Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


Apple came out with the iPhone SE 3 or the iPhone SE 2022 recently. The smartphone is currently in the slightly more affordable range as compared to the iPhone 13 series devices. But then there is the iPhone 12 mini, which launched in 2020 and runs on A14 Bionic SoC. However, it is slightly more expensive than the iPhone SE 3 right now. Many people believe that the iPhone 12 mini is a better choice than the iPhone SE 3, and some believe the opposite of this. Thus, let’s take a look at which device is actually better today.
Big Question of 5G With the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone SE 3
The iPhone SE 3 runs on A15 Bionic SoC, while the iPhone 12 mini runs on the previous generation A14 Bionic. What’s worth noting here is that both are 5G supportive. The difference between both chips is in the power and performance they bring into play. Apple’s website says that iPhone 12 mini can support 5G in India.
iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE 3: Better Camera?
iPhone SE 3 comes with a single 12MP primary sensor at the rear with improved photography because of the chipset, says Apple. However, don’t forget that the iPhone 12 mini also has an ultra-wide-angle camera too. This is not there in the iPhone SE 3.
iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE 3: Display Comparison
The iPhone SE 3 retains the design of the iPhone 8 series. Thus, it comes with 4.7-inch, which is much smaller than the iPhone 12 mini display, which comes with a 5.4-inch display. Thus, looking at anything on the iPhone 12 mini might feel better in comparison to the iPhone SE 3.