You are correct! The 12 mini has a full screen, like the other 12 models, only a bit smaller, and no home button. The new SE is still in the lineup though.
Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Oct 14, 2020, at 11:45 AM, 'Gary Robinson' via VIPhone > <[email protected]> wrote: > > From the reference to the notch am I correct in assuming that the mini has > facial recognition and not fingerprint id and of course no home button? > > > Gary > >> On 14/10/2020 17:34, Carolyn wrote: >> I doubt it. I had an SE, now have an 11. The SE keyboard presented no >> problem for me. I am a one to use my phone's keyboard, no Braille display or >> Bluetooth keyboard for me. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of CJ & AA MAY >> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 11:45 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: RE: iPhone 12 Mini specs, etc. >> >> I like the sound of the mini but wonder if tapping text will be more >> difficult? >> >> Alison >> >> >> >> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of >> Richard Turner >> Sent: 14 October 2020 15:15 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: iPhone 12 Mini specs, etc. >> >> >> I’m pasting the text of an article that was done after the Apple event which >> has some differences from the rumor based article that was posted earlier. >> >> At the end is the link to the article with images for those who want the >> pretty pictures. >> >> >> iPhone 12 mini: Size, release date, price, specs and colors >> >> By Adam Ismail 12 hours ago >> >> The iPhone 12 mini packs a lot into a very compact design >> >> >> IPHONE 12 MINI SPECS >> >> Price: $699 >> >> Display: 5.4 inches OLED (2340 x1080) >> >> Colors: Black, White, Red, Green and Blue >> >> CPU: A14 >> >> Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB >> >> Rear cameras: 12MP wide (f/1.6), 12MP ultra-wide f/2.4) >> >> Front cameras: 12MP TrueDepth (f/2.2) >> >> 5G: sub-6Ghz, mmWave >> >> Battery: Up to 10 hours video streaming >> >> Size: 5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 inches >> >> Weight: 4.76 ounces >> >> The iPhone 12 mini is arguably the most intriguing new iPhone 12 that Apple >> has launched. For one, it's the most compact new iPhone in years - even more >> so than the existing 4.7-inch iPhone SE. It also offers all of the same >> features of the regular iPhone 12 for a much more affordable price. >> >> The iPhone 12 mini features a 5.4-inch OLED display, Apple's new A14 Bionic >> chipset, 5G connectivity and a dual-lens rear camera armed with Cupertino's >> latest computational photography knowhow. It costs $699, which is $100 less >> than the 6.1-inch iPhone 12. >> >> " New iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro release date, price, specs and >> leaks >> >> " What's different? iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro >> >> " Prime Day deals: See all the best offers right now! >> >> As the cheapest among the four new iPhone 12 handsets, the iPhone 12 mini >> looks as if it could be a front runner among the best small phones. It will >> undoubtedly provide Apple with a direct competitor to value-oriented >> flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Google Pixel 5. Here's >> everything you need to know about the iPhone 12 mini. >> >> iPhone 12 mini price and release date >> >> The iPhone 12 mini has a release date of November 13, and starts at $699. At >> this price, you're getting 64GB of storage. Pre-orders begin November 6, and >> as with every iPhone, the mini will be sold at all major carriers. >> >> >> The 128GB version is $50 more expensive, at $749, while the top-of-the-line >> 256GB variant will cost $849. >> >> iPhone 12 mini size and design >> >> The iPhone 12 mini sports slimmer bezels and a flatter frame, like the rest >> of the iPhone 12 line. In some ways, it hearkens back to the iPhone 5 days. >> The notch unfortunately looks to be the same size as it was on previous >> models. >> >> Apple calls it the smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G phone in the world. >> >> iPhone 12 mini colors >> >> >> The iPhone 12 mini comes in five colors: black, white, Product Red, green >> and blue. The blue and green colors look and feel fresh on this handset, >> while the black and white options are for those who are looking for >> something more conservative. >> >> iPhone 12 mini: Display and Ceramic Shield >> >> >> iPhone 12 mini resting above iPhone 12 (Image credit: Apple) >> >> Apple is incorporating a new type of cover glass for the front of the iPhone >> 12 mini, called Ceramic Shield. Developed in conjunction with Corning, Apple >> says this new technology is tougher than any smartphone glass, citing 4x >> better drop performance than existing glass used on iPhones, and the biggest >> step forward for durability yet for Apple's handsets. >> >> >> With the iPhone 12 line, Apple is moving from LCD displays in its cheaper >> models to Super Retina XDR-quality OLED displays across the board. In the >> iPhone 12 mini's case, that technology is packed into a 5.4-inch frame. That >> makes the iPhone 12 mini's footprint markedly smaller than even the iPhone >> SE's. >> >> iPhone 12 mini specs >> >> The iPhone 12 mini should be mighty when it comes to performance. It employs >> the A14 Bionic - the first-ever 5-nanometer chip in the phone industry, just >> like the rest of the iPhone line. You'll see 50% faster graphics by Apple's >> estimation thanks to its new GPU design, which will make games look better >> than ever. >> >> iPhone 12 mini cameras >> >> Apple is employing its first-ever seven-element lens in the iPhone 12 and >> iPhone 12 mini, for a major improvement in performance when shooting in dim >> conditions. These iPhones also benefit from an all-new f/1.6 aperture >> primary optic, allowing more light to reach the sensor. >> >> For the first time, all cameras on the iPhone - from the front TrueDepth >> camera to every rear lens - supports Night Mode. And given that both the >> hardware and post-processing software underpinning everything has been >> improved, Apple says you can expect much more detail and clarity in medium- >> and low-light shooting scenarios than previously possible on iPhone 11 >> models. >> >> iPhone 12 mini 5G >> >> Apple says it's optimized iOS' entire stack to take advantage of 5G's >> increased speed. In fact, iOS is tuned to only employ 5G when it's >> absolutely necessary; when it isn't, your iPhone 12 mini will revert back to >> LTE, to preserve battery life. >> >> Surprisingly, every iPhone 12 model, including the mini, supports both >> nationwide sub-6GHz 5G as well as millimeter-wave 5G. This means you'll get >> the best possible data performance in any condition, and up to 3.5Gbps >> downloads in urban areas outfitted with mmWave nodes. >> >> iPhone 12 mini battery >> >> Apple doesn't typically reveal much information surrounding the batteries >> inside its iPhones, so we'll have to wait for tear downs before we have hard >> numbers on the iPhone 12 mini's total battery capacity. >> >> The rated battery life for the iPhone 12 mini is 10 hours of wireless video >> streaming, compared to 11 hours for the larger iPhone 12. >> >> As we've suspected, Apple is now ditching packed-in wireless headphones and >> charging adapters in box across all iPhone 12 handsets. Cupertino is >> pitching this as an initiative made out of environmental concerns, though at >> least it's still providing a Lightning-to-USB-C cable in box. >> >> The iPhone 12 mini is capable of fast 20W wired charging, but you need to >> spring for an optional power adapter to achieve those speeds. >> >> iPhone 12 mini MagSafe charging >> >> Behind the rear cover glass of the iPhone 12 mini is a sophisticated new >> MagSafe magnet that helps locate the device on a wireless charger. These >> magnets can also be used for new accessories, including a snap-on wallet and >> various case designs. >> >> Wireless charging has improved to a peak 15-watt speed, which matches >> Google's Pixel handsets. >> >> iPhone 12 mini outlook >> >> >> The iPhone 12 mini has the potential to be a big hit. The appeal of the >> iPhone 12 mini is that it will cram all of the most important upgrades over >> the iPhone 11 - including the fastest 5G performance, an OLED display a >> faster A14 Bionic chip - in a design that can easily slip into your pocket. >> >> Those who want a bigger screen or more advanced features like a telephoto >> camera or LiDAR sensor will gravitate towards the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 >> Pro Max. But the iPhone 12 mini could make small phones cool again. Watch >> this space as we learn more about the iPhone 12 mini. >> >> Link to full article with images: >> >> >> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-12-mini-size-release-date-price-specs-and-colors >> >> <https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomsguide.com%2Fnews%2Fiphone-12-mini-size-release-date-price-specs-and-colors&data=02%7C01%7C%7C15e032e457ce420e19b708d8704b6fce%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637382816578594816&sdata=AWuOnNIIEBKUTRcQhS7uWWJ0mQFMdVrScItSS2Ddp4s%3D&reserved=0> >> >> >> >> Richard >> >> "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass >> himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient >> hatreds among peoples. 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