The revolutionary concept of the iPhone 12 mini is that it "fits in the palm of your hand." Perhaps that's because phones have been getting almost comically large over the past few years, with some manufacturers embracing foldable phones to cram more screen real estate into your hand.
The iPhone 12 mini, however, is for the minimalists who want a phone they can hold without attaching a PopSocket.
It's 5.2 by 2.5 by 0.3 inches and just 4.8 ounces.
But even if its size makes it easier to hold onto, you're still going to want to put a case on it.
We've put together some selections that should cover what you're looking for, whether you want a case you can compost or one that can stand up to lots of drops.
(Did you swing for an iPhone 12 or 12 Pro? We have you covered there, too.)
You're probably carrying less than ever these days.
If you're down to just a wallet and your phone, go hands-free with the Bandolier Hailey Side Slot Leather Crossbody.
Bandolier makes pouches you can clip on and straps you can swap out if you need to keep carry more.
Camo is clearly here to stay and this Case-Mate Tough Clearly Camo case proves it.
The semi-transparent case blends whatever phone color you've chosen.
A leopard never changes its spots and that's a good thing since they're always in style.
Case in point: this Casely On the Prowl case.
If you want that je ne sais quoi of a certain person living in Paris, then this Casetify Vintage Camera case could be just the thing.
The hardback Gear4 Battersea gives your phone drop protection of 16 feet, while an antimicrobial coating on the case protects it—and you—from germs.
You might have one of those cash-back cards, but where do you put it when you're carrying your phone? In the Incipio Stashback, which has a hidden compartment that holds up to three cards.
The Kate Spade Folio is an elegant way to carry the iPhone 12 mini and a card or two with you.
Lander Torrey Case (iPhone 12 mini)
Ocean plastics become a safe place to dock your phone with the Lander Torrey case.
A wrist strap comes in handy.
The Moment Thin case is made for photo buffs, who can attach the company's lenses to the mount on the case.
It's also compostable once the lens mount is removed.
Moshi Altra - Sahara Beige
Beige is far from bland when it comes to the Moshi Altra case.
It has a textured pattern that gives it a unique look and helps you hang onto it better.
If that fails, there's a wrist strap.
The Horween leather Nomad Rugged Folio keeps your cards, cash, and phones all together and protects phones from drops of up to 10 feet.
Make the OtterBox Symmetry Series your own by choosing an Otter + Pop case design and coordinating a built-in PopSocket to go with it.
Your Tiger King binge might feel like it was years ago, but you can keep its spirit alive with the Cool Cats case from Sonix.
It's scratch-resistant just in case you come across any big cats.
If you don't want anyone to catch you slipping, get the Speck Presidio2 Grip.
It's got a grippy pattern on the back to help you keep your phone in hand and built-in air cushioning in case it gets away from you.
There's a clear case to be made for the Speck Presidio Perfect Clear, and that's that it doesn't yellow like some other clear cases do.
It also has Microban built in for antibacterial protection.
The terrazo-inspired Tech21 Eco Art case is a work of art and of science since it's totally biodegradable.
For all anyone knows, you could be reading all seven volumes of Remembrance of Things Past on your iPhone 12 mini.
Whether you are or not, make it look it with Twelve South's BookBook.
The Vena Eco Biodegradable case protects your phone and the Earth.
When you've moved on to a new phone, you can toss your wheat-based case into a compost bin.
