When comparing Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Apple iPhone 12 mini, the Slant community recommends Apple iPhone 12 mini for most people. In the question“What are the best compact (<150mm) smartphones?” Apple iPhone 12 mini is ranked 3rd while Apple iPhone SE (2020) is ranked 16th.
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Pros
Pro Longtime OS updates
Apple povides longer software updates to its phones than its rivals.
Cons
Con No USB port
No USB port so you have to carry always an adaper or the lightning cable with you.
Con Limited warranty
Warranty of Apple products is usually shorter than other products.
Con No Headphone jack
You have to deal with adapters or Bluetooth.
Con No SDCard slot
Your Memory is limited
Con Vendor lock-in
As always Apple dictates what you can do with its hardware and what software you can run.
Con Speakers on the bottom side
The speakers are on the bottom so you can easily cover them by holding the phone.
Con Non standard resolution
It neither uses 720p or 1080p so you might encounter issues with HD videos or by browsing webpages.
Con Vendor lock-in
There is no way to avoid the Apple ecosystem.
Con USB 2.0
It is the end of 2020 and they still come up with USB 2.0.
Con Metal case
It might look pretty but unlike plastic it doesn't spring back to it's original shape once you have a dent.
Con Side facing speakers
They can be easily covered with your hands.