iPhone 12 mini vs. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the more practical choice. Its significantly longer battery life (113h vs 69h) and brighter display outweigh the iPhone 12 mini’s performance advantage for everyday tasks. However, the iPhone 12 mini remains compelling for those prioritizing raw processing power in a truly compact form factor.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 12 mini | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2176 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2398, A2399, A2400 | - | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2021, August 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 13 | Available. Released 2021, September 01 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in) | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 642L |
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| NVMe | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" | - |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Quad | - | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Virtual Proximity Sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update | 25W wired |
| Type | Li-Ion 2227 mAh (8.57 Wh) | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, Awesome Mint |
| Models | A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1 | SM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS, SM-A528N |
| Price | $ 165.79 / C$ 268.99 / £ 155.00 / € 178.00 | £ 112.98 / € 249.47 |
| SAR | - | 0.72 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 69h | Endurance rating 113h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | -27.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) GeekBench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 429675 (v8), 506432(v9) GeekBench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 12 mini
- Superior processing power with the A14 Bionic chip
- Compact and pocketable design
- Excellent video recording capabilities
- Significantly shorter battery life
- Lower peak display brightness
- Higher price point
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
- Exceptional battery life
- Brighter display for outdoor use
- More affordable price
- Less powerful processor compared to the A14 Bionic
- Larger form factor may not suit all users
- Image processing may be overly saturated for some tastes
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G boasts a notably brighter display, reaching 800 nits compared to the iPhone 12 mini’s 627 nits. This translates to superior visibility under direct sunlight. Both displays share an 'infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels. While neither specification details refresh rate, the A52s 5G often features a 120Hz panel in other variants, suggesting a smoother experience is possible. The iPhone 12 mini’s smaller size (not specified in data, but known) makes it easier to handle one-handed, but the A52s 5G’s larger screen is better for media consumption.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable photo and video recording, but detailed sensor information is lacking. The A52s 5G likely benefits from Samsung’s image processing expertise, often prioritizing vibrant colors and detail enhancement. The iPhone 12 mini is known for its natural color reproduction and excellent video stabilization. Without specific sensor size or aperture data, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner. However, the A52s 5G’s inclusion of multiple lenses (not specified in data, but typical for Samsung) offers greater versatility, while the iPhone 12 mini focuses on delivering high-quality results with its primary lenses.
Performance
Apple’s A14 Bionic (5nm) chip in the iPhone 12 mini delivers superior raw processing power compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) in the Galaxy A52s 5G. The A14’s hexa-core configuration (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) is optimized for both peak performance and efficiency. The Snapdragon 778G’s octa-core setup (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) offers a more balanced approach. While the A14 will excel in demanding tasks like video editing and high-end gaming, the Snapdragon 778G provides smooth performance for everyday use and most popular games. The 6nm process of the Snapdragon 778G offers improved efficiency over older 7nm nodes, but the A14’s 5nm node still holds an advantage.
Battery Life
Battery life is where the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G truly shines. Its endurance rating of 113 hours significantly surpasses the iPhone 12 mini’s 69 hours. This difference is likely due to a combination of a larger battery capacity (not specified in data, but generally larger than the iPhone 12 mini) and the more efficient Snapdragon 778G chipset. The A52s 5G supports 25W wired charging, allowing for a quicker top-up compared to the iPhone 12 mini’s 50% charge in 30 minutes via PD2.0. The iPhone 12 mini offers 15W wireless charging with MagSafe and Qi2 (with iOS 17.4), while the A52s 5G’s wireless charging capabilities are not specified.
Buying Guide
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 mini if you absolutely need a small, premium phone with a fast processor for demanding apps and games, and are willing to compromise on battery life. Buy the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G if you prioritize all-day battery life, a brighter display for outdoor visibility, and a more affordable price without sacrificing 5G connectivity and a capable camera system.