh battery (2227mAh on iPhone), faster 25W charging, and more versatile 50MP camera setup. iPhone 12 mini excels in video (4K60 with Dolby Vision), 5G connectivity, and build quality. For photography and everyday performance, the iPhone 12 mini is superior, but the Galaxy A24 offers exceptional value and all-day battery. Choose iPhone 12 mini for quality; Galaxy A24 for budget flexibility.
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 Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
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
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 133 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2227 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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