Apple decided to release a mini version of the 5G compatible iPhone 12 series this year. With a 5.4-inch display, the iPhone 12 mini is for those who prefer not to have a larger phone in their pocket, or for those who prefer to be able to tap the top corners of their phone’s screen without lifting a finger . based gymnastics. And don’t forget, the iPhone 12 mini’s lower price ($ 699 and up) makes it more affordable for those who don’t want to spend that much money on a phone during a pandemic.
But there are some drawbacks to owning the iPhone 12 mini. One of the most obvious is the smaller battery capacity of 2227 mAh. Overall, it doesn’t seem like consumers are interested in owning a miniaturized 5G iPhone. According to MyDrivers, the iPhone 12 mini is the worst-selling model of the four iPhone 12 variants. The other three are the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Worldwide sales of the iPhone 12 mini represent only 6% of the total revenue generated by the 2020 iPhone models. As a result, there has been speculation from US securities firm JP Morgan that Apple could discontinue production of the iPhone 12 mini by the second quarter.
The 5G Apple iPhone 12 family with the mini on the far left
William Yang, Morgan’s supply chain analyst, recently cut his production estimates for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini by 9 million and 11 million units, respectively. Other analysts now expect Apple to increase production of the largest phone in the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, by 11 million units. That version has a 6.7-inch display and a battery with a weight of 3687 mAh.
Even with the poor sales, Apple is expected to release four more new phones later this year. The report says the tech giant may need to come up with some “optimizations” to improve the performance and thus the sales of an iPhone model with a smaller screen for 2021. Apple may need to figure out how to improve the battery life of its smaller iPhone. screen without increasing the size of the device.
