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Apple iPhone 12 Mini

Name: Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Brand: Apple

Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.

Display5.4 inches

ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

FCC identifierBCG-E3539A

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RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR1.16 W/kg72% of US localized limit

Body SAR1.09 W/kg68% of US localized limit

Simultaneous head1.37 W/kg86% of US localized limit

Simultaneous body1.51 W/kg94% of US localized limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information

Hotspot (US)	1.59 W/kg
Product-specific use (US)	1.15 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)	0.99 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	0.99 W/kg
FCC ID	BCG-E3539A — FCC equipment search ↗
Source	RF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data note	Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Apple iPhone 12 Mini head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Apple iPhone 12 Mini body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

Every specification, in one place.

Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Announced	2020-10-13 22:15:54
Availability (source snapshot)	Available. Released 2020, November 13
Price (historical source)	$ 499.00 / € 627.10 / £ 519.00
Model Names	A2399, A2176, A2398, A2400, A2399, iPhone13,1

Display

Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size	5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
Protection	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
Features	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating Wide color gamutTrue-tone
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)

Camera

Main Camera	Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Main Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera	Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera Features	HDR
Selfie Camera Video	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 2227 mAh, non-removable (8.57 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 69h
Charging	Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 MagSafe wireless charging 15W Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W

Hardware

Operating system (source snapshot)	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 15
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Performance	AnTuTu: 589616 (v8) GeekBench: 4174 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-24.6 LUFS (Very good)

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
Weight	135 g (4.76 oz)
Colors	Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2176
5G Network	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2176

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