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| - | [* black] The bottom speaker remains held in place by simple Phillips screws, and is easily removable—a good start for easy repairs. |
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| - | [* black] Removing the speaker reveals an orange ~~lifebuoy~~ rubber gasket [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/VP4BE2cGikTdBXKi.full|as we saw in the 12 &12 Pro|new_window=true], likely for added protection against water ingress. |
| - | [* black] The [guide|137669|Taptic Engine is already smaller in the bigger models|stepid=274760|new_window=true] compared to last year's lineup, so we didn't expect to see an even smaller version in the 12 mini. |
| - | [* black] This tiny Taptic Engine measures 15.14 mm x 10.9 mm x 3.44 mm, which makes it 25% smaller compared to the vibe motor in the 12 and 12 Pro. |
| - | [* black] To fill the void, the connector and cable socket for the Taptic Engine are a whole lot bigger. |
| - | [* black] We [guide|137669|previously suggested|stepid=274760|new_window=true] there ''might'' have been enough space for a headphone jack in the bottom of the 12 and 12 Pro. In the 12 mini, however, the Taptic Engine and speaker fit much more snugly. |
| + | [* black] Removing the speaker reveals [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/VP4BE2cGikTdBXKi.full|the 12-series-standard|new_window=true] (and festive) orange ingress-prevention gasket. |
| + | [* black] Considering the [guide|137669|already shrunken|stepid=274760|new_window=true] Taptic Engines, we're surprised to see an even shrimpier one in this mini. |
| + | [* black] This tiny Taptic Engine measures 15.14 mm x 10.9 mm x 3.44 mm,—25% smaller than the motor in the 12 and 12 Pro. |
| + | [* black] Taking advantage of that "extra" space: a beefier cable and socket. |
| + | [* icon_note] We [guide|137669|had suggested|stepid=274760|new_window=true] there ''might'' have been enough space for a headphone jack in the 12 and 12 Pro—no such luck for the mini. The Taptic Engine and speaker fit much more snugly here. |