Apple iPhone 12 mini (Canada/Japan/A2398) 64, 128, 256 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 12 mini - MGAP3VC/A* - iPhone13,1 - A2398* - 3540*
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Please note that this A2398 iPhone 12 mini is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with 5G NR mmWave bands n260 and n261. It is intended for carriers in Canada and Japan but is technically compatible with carriers around the world.
All iPhone 12 mini models have a haptic-touch capable 5.4" (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display (2340x1080, 476 ppi) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. On the front -- tucked in the "notch" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting "Advanced Face ID" identification functionality, takes 12 megapixel photos, shoots 4K video, and has software support for Portrait mode, Portrait lighting, and more. The rear packs dual 12 megapixel, 4K video-capable Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) cameras. Apple notes that the iPhone 12 mini provides "computational photography" features that improve low-light performance and reduce noise compared to earlier iPhone models.
The iPhone 12 mini uses a "aerospace-grade" aluminum case with flat sides and has a glass front and back. The front has a "Ceramic Shield" cover for improved durability and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). It originally was offered in five color options -- white, black, blue, (pale) green, and (PRODUCT) RED -- with a sixth color, purple, added on April 20, 2021.
Internally, the iPhone 12 mini is powered by a 64-bit 3.0 GHz "Apple A14 Bionic" processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four high-efficiency cores -- and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband "for spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, and dual SIMs (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM).
Apple estimates that the iPhone 12 mini provides "up to" 50 hours of audio playback, 15 hours of video playback, and 10 hours of streamed video playback.
In Canada, this specific iPhone 12 mini originally cost C$979, C$1049, and C$1189 with 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, respectively. In Japan, it originally cost ¥74,800, ¥79,800, and ¥90,800, respectively.
On September 14, 2021, Apple cut the price in Canada to C$799, C$869, and C$1009, respectively; and in Japan to ¥69,800, ¥75,800, and ¥87,800, respectively. Various carrier subsidized options were available and discounts are available for trade-ins, as well.
Finally, on September 7, 2022, Apple discontinued the iPhone 12 mini entirely.
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- What are the major differences between the iPhone 12 mini/iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro/iPhone 12 Pro Max? Which is best for my needs? (In-Depth)
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| Introduction Date: |
October 13, 2020* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 7, 2022 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was announced on October 13, 2020, became available for pre-order on November 6, 2020, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on November 13, 2020. The purple color option was added on April 20, 2021.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2020. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 64-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone13,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
6518 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
16753 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone13,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1585 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
3951 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone13,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
3.0 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A14 Bionic* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone 12 mini uses an "A14 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as a "16-core Neural Engine." The processor has six cores -- two "performance" cores and four "high-efficiency" cores. Third-party software reports a clockspeed around 3.0 GHz.
Also see: How fast are the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max compared to one another? How fast are they compared to earlier iPhone models? |
| Onboard RAM: |
4 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64, 128, 256 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 12 mini, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 4 GB of RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone 12 mini models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via its Lightning connector. It does not have a "traditional" headphone jack. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, either. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Lightning Only |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 12 mini |
| Housing Color: |
Metallic Glass* |
Controller: |
Haptic Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 12 mini models originally were available in five colors -- black, white, blue, pale green, and (PRODUCT) RED. On April 20, 2021, Apple added a sixth color option, purple.
Both the front and back are glass surfaces; the front uses a "Ceramic shield" for durability. The case is made of "aerospace-grade" aluminum and the device is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of six meters up to 30 minutes).
This model supports Haptic Touch, but not 3D Touch. |
| Built-in Display: |
5.4" Super Retina XDR |
Display Resolution: |
2340x1080 (476 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4" (diagonal) widescreen "Super Retina XDR" OLED screen. It specifically has a 2340x1080 native resolution at 476 ppi, a 2,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio, and 625 nits typical max brightness (1200 nits max brightness HDR). It supports True Tone capability, Wide color (P3), and "Haptic Touch." as well. It has a "Ceramic Shield" front for durability, too.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the iPhone 12 mini supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO as well as 5G, Gigabit-class LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband "for spatial awareness," NFC with reader mode, and Express Cards with power reserve (for transit systems).
This specific iPhone 12 mini -- the A2398 sold in Canada and Japan -- supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 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 (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/CDMA/5G* |
Camera: |
12.0 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A2398 iPhone 12 mini supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 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 (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)."
**The iPhone 12 mini models have dual rear cameras and a single front camera. The rear sports dual 12 megapixel Ultra Wide and Wide cameras. The Ultra Wide has a f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view whereas the Wide has a f/1.6 aperture. It supports a simulated 2x optical zoom out and digital zoom up to 5x. It supports 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps as well as 1080p HD video at 30 or 60 fps and 720p HD video at 30 fps. Both cameras support Night Mode, as well.
The front "TrueDepth" camera is 12 megapixels, has a f/2.2 aperture, and supports 4K video recording at 24, 30, or 60 fps and 1080p HD video recording at 30 or 60 fps. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (2227 mAh) |
Battery Life (Music): |
50 Hours |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A* |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 12 mini provides "up to" 50 hours of audio playback, 15 hours of video playback, and 10 hours of streamed video playback.
The iPhone 12 mini also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (sold separately). It supports wireless charging (Qi) up to 7.5W and MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W, as well.
Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?
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| Apple Order No: |
MGAP3VC/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 12 mini |
| Details: |
*Order numbers vary by country. MGAP3VC/A is the order number in Canada for this iPhone 12 mini model in blue with 64 GB of storage unlocked and contract-free. In blue, in Canada, with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage are MGDP3VC/A and MGDV3VC/A, respectively. In Canada, in black, the order numbers are MGA03VC/A, MGDJ3VC/A, and MGDR3VC/A; in white, MGA63VC/A, MGDM3VC/A, and MGDT3VC/A; in pale green, MGAV3VC/A, MGDQ3VC/A, and MGDW3VC/A; and in (PRODUCT) RED, MGAE3VC/A, MGDN3VC/A, and MGDU3VC/A.
This iPhone 12 mini model in purple -- added on April 20, 2021 -- in Canada, with 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, respectively, is MJQC3VC/A, MJQD3VC/A, and MJQE3VC/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2398* (EMC 3540*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone13,1 |
| Details: |
*The Model Number and EMC Number are unique to this model. The Model Identifier is shared by other iPhone 12 mini devices.
Also see: All iPhones with the A2398* Model Number, the 3540* EMC Number, and the iPhone13,1 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 14.2 (18B92) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the final versions of iOS 14 and iOS 15. It also supports the final version of iOS 16 with the exception of the minor Accessibility Detection and improved Depth of Field features.
Likewise, this model fully supports iOS 17 except for Point and Speak accessibility functionality.
Finally, this model fully supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 18 -- with the exception of the Messages via Satellite and Apple Intelligence (AI) features.
Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29* |
Avg. Weight: |
4.76 oz. (135 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.11.6* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7+* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPhone 12 mini model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.10.10 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 12 mini supports "AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)." |
| Photo Support: |
Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 12 mini. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 12 mini supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."
It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with a Lightning to USB Cable. It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.
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| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This model was not sold in the US. In Canada, this specific iPhone 12 mini originally cost C$979, C$1049, and C$1189 with 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, respectively. In Japan, it originally cost ¥74,800, ¥79,800, and ¥90,800, respectively.
*On September 14, 2021, Apple cut the price in Canada to C$799, C$869, and C$1009, respectively; and in Japan to ¥69,800, ¥75,800, and ¥87,800, respectively. Various carrier subsidized options were available and discounts were available for trade-ins, as well.
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Global original prices for the iPhone 12 mini (Canada/Japan/A2398) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$979, C$1049, C$1189 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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