2020 saw the majority of flagship smartphones become larger, but Apple shocked everyone by releasing the iPhone 12 small—the cheapest flagship phone without compromising on features. At less than Rs 20,000, this phone is now less priced than other mid-range smartphones available on Flipkart.

If you want to buy the iPhone 12 tiny (review), we suggest you act immediately as there could only be a limited quantity available. Apple officially decommissioned the iPhone 12 tiny with the launching of the iPhone 14 series two years ago. If you miss out on this opportunity to get an iPhone 12 small, your only other choice is to buy a secondhand one.

Apple’s iPhone 12 mini was a unique smartphone for several reasons. Even with its small 5.4-inch screen, it was lighter and more portable than the iPhone SE (2022), which debuted over a year and a half after the iPhone 12 mini.

Except for the battery life, the mini, even in 2024, has nearly everything one could want from a high-end Apple iPhone, including an excellent dual-camera setup that supports 4K videos in Dolby Vision format, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, a premium glass metal sandwich design, and Face ID.

Should we purchase the iPhone 12 small in 2024?

Both yes and no. For those looking for a new smartphone for less than Rs 20,000, we don’t suggest the iPhone 12 small because there are excellent Android smartphones with larger displays and longer battery life. Nonetheless, the iPhone 12 mini might be the best option for you if you enjoy small handsets and are searching for an iPhone in that price range.