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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Google Pixel 4a 5G

What iPhone 12 mini does better (15) and where Pixel 4a 5G wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPhone 12 mini
Apple · 2020iPhone 12 mini
7.2Score
15 advantages≈ $165
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Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google · 2020Pixel 4a 5G
6.7Score
8 advantages≈ $150
6.6Display5.8
5.4Performance4.3
6.9Camera7.7
3.0Battery2.8
9.4Features9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPhone 12 miniPixel 4a 5G
64.2 × 131.57.474 × 153.98.2
iPhone 12 miniPixel 4a 5GDifference
Height131.5 mm153.9 mm−22.4 mm
Width64.2 mm74 mm−9.8 mm
Thickness7.4 mm8.2 mm−0.8 mm
Weight135 g168 g−33 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPhone 12 mini better than Pixel 4a 5G?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,174 vs 1,8672.2×
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. Wireless chargingYes · Pixel 4a 5G: No
  4. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 700 nits+71%
  5. Wired charging20 W vs 18 W+11%
  6. CPU frequency3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+29%
  7. Weight135 g vs 168 g+24%
  8. 4K selfie videoYes · Pixel 4a 5G: No
  9. Pixel density476 ppi vs 413 ppi+15%
  10. Selfie camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  11. Process5 nm vs 7 nm+40%
  12. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%

Why is Pixel 4a 5G better than iPhone 12 mini?

  1. Battery capacity2,227 mAh vs 3,885 mAh+74%
  2. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  3. AnTuTu score589,616 vs 641,913+9%
  4. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  5. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · iPhone 12 mini: Yes
  6. Screen size5.4″ vs 6.2″+15%
  7. Measured brightness627 nits vs 692 nits+10%
  8. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight135 g168 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.2 mm
Height131.5 mm153.9 mm
Width64.2 mm74 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCeramic Shield glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, PurpleJust Black, Clearly White
Display
Screen size5.4″6.2″
PanelSuper Retina XDR OLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,340 px
Pixel density476 ppi413 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits700 nits
Measured brightness627 nits692 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.1%84.1%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetApple A14 BionicQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process5 nm7 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 620
AnTuTu score589,616641,913
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,1741,867
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,138—
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 2.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.7
Main sensor size1/3.4"1/2.55"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Optical zoom2×—
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera12 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity2,227 mAh3,885 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging20 W18 W
Charged in 30 min50%45%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power15 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB Type-C 3.1
USB version—3.1
Ultra WidebandYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-24.6 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensor—Rear
3D face unlockYes—
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchiOS 14.1Android 11
PlatformiOSAndroid
EU label
Energy classB—
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