iPhone 12 Mini launched in 2020 as compact iPhone with latest features. iPhone 14 lineup in 2022 marked Mini's end. iPhone 15 series launched in 2023 without Mini model
Released March 31, 2016 alongside 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Features 4-inch screen size and dimensions of iPhone 5s. Weighs 113 grams, making it one of the lightest iPhone models. Available in Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold colors
iPhone SE starts at $429 for 64GB, iPhone 12 mini at $599. iPhone SE uses newer A15 processor, iPhone 12 mini has older A14
iPhone SE features 4-inch display and metal body design. Equipped with A9 processor from iPhone 6s. Includes 12MP camera and iOS 9.3 operating system. Available in silver, grey, gold, or rose gold for $399
Hard reset forces reboot for frozen or unresponsive devices. DFU mode restores iPhone without automatic firmware updates. DFU mode useful for beta issues or jailbreak problems
iPhone 5se was originally rumored as iPhone 6c before launching as iPhone SE. Device was expected to launch in March 2016 at an event. Initially positioned as entry-level model, later changed to iPhone 5s successor