Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S10e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 1:27 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 12:58 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e X Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+256GB (242GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+477 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	435 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W33% 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.	vs	15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.4"	vs	+5.8"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP17% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)7% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2227 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super Retina XDR OLED / Dynamic AMOLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10 / HDR10+

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400	Galaxy S10E (Exynos) G970F/Dual-Sim 6GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2020	3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)	69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	477 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
System version	iOS 14	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	2000/316 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	A2176 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)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, 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, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2227 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	12W Qi wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue • Face ID • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)	• Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 12 mini (256GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.557W/kg (head), 0.703W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.582W/kg (head), 1.575W/kg (body)