Compare the Apple iPhone 15 (Plus) to the Apple iPhone 12 (Mini)

At the top of the iPhone 15 (Plus) screen, you can find the Dynamic Island. You can quickly control your apps with it. This model no longer has a notch, like the iPhone 12. You can find another difference on the back, because the cameras are larger and placed at an angle. You can choose from a 6.1-inch screen and an extra large 6.7-screen. The similarities with the iPhone 12 are the glass back and the matte finished casing.

The appearance of the iPhone 12 (Mini) is similar to that of the iPhone 15 (Plus). You can see the main difference at the front. The iPhone 12 has a notch that contains the selfie camera and sensors. It's more present than the Dynamic Island of the iPhone 15 (Plus). You can choose between a 6.1-inch version and a smaller 5.4-inch version. You can control the smaller version completely with 1 hand. The iPhone 12 Mini is only available refurbished at Coolblue.

The Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have an A16 Bionic chip that'll serve you well for years to come. Both your standard apps and games open quickly and you can use them for years to come without slowing down. These devices are expected to last 3 years longer than the iPhone 12 (Mini). This means that you'll receive a large iOS update every year until 2028. With 6GB RAM, you can switch between your apps very quickly.

Inside of the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini, you can find the A14 Bionic chip from 2020. We expect the iPhone 12 (Mini) to receive large software updates until 2025. Until then, these iPhone models work the way you're used to. You'll notice that the device becomes slightly slower, especially with the latest versions of apps and games. In addition, the iPhone 12 (Mini) has 2GB less RAM. As a result, you switch between apps less quickly.

On the back of the iPhone 15 (Plus), you can find a standard lens and a wide-angle lens with which you can take sharp photos and videos. You can now also zoom in 2 times with less quality loss than with the iPhone 12. With the wide-angle lens, you can capture more images such as a vast landscape. Thanks to the night mode, you can also take sharp photos in the dark. With the Action mode, your self-made videos remain stable. Even if you move a lot.

The iPhone 12 (Mini) has the same cameras on the back. But, the aperture of the standard camera is smaller. Your photos and videos are slightly less bright and sharp as a result. The iPhone 12 (Mini) also has a night mode, so you can also take sharp photos in low light. This device doesn't have Action mode, so your self-made videos are less stable if you move a lot.

These are the first iPhone models with a USB-C connector. When you purchase the iPhone 15 (Plus), Apple gives you a USB-C to USB-C cable. A disadvantage is that your old accessories with a Lightning connector no longer fit directly on your iPhone. The battery of the iPhone 15 lasts 1 day with average use. Is that not enough? Choose the larger iPhone 15 Plus, because it lasts 1.5 days.

The iPhone 12 series has a Lightning connector. You can charge your iPhone 12 and 12 Mini to 50% within 30 minutes. That's just as fast as the iPhone 15 (Plus). You do need a USB-C charger. The battery of both the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini doesn't last as long. With the iPhone 12, you can just make it to the end of the day. The battery capacity of the smaller iPhone 12 Mini is a lot lower. It lasts 1 working day.

The starter models of the iPhone 15 series are available in 5 different colors. You can choose from 3 different types of storage: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. We recommend 256GB. This way, you have enough space for your files in the near future and you won't have to transfer your files quickly.

The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini are available in 6 colors. The minimum storage you can choose is 64GB. You can also choose from 128GB and 256GB. With 64GB and 128GB, your storage fills up quickly. Choose 256GB, because this gives you enough storage for your photos and other files. The iPhone 12 is also available refurbished at Coolblue.