Is iPhone 12 mini a failure?

And it’s the SE that has, more than anything, damaged the potential of the iPhone Mini. That there was a pent-up demand for a smaller iPhone during 2020 is not in doubt. When the iPhone 12 Mini arrived, Apple failed to gauge the demand correctly. It’s unlikely to make the same mistake in 2021.

Why is iPhone 12 mini being discontinued?

Removing the iPhone Mini from Apple’s flagship lineup would be understandable. Reports from the past year have suggested that people just aren’t interested in buying it. Apple slashed orders of the iPhone 12 Mini in the first half of 2021 because of weak demand, according to a previous Nikkei Asian Review report.

Will iPhone 12 mini be discontinued?

Apple has reportedly ended production of the iPhone 12 mini after months of lackluster sales, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. Apple is still expected to unveil an iPhone 13 mini later this year, but rumors suggest that the 5.4-inch model will be discontinued in 2022 in favor of a larger 6.1-inch model.

Is iPhone 12 mini really small?

The iPhone 12 Mini is actually small. With flat aluminum sides and a glossy glass back, the iPhone 12 Mini looks like a premium version of the iPhone 5, which is absolutely a good thing. In fact, it isn’t much bigger than an iPhone 5 and it’s smaller than the 2020 iPhone SE.

What are the problems with iPhone 12 mini?

Now, a more serious problem has surfaced with the iPhone 12 mini. Users on Apple’s support forum have been complaining about an unresponsive touch screen preventing them from unlocking their device properly. Those affected by the problem call it intermittent.

Is this the last iPhone Mini?

The iPhone 13 mini is THE LAST “mini” iPhone. There will not be a 14 mini next year. So if you’ve been thinking about trying the mini, the 13 mini is your last chance.

Is iPhone 12 mini smaller than SE?

It’s also just a little bit smaller and lighter, making it the smallest iPhone you can buy. The fact that it doesn’t have big bezels above and below the display means that, despite being a technically smaller phone, the iPhone 12 mini actually has more screen area than the iPhone SE (5.4 inches versus 4.7 inches).

What is the difference between iPhone 12 and 12 mini?

The 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.29-inch iPhone 12 is noticeably taller and wider than the 5.2 x 2.5 x 0.29-inch iPhone 12 mini. The iPhone 12 also outweighs the mini by more than 1 ounce. Battery size: Here’s one difference that’s not visible to the naked eye — the iPhone 12 mini has a smaller battery than the iPhone 12.

Is iPhone 12 mini popular?

The iPhone 12 mini has flopped. So much so that Apple is planning to kill off the model entirely come 2022 and replace it with an affordable 6.7-inch device that’ll spiritually succeed the iPhone 8 Plus. This move might seem a little drastic.

When did iPhone mini come out?

The iPhone 12 mini was announced in October 2020, and then it was released on November 13 that same year.