Apple introduced a full range of 4 new iPhone 12 models during the October event. Among them, the iPhone 12 Mini seems to be the most attractive phone because it has pretty much the same features as higher-end versions in a much more manageable size and an affordable price tag starting from $699 (or $729 for unlocked edition).
The 5.4-inch screen with small bezels makes it the world’s smallest, thinnest, and lightest 5G phone. It is even smaller than the 2nd-generation iPhone SE. While many users want a bigger screen to play games or watch videos, most average consumers just need a phone to keep them connected, surf the web, or check emails. Therefore, the Mini version is more than enough and it is much more convenient because it is easy to use one-handed. Besides, there are just a few compromises as compared to the iPhone 12 or Pro versions.
The iPhone 12 Mini still features the same Apple’s A14 Bionic chip, flat aluminum sides, an OLED display, Ceramic Shield glass for better durability, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, Magsafe magnet system, a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel f/1.6 main camera, and the broadest 5G coverage worldwide (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave).
The iPhone 12 Mini comes in 4 model numbers, which are A2176, A2398, A2399, and A2400. Apple released different model numbers for different markets and their cellular bands are different as well. For each model number, there are a wide range of part numbers specifying the country, carrier, storage (64GB, 128GB, 256GB), and color options (White, Black, Blue, Green, Red). Let’s check out all of those models in the table below.
iPhone 12 Mini A2176
| Description | The iPhone 12 Mini A2176 is the exclusive model for the United States. This is the best model for 5G because it is the only one supporting the super-fast 5G mmWave (bands n260 and n261). It has a large groove on the right side for the mmWave antenna. The version supports Dual SIM with nano‑SIM and eSIM. | |
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United States |
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United States – Unlocked SIM-free
United States – Verizon
United States – AT&T
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United States – Sprint
United States – T-Mobile
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iPhone 12 Mini A2398
| Description | The iPhone 12 Mini A2398 is the model sold in Japan and Canada. Notice that the Japanese model still has the mandatory shutter sound when taking photos and it can’t be turned off. This model supports Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM). | |
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Japan – Unlocked SIM-free
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Canada – Unlocked SIM-free
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iPhone 12 Mini A2399
| Description | The iPhone 12 Mini A2399 is considered the global version because it is the most popular version sold worldwide. You can get this model in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, and South America. This model has Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM). Notice that the version in Hong Kong and Macao also doesn’t support dual nano-SIM cards. The version in Korea has a mandatory camera shutter sound. | |
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Singapore
Hong Kong
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United Kingdom
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iPhone 12 Mini A2400
| Description | The iPhone 12 Mini A2400 is the model sold in China mainland. This model features Dual SIM with eSIM and a nano-SIM card. Notice that it has FaceTime Audio disabled. | |
| Countries & Carriers | China mainland | |
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China
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If you have any question or comment regarding the iPhone 12 Mini model numbers and part numbers, let us know below.
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Nono says
Unfortunatelly there is no iPhone 12 mini model that supports Dual SIM with two physical nano-SIM cards, not even the Chinese and Hong Kong versions of it.
Tuan Do says
Actually, both the China and Hong Kong versions support dual nano-SIM cards.
Mohamad says
R U Sure???
I Sure The ***ZA/A part number don’t support dual physical SIM but about ***CH/A part Number i not Sure
Astle says
Can China version a2400 be used in USA
Tomas says
Today I received an email from a store in Hong Kong: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) iphone 12 mini does not exist.
Tuan Do says
Yes, thanks for the confirmation. Only the Chinese iPhone supports dual Nano sim cards.
Burgermeister Gerard says
Thanks for clarifying this ! The official info sheets by Apple does not mention clearly the difference between the China mainland iPhone 12 mini model and all the other ones regarding the dual SIM card. Great contribution, and timely too ! Lao Bo
farouk says
we tested this phone in senegal using an eSIM profile but it didn’t work, does this phone only work with USA carriers? if so how come it work in Senegal with a local physical sim card but failed with an eSIM profile.
farouk says
A2176 model
Muaad says
Is this Model existing now or it is just never existed even before
iPhone 12 Mini A2400
128GB Blue MG873CH/A
If its existing where i can buy it
Valero says
Hi, will my A2399 work with Japanese simcards? Thank you