Apple iPhone 12 mini
Huawei P30 Pro
SCORE:
82
SCORE:
83
Highlights
- 5.4" 1080 x 2340 Super Retina XDR OLED screen
- 5G support
- 2 rear cameras
- 12MP f/1.6 main camera
- HDR display
- 2227 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Highlights
- 6.47" 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) OLED screen
- 4 rear cameras
- 40MP f/1.6 main camera
- HDR display
- 4200 mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery
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Overview
Here we are comparing Apple iPhone 12 mini to Huawei P30 Pro to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them.
We have evaluated the smartphones from available features and specifications. Huawei P30 Pro gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on network, connectivity, memory, display specifications, video, audio and other features.
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Huawei P30 Pro
Advantage of Apple iPhone 12 mini
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Apple iPhone 12 mini over Huawei P30 Pro.
| Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter | 4.76 oz (135 g) | vs | 6.77 oz (192 g) |
| Thinner | 5.18" x 2.53" x 0.29" 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm |
vs | 6.22" x 2.88" x 0.33" 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm |
| 5G Bands | Sub6, mmWave: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 77 / 78 / 79 / 260 / 261 / | vs | |
| Screen Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | vs | OLED |
| Higher Screen Pixel Density | 476ppi | vs | 398ppi |
| Wider Main Camera | 26mm | vs | 27mm |
| Wider Ultra-Wide Angle Camera | 13mm | vs | 16mm |
| Front Depth Camera | 3D Depth Sensing | vs | |
| Higher Front Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 4K UHD at 24fps 4K UHD at 25fps 4K UHD at 30fps 4K UHD at 60fps 1080p at 25fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps |
vs | 1080p at 30fps |
| Higher Rear Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 4K UHD at 24fps 4K UHD at 25fps 4K UHD at 30fps 4K UHD at 60fps 1080p at 25fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 30fps |
vs | 4K UHD at 30fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 960fps |
| Front Camera HDR Video Recording | with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps | vs | |
| Rear Camera HDR Video Recording | with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps | vs | |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| CPU Speed | 3.1 GHz, 1.8 GHz | vs | 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz, 1.8 GHz |
| Accelerometer | vs | ||
| Barometer | vs | ||
| Loudspeaker Configuration | Stereo | vs | Mono |
Advantage of Huawei P30 Pro
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Huawei P30 Pro over Apple iPhone 12 mini.
| Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of SIM | Single SIM | vs | Single SIM Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Higher Screen To Body Ratio | 85.1% | vs | 88.6% |
| More RAM | 4GB | vs | 8GB |
| More Internal Storage | 64GB | vs | 128GB |
| Memory Card Slot | vs | shared with SIM | |
| More Rear Cameras | Wide + UltraWide | vs | Leica Quad Camera: Wide + UltraWide + Telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing |
| Higher Main Camera Resolution | 12MP | vs | 40MP |
| Higher Ultra-Wide Angle Camera Resolution | 12MP | vs | 20MP |
| Wider Ultra-Wide Angle Camera Aperture | f/2.4 | vs | f/2.2 |
| Larger Sensor on Ultra-Wide Angle Camera | 1/3.6" | vs | 1/2.7" |
| Telephoto Camera | vs | Resolution: 8MP Focal Length: 125mm Aperture: f/3.4 Sensor Size: 1/4.0% Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilisation |
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| Higher Front Camera Resolution | 12MP | vs | 32MP |
| Wider Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | vs | f/2.0 |
| Rear Depth Camera | vs | 3D Depth Sensing | |
| A-GPS | vs | ||
| BDS | vs | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | vs | USB 3.1 |
| Infrared | vs | ||
| CPU Type | Hexa-core | vs | Octa-core |
| Gravity Sensor | vs | ||
| Compass | vs | ||
| Hall Effect | vs | ||
| Color Temperature | vs | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | vs | ||
| Higher Battery Capacity | 2227 mAh (typical) | vs | 4200 mAh (typical) |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both smartphones.
PROS |
|---|
| 👍 Water Resistant |
| 👍 4G Bands |
| 👍 High Screen To Body Ratio: 85.1% and 88.6% |
| 👍 HDR display |
| 👍 f/1.6 and f/1.6 Main Camera |
| 👍 Main Camera Optical Image Stabilisation |
| 👍 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| 👍 Front Selfie Camera |
| 👍 Rear Flash |
| 👍 Rear Camera HDR |
| 👍 Rear Camera Panorama |
| 👍 Rear Camera Face Detection |
| 👍 Front Camera HDR |
| 👍 GPS |
| 👍 Wi-Fi Direct |
| 👍 Bluetooth version |
| 👍 NFC |
| 👍 Gyroscope |
| 👍 Proximity sensor |
| 👍 Loudspeaker Configuration |
| 👍 Dolby Atmos |
| 👍 Fast Wired Charging |
| 👍 Wireless Charging |
CONS |
|---|
| 👎 No ANT+ |
| 👎 No FM radio |
| 👎 No 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Side by Side Comparison
And in the end we display side by side all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Apple iPhone 12 mini and here - Huawei P30 Pro.
| BASICS | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | vs | Huawei |
| Model | iPhone 12 mini | vs | P30 Pro |
| Version | 4GB/64GB | vs | 8GB/128GB |
| Version2 | A2176 | vs | VOG-L29 |
| Country | USA | vs | UK |
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue | vs | Misty Lavender, Mystic Blue, Breathing Crystal, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Black |
| Annouce date | 2020, October 13 | vs | 2019, March 26 |
| Release Date | 2020, November 13 | vs | 2019, March 26 |
| BODY | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | vs | Glass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back (Aluminosilicate glass), aluminum frame |
| Water Resistant | IP68 | vs | IP68 |
| Weight | 4.76 oz (135 g) | vs | 6.77 oz (192 g) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 5.18" x 2.53" x 0.29" 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm | vs | 6.22" x 2.88" x 0.33" 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm |
| NETWORK | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of SIM | Single SIM | vs | Single SIM Hybrid Dual SIM |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM or eSIM | vs | Nano-SIM |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | vs | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 CDMA 800, 1900 | vs | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 CDMA 2000 | vs | SIM 1: HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 TD-SCDMA 1700, 2100 SIM 2: HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 32 / 66 / 71 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 | vs | SIM 1: FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 32 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 SIM 2: FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 |
| 5G Bands | Sub6, mmWave: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 20 / 25 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 66 / 71 / 77 / 78 / 79 / 260 / 261 / | vs |
| SCREEN | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenSize | 5.4"/137.1 mm (full rectangle) | vs | 6.47"/164.3 mm (full rectangle) |
| Screen Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | vs | OLED |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | vs | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Screen Pixel Density | 476ppi | vs | 398ppi |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 19.5∶9 | vs | 19.5∶9 |
| Screen To Body Ratio | 85.1% | vs | 88.6% |
| Color Gamut | Wide color display (P3) | vs | DCI-P3 |
| HDR display | vs |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB | vs | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB | vs | 128GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | vs | UFS 2.1 |
| Memory Card Slot | vs | shared with SIM | |
| Card Type | vs | NM SD Card |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Cameras | Wide + UltraWide | vs | Leica Quad Camera: Wide + UltraWide + Telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing |
| Main Wide-Angle Camera | Resolution: 12MP Focal Length: 26mm Pixel Size: 1.4μm Aperture: f/1.6 Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization | vs | Resolution: 40MP Focal Length: 27mm Aperture: f/1.6 Sensor Size: 1/1.7% Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilisation |
| Ultra-Wide Angle Camera | Resolution: 12MP Focal Length: 13mm Aperture: f/2.4 Sensor Size: 1/3.6% Field of View: 120° | vs | Resolution: 20MP Focal Length: 16mm Aperture: f/2.2 Sensor Size: 1/2.7% Phase-Detection Autofocus |
| Telephoto Camera | vs | Resolution: 8MP Focal Length: 125mm Aperture: f/3.4 Sensor Size: 1/4.0% Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilisation | |
| Second Telephoto Camera | vs | ||
| Front Cameras | TrueDepth camera | vs | Wide |
| Front Selfie Camera | Resolution: 12MP Aperture: f/2.2 | vs | Resolution: 32MP Aperture: f/2.0 Focal Length 26mm Sensor Size: 1/2.8% Pixel Size: 0.8μm |
| Front UltraWide Camera | vs | ||
| Rear Depth Camera | vs | 3D Depth Sensing | |
| Front Depth Camera | 3D Depth Sensing | vs | |
| Macro Camera | vs | ||
| Rear Flash | Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync | vs | with dual-LED dual tone flash |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Playing Format | HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, Motion JPEG | vs | 3GP, MP4 |
| Front Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 4K UHD at 24fps 4K UHD at 25fps 4K UHD at 30fps 4K UHD at 60fps 1080p at 25fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps | vs | 1080p at 30fps |
| Rear Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 4K UHD at 24fps 4K UHD at 25fps 4K UHD at 30fps 4K UHD at 60fps 1080p at 25fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 30fps | vs | 4K UHD at 30fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 960fps |
| Front Camera HDR Video Recording | with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps | vs | |
| Rear Camera HDR Video Recording | with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps | vs | |
| Rear Camera HDR | vs | ||
| Rear Camera Panorama | vs | ||
| Rear Camera Face Detection | vs | ||
| Front Camera HDR | vs | ||
| Dolby Vision playback | vs | ||
| Hyperscale 1080p Video Support | vs |
| LOCATION | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS | vs | ||
| A-GPS | vs | ||
| GALILEO | vs | ||
| GLONASS | vs | ||
| BDS | vs | ||
| QZSS | vs | ||
| NavIC | vs | ||
| LTEPP | vs |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB | USB 2.0 | vs | USB 3.1 |
| USB Interface | Lightning | vs | Type-C |
| Infrared | vs | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Direct | vs | ||
| Bluetooth version | v5.0 | vs | v5.0 |
| NFC | vs | ||
| ANT+ | vs | ||
| FM radio | vs |
| PLATFORM | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 14.2 | vs | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | vs | Kirin 980 |
| CPU Type | Hexa-core | vs | Octa-core |
| CPU Speed | 3.1 GHz, 1.8 GHz | vs | 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz, 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | vs | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| SENSORS | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyroscope | vs | ||
| Accelerometer | vs | ||
| Proximity sensor | vs | ||
| Barometer | vs | ||
| Ambient light sensor | vs | ||
| Face Recognition | vs | ||
| LiDAR Scanner | vs | ||
| Gravity Sensor | vs | ||
| SAR | vs | ||
| Compass | vs | ||
| Hall Effect | vs | ||
| Camera laser focusing | vs | ||
| Color Temperature | vs | ||
| Gesture | vs | ||
| Color Spectrum | vs | ||
| Distance Sensor | vs | ||
| IR Blaster | vs | ||
| IR remote control | vs | ||
| HR Sensor | vs | ||
| Iris Sensor | vs | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | vs | ||
| Infrared Thermometry | vs | ||
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | vs |
| AUDIO | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker Configuration | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| Audio Playing Format | AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Losseless, FLAC, AC-3, E-AC-3, Audible (2, 3, 4, AAX, AAX+) | vs | MP3, MP4, 3GP, OOG, AMR, AAC, FLAC, WAV, MIDI |
| Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | vs |
| BATTERY | Apple iPhone 12 mini | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | vs | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Battery Capacity | 2227 mAh (typical) | vs | 4200 mAh (typical) |
| Charging | Fast Wired and Wireless Charging | vs | Fast Wired and Wireless Charging |
| Fast Wired Charging | vs | ||
| Wireless Charging | Qi2.0 | vs | compatible with Qi |
