Finally someone who compared the display with the first SE. Thank you!
@flammablewater1755
3 жыл бұрын
This was exactly the review/comparison I was looking for.
@vidurhans1306
3 жыл бұрын
I watch Marques for crispy shots, Unboxtherapy for unboxing, but there’s only one place on KZitem for unbiased, fully detailed, meticulous tech reviews - Rene Ritchie. My favorite channel, by a large margin. 😊❤️ Keep makin it Rene!
@Player_Zhirow
3 жыл бұрын
I’m picking up what you’re putting down, man. That’s the playlist right there.
@alexkang7336
3 жыл бұрын
His videos are really good, but they are definitely biased
@Player_Zhirow
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexkang7336 idk, man. He has preferences but he calls it pretty fair. He loves the Product Reds (for some reason, i don’t dig the color) but he is usually fair about critiques. Marques kinda hit the Max with a Hadoken in his critique, he compared the cameras on the mini and the Max but i want a comparison of the 12 pro and the max personally.
@dougnulton
3 жыл бұрын
Love all those guys, but THE Mr. Mobile schools them
@rischroeder
3 жыл бұрын
Rene and Detroit Borg; Mike. These two guys produce the most detailed videos.
@scheppa2000
3 жыл бұрын
"2020 days where its always March and always Tuesday" lol
@dray_dnt_hate2177
3 жыл бұрын
And the award for best one liner in a tech review video goes to...
@Adalbdl
3 жыл бұрын
the mini brings back the small phone nostalgia
@tek5670
3 жыл бұрын
The screen is bigger than the SE 2020. So I don't consider it to be mini. And I also don't consider the SE to be mini either. Both have large screens. SE has a larger body, but smaller screen.
@uglybetty8747
3 жыл бұрын
True .
@K1989L
3 жыл бұрын
@Mikk Lüftumie Let's go back to buttons and tft screens.
@madelinecardwellahz958
3 жыл бұрын
Too expensive for a small phone
@creatibor
3 жыл бұрын
@@tek5670 The SE screen is wider. Watching movies on the 12 the screen is smaller.
@markalbert1333
3 жыл бұрын
Watched this after watching all the usual tech reviewers I currently follow. This has the most practical substance with a tiny sprinkling of wit (to make sure you’re listening). Very impressed. Subscribed!
@haukionkannel
3 жыл бұрын
I have now Sony Xperia XZ1 with 4.3” screen... the iPhone mini is still too big... but better than anything else available... So going from Android to Apple is closer than ever in my life!
@dustinjd
3 жыл бұрын
Dude fantastic review! I was watching a bunch of reviews hoping to see some comparisons to the original SE and you were the first to actually do a comprehensive comparison and talk about reachability with one hand.
@BetaProductionz
3 жыл бұрын
Just like you I used to travel a lot before the pandemic and would've opted for the pro or pro max, but ever since the pandemic I work completely remotely and will be until at least mid of next year. During this time I bought an iPad Air as my main media consumption device and I realize that there is no reason for me to have a larger iphone. That and an apple watch have both significantly helped me reduce my screentime and I want to continue that with a new phone with better cameras than my iphone 8. Thanks for the review!
@ArthurAndraus
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best iPhone 12 mini review! Thanks for clarifying all the details!
@sylvershadow1247
3 жыл бұрын
I'm upgrading from the 32GB 6S to 256GB 12 mini. Can't wait for it to arrive this Friday.
@JJC1138
3 жыл бұрын
Magnificent review. You had exactly the stuff I wanted to know about hand reachability and how the size feels compared with lots of different models. I'm upgrading from a 7 Plus so super-appreciate that Plus-vs-mini side-by-side shot. Thank you!
@scousegeeks
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review I just traded in my xr for the mini, the second I bought my xr I knew I should have bought a smaller phone, the mini is absolutely perfect, if the size of your phone annoys you due to being too big, traded it right back on for the 12 mini, it’s the one, I find myself wanting to use the phone more because it’s actually comfortable to hold now 👌
@liquidtunes
3 жыл бұрын
Holy cheese this guy talks about the right things and inserts crafty humour at just the right amount to keep things fresh without being too slapstick. What a review 👏🏼
@liquidtunes
3 жыл бұрын
14:03 onwards “...everything we did before the world kept ending.” 😂🥳
@Jay-kc1ql
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using the 12 for just 4 days now and can’t get used to the huge size in the hand and the brick like feel in my pocket. Coming from the 6 form factor I didn’t realize how much heavier the 12 would be. The screen is great but I just don’t think I’m ever going to feel comfortable with it. It’s going to be a pia but I think I’m going to return it for the mini.
@harrydymond4488
3 жыл бұрын
Things I loved about this review, in no particular order: • “…not literally days, but like 2020 days, where it’s always March and always Tuesday” • Correct usage of the words “less” and “fewer” • The acknowledgement that whether or not you can use the iPhone 12 mini “single-handed” will depend on your hand size. You would have thought that this is a “well, duh!” kind of a thing, but this is literally the only iPhone 12 mini review I’ve seen that has mentioned this. • Related, I love the parts of the video where you have held the iPhone 12 mini in one hand, and a different iPhone in the other, and showed how much of the screen can be reached with the thumb, for a smaller (in this case female) hand and a larger (in this case male) hand - that’s super useful, and again something I haven’t seen in any other videos. • I also like that you have acknowledged that this phone isn’t actually tiny. I’m simultaneously delighted and disappointed by the mini - I’m so happy that Apple have finally come out with a smaller phone, but I’m disappointed that it’s not tiny. As soon as you see it next to an original iPhone (which was big relative to “non smartphones” of the day), you realise the iPhone 12 mini is not mini - it’s big. It’s just the utterly gargantuan iPhone 12 Pro Max that makes the mini look mini. What I’d really love is something the size of the iPhone 4, but with a full-face display. I flat-out refused to buy anything larger than an iPhone 6/7/8, and indeed the iPhone 12 mini will be my first new phone since the iPhone 6.
@DrixWorks
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Just upgraded last week from ip7 to 12 mini. And I love it so much. Almost same size with 7 but bigger screen on 12 mini
@MikeyBats
3 жыл бұрын
Great Seinfeld reference.. Castanza wallet..lol
@uglybetty8747
3 жыл бұрын
*Georgie Boy !!!*
@TheAzNheadbanger
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not a purse it’s European
@ericneuman9130
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best, most informative (and most cheeky!) iPhone Mini review yet. I loved it and it helped make my decision. Thank you, Rene!
@urbanistgod
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully next year Apple will release an iPhone 13 mini pro.
@fanban2926
3 жыл бұрын
Not happening I think.
@jvg7566
3 жыл бұрын
What about iphone 13 mini pro max ?
@urbanistgod
3 жыл бұрын
@@jvg7566 Makes sense
@keving8099
3 жыл бұрын
The “mini pro” sounds really catchy iPhone Thirteen mini pro
@creatibor
3 жыл бұрын
With TouchId.... so the 12 is already is obsolete.
@ChaziChaz89
3 жыл бұрын
The puns were out of control.... and I loved every second :)
@brando4212
3 жыл бұрын
Ok I laughed at “palm parkour”
@nexorabolis
3 жыл бұрын
"pockets like DnD bags of holding" quality lol. My wife hates / loves my pockets
@Wojttus
3 жыл бұрын
@Rene Ritchie - how it's possible that iPhone 12 mini in your's battery test with Pokemon Go made 5 hours on screen time and had 50 % yet of battery if others youtuber's said that whole battery is drained in 4 hours on screen time?
@tylerhun87
3 жыл бұрын
Valid question, would like to see Rene's answer as well.
@ThePhilTorretto
3 жыл бұрын
SE? Hell I’ve kept my iPhone 5s until now. When iPhone went 6 and 6+ was mad I couldn’t get 5s sized phone. I do use an iPhone X issued from my work and it’s a good size but still problematic for one-handed use for me. My 12 mini will be here Friday and I CANNOT WAIT!! 😉
@Overexposed1
3 жыл бұрын
Here for every single Star Wars reference.
@jeffe4297
3 жыл бұрын
"Space grey is less opinionated than I'd like it to be." Lol.
@vidurhans1306
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@DollnAbox
3 жыл бұрын
I always pick space gray, or whatever the darkest color scheme is, and I’ve had most of the iPhones. I once had a white+gold iPhone 5s, and that’s only because I broke my space gray one, and there weren’t any more in stock for my replacement. The colors look so cheap on my opinion.
@chazybrewster
3 жыл бұрын
"Costanza wallet" killed me. Lmao
@stevenherbst
3 жыл бұрын
Omg Rene, I say it every video, but yours is a genius mind at work! Placing the iPhone mini next to Baby Yoda for the opening shot is simply genius and speaks to your enormous creativity :)
@stevenherbst
3 жыл бұрын
Follow up: Great Seinfeld reference!!
@glug1977
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly crafted review- thanks for the Star Wars references, and keep up the great work! : )
@czondag
3 жыл бұрын
I love it bigtime!!! Best phone ever
@MZ99698
3 жыл бұрын
I wish reviewers would make battery comparisons with the older models. A lot of people waiting for the mini have held onto their 6S/7/8 due to their size, how does the battery compare with those? It’s obvious it won’t be as good as the 12 or Pro Max when they’re much bigger devices.
@jamesminshall4601
3 жыл бұрын
It’s still to large to be called a mini but they are finally heading in the right direction, I think I’ll have to go for this as the best option since the original se. I would like to see battery tech get to the point where it’s practical to go smaller.
@KuuttiProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I get like hour of screen on time from 100% so 3-4 hours on iPhone 12 Mini will be so so good for me!
@coregeek
3 жыл бұрын
Come for the review, stay for the nerd pop culture references!😆
@user9b2
3 жыл бұрын
Should be getting my mini on Friday the 13th 🙀🙀😈 An apple battery case would be the way to go 👍
@nuyou21
3 жыл бұрын
Damn it Tim , the iPhone 12 Mini looks adorable. 😁
@nuyou21
3 жыл бұрын
@Mikk Lüftumie 😆 Yeeaaaahhhhhh... 😂🤦♂️
@TripleAceAAA
3 жыл бұрын
The mini is the right size for a phone if we’re talking ergonomics. For the vast majority you can’t one hand the iphone 12 or max for long. Not how you can on the mini. But here’s the issue. The bigger screen does indeed add a lot to your immersion. It’s really if you want to sacrifice the perfect size for human hands Or that beautiful larger real estate.
@ray1il
3 жыл бұрын
Love the “Super easy, barely an inconvenience!” reference!
@anewdusk2499
3 жыл бұрын
Yessss
@Evie0133
3 жыл бұрын
Pitch meeting references are TIGHT
@ray1il
3 жыл бұрын
@@Evie0133 🤣🤣🤣
@DavidErato
3 жыл бұрын
Rene should do a crossover. So you've got a new iPhone for me? Yes sir, I do.
@knowway6028
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidErato Sorry, I don’t do phones, just movies. Whoops! Whoopsie!
@Fireball821
3 жыл бұрын
Friday is gonna be glorious.
@forneverarrow
2 жыл бұрын
The reason I bought the iPhone 12 mini to replace my iPhone 8 is exactly what you described at about 8:50 in your video. I was always a small phone person. In my opinion a phone should be first and foremost a mobile device, not an iPad replacement, the way that an iPad can’t be a 15” laptop replacement. Each device has its place. With iPhone 12 mini (as with the newer 13 mini I suppose) I have maximum portability, plenty of computational power and a couple of excellent cameras at any time, wherever I am through the day and in one hand! I only hope that Apple will continue the mini iPhone in future lineups.
@azborderlands
3 жыл бұрын
What if there is no IPhone 13 mini, everyone waiting will have wasted time waiting.
@ahkl77
3 жыл бұрын
A review addressing iPhone 5/SE1 users’ interest 👍
@974a
3 жыл бұрын
Hello sir, Could you please do a comparison between the mini and Xs. Thanks
@Gary0557
3 жыл бұрын
If I ever use my original SE for going out, it's great in the pocket. It's so light, I sometimes panic and think I've lost it.
@hacorn96
3 жыл бұрын
8:30 this is why it’s close to perfect. If only it was thicker with more battery
@aladeenwadya
3 жыл бұрын
Costanza wallet is a very good reference 😂
@danieldavis6703
3 жыл бұрын
“Palm Parkour” nice 👍
@journeyproud
3 жыл бұрын
Watched probably at least 20 reviews on this phone and this is far and beyond the best one. Bravo
@stephiixoxo4512
3 жыл бұрын
It’s so cute 😍
@samiam5326
3 жыл бұрын
Mini with a battery case. Bingo!
@mercury7
3 жыл бұрын
Couple of months in and I love the iPhone mini, I think you nailed it that most of us have bigger devices, we use the iPhone with out depending on it except when we are out.... perfection in my opinion
@V.Vaughan
3 жыл бұрын
that is why i would add a strong phone case and a screen protector to protect it from water and drops.
@JohnPaulMusicUK
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t WAIT for mine to arrive this Friday - and then get to work on it! Woohoo!!
@JeffMarraccini
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for the time to do thorough size comparisons. Not being able to readily visit a store makes this so critical!
@sonyawilliams4989
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to get a Mini and an iPad Air, I should be good. Not sure why I would need a big screen when I have a Macbook and will have an Air.
@atomicorang
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your take on iPhone. Don’t kid yourself you are as smart as a whip. Loved your chat with Walt Mossberg. I miss him.
@FuzzyDereck
3 жыл бұрын
2020 being the Galaxy Note 7 battery of years is the most accurate thing I’ve heard, lmao. Great video, Rene! Personally, I’ve had an iPhone 8 for the past 2 years & I’m ready for the 12 mini.
@kevinthompson4229
3 жыл бұрын
One thing that is a bit misleading is that the iphone 12 mini screen has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, whereas the SE2 has a 16:9 screen. So on the mini you are gaining far more vertical screen real estate than horizontal. The width of the mini screen is barely wider than the SE2.
@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator
3 жыл бұрын
I love the large phones myself. I left Apple along with many others when the Note 10+ was released. I can still stream movies all day long & not worry about charging. Little phone should have little price, imo. I would love the Max but gotta get that "Notch" out of there & full on screen for me. But I'm a old dude, I keep my phones in cases & not my pockets because the screens are still crap & easy to scratch, which shouldn't be
@TheWolfHowling
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always just used Android but that 12 Mini looks really tempting for when my current small communications phone, the Samsung Galaxy S10E, needs replacement, as this is much closer to the Sony Xperia Compact phones I had before that. A Pixel 4A/5 would be nice however Google has never officially bought their Pixel phones to New Zealand so would have to parallel import them somehow. Whereas buying an iPhone is comparably easier from Apple themselves or any other the large electronics stores or carriers
@Earthslittlesecrets
3 жыл бұрын
I'm getting the mini iPhone. I just can't justify spending over $1000 for a phone.
@aguzman222
3 жыл бұрын
how are you paying the phone? I work at an AT&T store and over 98% of folks go on installment and/or also can trade in an older phone and get the phone at a much lower price or basically free.
@Earthslittlesecrets
3 жыл бұрын
@@aguzman222 I didn't have a phone to trade it, so I saved up and paid for my mini in full. I did get a small discount. I don't like payments.
@leekeith22
3 жыл бұрын
At first I'm really digging into the 12 but I also can't justify the extra $400 and that is why I'm getting a mini. I've been saving up for a new phone anyway so...we made a right choice!
@tcw00
3 жыл бұрын
Same here! Plus I’m kinda use to having a bigger phone and just want a change.
@selw0nk
3 жыл бұрын
Why can't Apple fix the green dot lens flare on the iPhones? You'd think it would be fixed in the 12 series. At night you can see the green dot lens flare on light poles and headlights bouncing on video. No one is addressing that problem for some reason.
@davsarun
3 жыл бұрын
Great review Rene! Loving the Star Wars references!
@richardllewellynme
3 жыл бұрын
Your "more of a traditional phone phone" comment is absolutely where I'm at with it. Got the iPads etc home and watch for out and about too, so it's absolutely what I've been after since the X was launched. Great vid as always Rene.
@RickyTinez
3 жыл бұрын
Shout out to that huge Kale plant in the background at 02:42 ! Now i'm hungry
@greatnessinc
3 жыл бұрын
I went into the store with the intent to get the mini, but left with the regular 12.
@christopherbrunson1232
3 жыл бұрын
Loving all of the Starwars references
@brokenlegend23
3 жыл бұрын
Still like my 2016 SE Space Gray more, got a new battery and it's good to go. This phone is too good, too iconic, to let it go. I won't be to happy when it will be obsolete but for now, i'm still having a blast with it.
@Jim90wa
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite iPhone EVER!!! I down graded from the pro this year for this great little phone!!!
@Loophole23742
3 жыл бұрын
I love small phones. My SE is so small that I often find myself frantically going threw all my pockets worried that I’ve lost it. I’m looking forward to getting the 12 mini. My SE served me well but it’s on its last legs. I’m getting the 12 mini in May.
@Probonoman
3 жыл бұрын
still rocking OG SE, got Mini because its small. can slap on wallet case and throw in pocket. i dont spend much time on phone so battery life is great on OG SE now. just calls, imsg, and bluetooth.
@ciremcd9548
3 жыл бұрын
Costanza wallet reference made this review pop. Too funny.
@Magnetorheological
3 жыл бұрын
I run 2 phones at all times, 1 android and 1 iOS. I already have a Note 20 Ultra for my giant screen needs, so the 12 mini is perfect on the iOS side for me! As much as I want the "unkillable" battery life of the Pro Max, the body is too wide in my hands. I had an 11 Pro Max last year which I loved, but it strained my hand a bit too much while using it.
@danoliver8804
3 жыл бұрын
3:13 that rug really ties the room together.
@chrisd6736
3 жыл бұрын
Ordered this for my wife. Definitely excited to check this one out.
@ibluebox
3 жыл бұрын
I love the mini so much, it has the size a phone should has. I bought pro for past several years because it was the smallest phone
@hhhmmmmmmmm
3 жыл бұрын
For those of us with the 2016 SE, how does mini battery compare to it? When I google 2016 SE battery life, it just says 14 hours.
@mikemanzano5363
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I wish these were able to be released before pre-order to help with the decision and still slide into that early delivery. Anyway, will you doing a Max review?
@aprilprivott6058
3 жыл бұрын
I brought the iPhone 12 mini two days ago and I love it. Does anybody notice that it gets warm when watching KZitem or playing games? Is this normal?
@warrengaskin3863
3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a 64 GB 12 mini blue. I have 2 iPads and a 13 inch MacBook, those are what i do serious work on. Also I store almost everything in cloud.
@Shao526
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 80% sold. I just want Touch ID on the power button à la iPad Air.
@Jeo-What
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this in-depth review of iPhone 12 mini which really profile a lot of good information for people to choose correctly. I guess if I want it all I will have to wait for iPhone 13 pro mini!
@Jaehakkim816
3 жыл бұрын
pro mini?? hmm
@marqj301
3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today. The size of it is a breath of fresh air from the behemoths of today
@manzurvazquez3707
3 жыл бұрын
A West Wing shout out! Great review Rene.
@turdferguson3489
3 жыл бұрын
A Seinfeld reference AND A west wing reference?? Fantastic :)
@Acarrov
3 жыл бұрын
My 12 mini is quickly warming up especially when I make phone call.
@unhombresolo
3 жыл бұрын
Great review bro. You guide every iPhone sizes user to know if this is the right upgrade or not. Congrats!
@Steelers86860
3 жыл бұрын
Does yours have the Lock Screen issue?
@brokenlegend23
3 жыл бұрын
This video is so easy on the eyes, yesssss
@soundsgoodbro1296
3 жыл бұрын
@Rene Ritchie Question: Are there any trends on how quickly these batteries could degrade over time, like is the mini more or less likely to degrade faster than than the 12 Pro Max over time? Thank you for the effort and research you put into your videos, they are so helpful!
@billable1861
3 жыл бұрын
I would say it will degrade faster because you are charging it more frequently
@FunAtDisney
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting that MKBHD. compared the Mini camera vs the Max camera (with side-by-side posting of the photos) and found little noticable difference, even in low light (not counting the Max telephoto lens). I hope Rene does the same comparison. Also he found the Mini battery under heavy use not maiking it through the day (I believe he said by 5pm it was pretty well drained). For me (and my older eyes) I need the 12 regular or Pro size. I also use a belt case so putting a phone in my pocket is not an issue either way. I do think though for many folks this could be the sweet spot. But as Rene said, there’s nothing mini on the price.
@KA-jx2pe
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Cool that you’re deep into testing the 12 Pro Max low light too.
@bombakdik
3 жыл бұрын
Again, amazing no nonsense review. Major bonus was seeing the original iPhone appear at 5:41. Well done! 👍👍 Totally agree as well with your point of view on the bland “space grey”. I was never a fan of that. I am still on an iPhone 8. Would the screen of a Mini feel big compared to it? Or should I go for the regular iPhone 12?
@MrKillerRC
3 жыл бұрын
Love this review and all the 2020 humor. I love my mini 12 too.
@joe6896
3 жыл бұрын
I was watching this video on iPhone SE 1st gen Can’t wait for my iPhone 12 mini 🥺👉🏽👈🏽🥰
@abiybattlespell8401
3 жыл бұрын
the thought of putting it into a back pocket scares meh accidentally sitting on it and cracking it
@abiybattlespell8401
3 жыл бұрын
@@chanyhcolin durability, dam things already scratching in some reviews. even if it managed to stay safe id imagine the force of ur ass would scratch it up with whatever fabric ur pants is
@abiybattlespell8401
3 жыл бұрын
@@chanyhcolin look at other reviews. people have scratches come out of nowhere. i dunno man its not looking good
@davidaltizer
3 жыл бұрын
This form factor is the ultimate Steve Jobs dream phone. He always wanted the phone to be usable single-handed. Stoked that Apple is back to this form factor.
@talewish
3 жыл бұрын
I want the iphone 12 mini not for the size but for the LIGHTER WEIGHT. Lightest current gen phone available.
@rauldanielsolis
3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are precise, simple, and visually pleasing.
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