Apple iPhone 12 Mini
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iPhone 12 mini
Brand: Apple (Parent: Apple Inc.) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 12th A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400 (international variants) Release Date: 2020-11-13 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2025-10-15 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | None | 🔗 Proof | Apple strictly controls its supply chain, and the hardware features a security enclave and Secure Enclave. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Security updates are released regularly, with few publicly disclosed vulnerabilities, and they are promptly addressed. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | There have been no large-scale public attacks, only sporadic incidents targeting specific individuals. |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | The device enjoys long-term iOS update support, for example, up to iOS 17. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Supports seamless and secure authentication within the Apple ecosystem (e.g., Continuity, Handoff). |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Uses TLS 1.3, iMessage end-to-end encryption, and FaceTime encryption. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Employs hardware-key-based AES-256 full-disk encryption and data protection. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Supports Apple ID and two-factor authentication, allowing management of trusted devices and recovery methods. |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Supports Face ID facial recognition and passcode authentication, with biometric protection. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Automatically locks after multiple failed attempts and can be set to erase data. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Critical events (such as logins and payments) are recorded in system and security logs. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Requires setting a 6-digit or more complex passcode after initial setup, and can enforce periodic passcode changes. |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Original: iOS 14.1 (Companion App: ) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Apple A14 Bionic (6-core: 2x high-performance Firestorm + 4x high-efficiency Icestorm) • GPU: Apple-designed 4-core graphics |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 4GB RAM • Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB (NVMe) |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery; 8.57 Wh (2227 mAh) typical • Power: Integrated via A14 Bionic and power management system • Charging: Wired: Fast charging up to 20W (USB-PD) Wireless: MagSafe up to 15W, Qi up to 7.5W |
| Display & Camera | Display: Super Retina XDR OLED, 5.4-inch (diagonal), 2340×1080 pixels (476 ppi), HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, wide color (P3) • Camera: Dual rear camera system: Wide: 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS Ultra Wide: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° FoV Front TrueDepth camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, SL 3D |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio support, no 3.5mm headphone jack • Connectivity: 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave in US model), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/GNSS, Lightning port |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 131.5 mm × 64.2 mm × 7.4 mm (5.18 in × 2.53 in × 0.29 in) • Mass: 133 |
