iPhone 12 Mini vs SE (2016) 

I had the SE (Gen 1) for so long it came back in to style.

As a fan of small phones i totally agree. My opinion (as owner of an original iPhone SE and since day one of an iPhone 12 mini) is that the mini isn’t a one handed phone, it’s too “tall”. I like it, but i much more preferred the ergonomics of my old SE. The mini is too big to be a small smartphone and too small to be a great smartphone.

Love my 12 Mini but I almost wish it were just a bit smaller still, maybe a little shorter

The camera sticking out is a worse feature than being about 30% larger. I love my SE and this review makes me like it even more. Thanks for the review.

Me too still on SE 2016 ( iOS 13.3 ) and love it ! This is the best sized phone ( not tablet or something ) ever ! I love the headphone jack also, and the upper power button too. I have the 16Gb version, and its memory seem to small nowadays.I visited a shop and examined the 12 Mini....but not fit in hand so comfortable :I Cannot reach upper area of the screen with one hand . I use this phone one year more, and i wait for the 14 mini or SE (2022 ). I hope Apple not discontinue this little cased phones ! Nice Video by the way !

Great comparison between the original SE and 12 Mini. I currently use an SE (2016) and love the size. The new SE was a disappointment for me because it was too large. I haven't been able to get a hold of a 12 Mini in person yet. Thank you!

Best iPhone review I saw in long time. And I have seen many of them. Like the mix between spec info, background info and subtile humour.

So I'm sitting here in early 2022 and contemplate replacing my 1st gen SE with an 13 mini, and actually your wrap up is good medicine against it. I'm tempted by the advanced computational photography features, but would have expected a bigger progress in overall user experience, too. Now with continuous support by iOS 15, I'll stick to the SE until we see what iPhone 14 holds.

Absolutely love the review, very different perspectives to most reviews. Solid!!

This was the best comparison video of these phones so far, thank you very much! Exactly the criteria I needed as someone who's still using an iPhone SE 1st Gen, also good interpretation.

I am still on original SE since 2016. I hate big phones. I have an android at home but whenever I am out of home I always carry the SE. Will switch to 12 mini.

The 12 mini is the only possible update for OG SE gangsters as soon as they can't find a good used SE any longer. Hopefully this day never comes.

Omg the video i was waiting for!

excellent point about the "staring at the amazing display" thing this phone was aimed directly at me! i held onto my original SE the whole time just waiting for another small iphone to finally arrive, i saw all the reviews about the 12 mini being so small and i'm like WTF, this thing is actually a bit _bigger_ than i wish it was! i do like it though, it's still an iphone that fits in my damn pocket

You have an excellent production quality and I really like the creative ways/tests you used to compare the phones. A lot of bigger tech youtubers are more or less just reading spec sheets. Doing the draw test was really cool.

Most honest review in recent times. Subscribed to your channel.

Great content!! You deserve more views and subs! I have an SE 2016 as a secondary phone but I usually use it as a main phone and I'm pleased of having a small screen on my hand, it's easier to carry and pocket friendly, it does everything I need, and behaves better than my 6,26" Android( Redmi Note 6 Pro) greetings from Paraguay.

I’m still using the original SE model. I’m thinking I’m going to change to the mini. Not a fan of large phones. Just weighing the pros and cons as my SE model does all I need. I hate wasting money. But it seems to be future proof and unless the iPhone 14 is out this year? I may wait for that. And only if there’s a jump in M1/ or bionic chip etc etc I’ll hang on with my phone as is.

I’ll agree with you, I’ve had the 4S, 5S and SE 2016, a fan of small phones. Purchased the 12 mini as a replacement for my SE 2016, if it was a 1/4 shorter it would be perfect. But may be it needs to be the current size because of all the stuff inside. If the 13 gets smaller I’ll jump at it, and trade in the 12 mini.

Fantastic review. just the kind i was looking for. You gave real basic everyday tasks, what it feels like interacting with this phone regarding size and basic needs. Seems like you have human engineering perspective in mind, this shows how much the SE is so valuable and less compromized as i thought compared to the 12mimi that cost nearly double the price. Thank you.

Great review with some information included that other tech reviewers just don’t cover. Well done fella and I’m certain that the channel will grow substantially in 2021. Good luck 👏🏻👏🏻

I wish the mini had a shorter screen too. I really wish that they kept the same size of the se 1 but with the edge to edge display

I've used the 12 mini for about a week. But it's to big for me. I love my 1st gen SE.

This is the phone if you love the original SE but want to keep on getting new IOS features. If you don’t care then the SE will be great for a long time after it loses support.

Fantastic test, love it!

Really good video! I'm wondering you don't have much more subscribers yet.

Straight to the point with a good quality and real commitment. Hope you will continue and this channel will grow eventually! Having my iphone SE 2016 I finally see a new decent iphone I can use with comfort. Thanks for the review.

Thanks Kevin Spacey! (BTW really thanks this was a great review! You covered the more important points like user experience while many reviewers deal with numeric bullshit and fanciness.)

Great video! You'll take my 2016 SE from my cold, dead hands!

Such a cool video . Great stuff

such an amazing take on this two phones! i love small phones, because it’s easier for me to use it one-handed. i am currently using the se 2020, i wish it was smaller :( it’s still hard for me to use it one hand unless i use a really slim case.

@hive: Dude, you should do more videos. Loved this one! Keep entertaining!!

Love this content

As a minor phone user, I'm sticking to my SE because it still does everything I want from it. I will eventually switch to a 12 or 13 mini, probably in a few years when I really need catch up with the latest version of IOS, I don't mind if I have to get one refurbished or second hand either.

both phones are great. i started with a 5 a year after it debuted and loved it! i was still having it as smartphone to fit inside my pocket easily. then later when i got a 6 they made it a bit bigger but was still small enough to hold and put in my pocket. then when the X came out, after seeing the Plus's in person, i was like okay the is crazy cause none of those can fit in my pocket so i went to an 8. now i have a 12 mini and i love it! still fits well in my hand and can put in my pocket! i have small hands but not too small and it feels and fits great in them while at the same time i got so much screen space! of course i always get a case and it still feels light and is not bulky at all. im glad they made the 12 mini! otherwise i totally would've gotten the recent SE that came out. also i managed to get at least 2 days on a single charge on my 12 mini compared to my 8. great vid man, and also i cracked up at 1:55

Simple answer: 1st gen SE because of it is headphone input jack. FAQ 1) Yes, I can use bluetooth headphones too if I *want* 2) No, there is no room for an extra dongle in my pockets.

Iphone se 2016 was my first iphone and I loved it! Now im using the 12Mini. What can I say, I just rly like smaller smartphones

I bought the iPhone SE 2020 and enjoy very much but it is a bit too big. I just bought an used 1st iPhone SE and have been using it as my main phone for these past couple of days and completely agree with this video. The old iPhone can do everything my newer one can, but it feels much more simple. I’m not tempted to download random apps or spend too much time on it because of the size. I use it for what it is, a phone. I do hope that apple releases another version of this original SE sometime.

Good pleasant review

Decent review! I'm using OG SE and probably will switch to 12s/13 mini which hopefully will have smaller notch + touch id and OG will not be supported at that time anyways.

I'm hearing this and it makes sense

That notes method of displaying one handed use is genius. I have an 11 pro but am thinking of upgrading/downgrading when my contract is up to either the 12 mini or 13 mini if the line continues.

Awesome review, I definitely loved the original SE and this really pulled at my heart strings because of that beautiful size. Not everyone wants a bigger phone/screen, (especially us with small hands) it’s about convenience and efficiency for me and being able to toss in my little clutch and pockets😎👍🏾✨.

iPhone SE 2016 was S.Jobs last design-“I’d rather be a pirate, than join the navy”

Great insight into the screen tech and why Apple is making changes. I think I’ll keep using my trusty 7 for now with my SE as a backup!!

Support nice review from nowhere! Just like IT 's Kevin Spacey :P hehe ^^ love your Snow background and seems having nice speaker in your dining/living room! what a cozy home! Support and Loving it. I am choosing i12 mini or i12(a bit boring)....very good points when you are analysing the Addiction from Screen/living style etc..

I’m thinking same like you. I do like small phones but 12 mini is not a good choice as iPhone 5 and 5SE. I’ve used both 5 & SE for long years. But if I buy one from the latest family it would be original iPhone 12. Size is big but battery is also big.

Great attention to the way display size and quality relate to how long one will use the phone! I do not need scientific research to tell I have been using my P30 Pro for way too long in a single day. Now that I have switched to the iPhone 8, which is much smaller and has an LCD screen, I have started using my laptop and tv more. And I think that is the way it should be. One should not be spending more than 3/4h on their phone a day. That should be the absolute maximum.

Why is no one talking about there being no aux-jack? From the SE to the mini you have to have bluetooth headphones or only use speakers with bluetooth capabilities otherwise you can't listen to music.

iPhone 12 mini with the siz of SE 2016 would be perfect.

Great review thanks, I also had the original SE and absolutely loved it. Just wondering how the second generation SE compares to the iPhone 12 mini? I would be very tempted for the second gen SE because it still has the thumbprint scanner which I much prefer over the face ID because it can open the phone completely with one press rather than a lift, scan and swipe.

That man bun came out of no where. Nice review I love my mini it just feels right.

Still use original se until now

I am buying a new iphone Se2016 and retrofitting a bigger aftermarket battery in it. Then will compare to the iphone 13mini , who's interested in a review?? 🔥🤗

Watching on mini🤌😌

I am looking new iphone SE 3 which is 4 inch display and has home button with latest processer .

The Mini is a sleeper. I think it’s going to be huge once more and more people experience a friends in person. It feels like a toy at first, but because of the high ppi screen after a while of staring at it, you’ll forget it is smaller than an 11 which I previously owned.

Have you tried exercising while carrying this phone? Any issues with phone mounts on a bike for example?

Very nice! I kept wanting to want one...but couldn’t say no to the Pro. Needed the good camera.

What do you think about the 2020 SE?

I almost want one.

I like how he says going back to a smaller screen but for me on a 6s it’s bigger 👁 👄 👁

i love mini

I'm going back to an iPhone SE gen 1 now because my phones don't last long and you can't get a better phone for the price of 50 bucks. I don't spend much time with phone, it just has to work and be relatively solid and have iOS.

i am dead inside so love the phone who you wanna love it won't change a thing for me

I love mine.

iPhone 12 mini is still too big; I stay with the old SE (I have now three of them); it’s the perfect smartphone

I’m only waiting for the SE Mini

6:12 slightly longer battery life? I've always wondered what the difference was between the battery life of the iPhone 12 mini and that of the iPhone SE..iOS 14 kind of took the mickey out of my battery, but I know that I could always get the battery replaced.

Mini is nice but I'm happy with my original SE and and only looking for my next phone because Apple will not support it after this fall.

Are you related to Kevin Spacey??? You could do an impression of him easily!

lmao didn't know kevin spacey started doing tech reviews

Was that the throwback i-phone one???

Love smaller phones

That was fascinating. I didn't really get on with the new 12 mini and replaced it with a snapdragon version of the 2019 Samsung 10e, which I think is better for me. I have the original se and love it. They make very ugly phones now in comparison don't they? Many thanks!

I couldn’t keep the 12 mini, the PWM hurt my eyes. I went back to my SE till next year

I love the 12 Mini. I do feel it's the spiritual successor to the original SE which i own as a secondary device purely from a form factor perspective.

What? Why do you look so much like the young Kevin Spacey? You even speak like him :D

original se is the best phone. just because of the capacity issues i can change my phone and i dont like big screens. 12 mini might be a good choice but the price tag is high

Can you give me wallpaper source pls 😻

its nice, but i think its still overpriced, i will probably get the 12 Mini used in end 2021 as i got my 2016 SE used after like 1 year of release for cheap if my SE is also fast enough for 2021 i will even wait for iPhone 13 lineup which include probably also a Mini/SE version

The original SE is genuinely loved by its users, inc myself. I was tempted by the 12 mini, but the cost, and the expense if battery changes put me off. changing the bat in an SE is a doddle, and it’s cheap.

The comparison has been made by compared phones not showed side by side even once.

Camera comparation.?

Well you tube video how about this one?

Am i the only one who sees Kevin Spacey here?

Are you Kevin Spacey’s son?

I WANT THE 12 DJDJFJ

You got me thinking.....but I love my PRO Max

I mean no disrespect but has anyone told you that you look like Kevin Spacey?

Finger print magnet! I hate that!

12 mini not worth the price difference vs the 2016/true SE in 128 GB. Won’t be worth it until Apple makes a pro mini instead of a budget mini AND upgrades to at least 50 MP on all cameras and at least 8x periscopic optical zoom. Then dropping over a grand post tax is justified. Not so with the 12 mini. Not even close to a grand without pro specs which is why it did 6% sales not due to its nearly perfect (still two mm too long) size.

SE + Bigger Screen + Cameras of the 12 + Touch ID would be the perfect size and phone for me.

Your review was more about the mini. Thumbs down.

I think iphone 12 mini is goood for girls