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Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) vs Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 7a X Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) 12Points
5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Google Pixel 7a (G82U8) Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)

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iPhone 12 mini (128GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) vs Pixel 7a (G82U8)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)22%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+477 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs431 PPI
+f/1.6 (aperture)19%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+20W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
5.4"vs+6.1"13%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2227 mAhvs+4385 mAh97%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices
128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
ModeliPhone 12 mini (128GB)Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Other model namesiPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400Google Pixel 7a G82U8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date10/13/20205/10/2023
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDOLED
Screen size5.4" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)477 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display features625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
System versioniOS 14Android 13
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Chipset64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 589616 (v8)
Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2176 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2398 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2399, A2400 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkA2176 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2398, A2399, A2400 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2227 mAh4385 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging12W Qi wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
• Google Cast
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Google Pixel 7a (G82U8)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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