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Apple iPhone 12 mini vs TCL 40R 5G

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (32/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: TCL 40R 5G (28), the only one of the two scored.
  • Smart: TCL 40R 5G (30), the only one of the two scored.
  • Premium: not scored for both.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: TCL 40R 5G (21), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: TCL 40R 5G (52 vs 0).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Apple iPhone 12 mini (36), the only one of the two scored.
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple iPhone 12 miniTCL 40R 5G
Overall score32/10032/100
Performance36/100not measured
Battery< 5/10052/100
Working memory (RAM)< 5/100< 5/100
Storage< 5/100< 5/100
Brightness13/100< 5/100
Updates75/100not measured
Cameranot measured21/100
Fast chargingnot measured< 5/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Apple iPhone 12 mini sheet → TCL 40R 5G sheet →