iPhone 12 mini Vs. iPhone 7: How Apple's Small iPhone Compares
Apple's iPhone 12 mini may have a smaller footprint than the company's standard flagship phones, but it's not the only small smartphone Apple has made. In fact, it hasn't been that long since Apple's similarly-sized iPhone 7 was released. Even though there are five generations of phone evolution between the two, there's still an interesting comparison to make between these two iPhone models.
As to be expected, a lot has changed over the years. In terms of the smartphone landscape, expectations of what devices need to be capable of have completely changed. While phones released in 2016 (when the iPhone 7 came out) were solid options at the time, it would be difficult for any device of this age to stack up against the iPhone 12 mini from 2020. However, the iPhone 7 might not be as far behind in areas that some might expect.
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It may seem like the age gap is too wide for the iPhone 7 to compete, but Apple's older smartphone and the iPhone 12 mini actually share some core features. The price of the iPhone 12 mini starts at just $599, and while used iPhone 7's can be found far cheaper now, it originally retailed for $649 when it launched back in 2016. The iPhone 7 came in 32, 128, and 256GB storage capacity options, while the iPhone 12 mini comes with either 64, 128, or 256GB. Both are capable of recording 4K video, but there are some significant differences in additional camera features, as well as the display size and processing power.
The iPhone 12 mini weighs 4.76 ounces and has a 5.4-inch OLED display. While that may be smaller than the 6.1-inch display of the iPhone 12, it's significantly larger than the more retro iPhone 7. The older iPhone has a
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