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Final Thoughts
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The iPhone 12 mini earns a 6 out of 10 on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair):
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The two most common smartphone repairs—display and battery—are well-prioritized here.
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Most major components are modular enough to be accessed/replaced independently.
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Specialized screws complicate repairs, but remain preferable to overuse of glue.
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Waterproofing measures make many repairs more difficult, but safeguard against (extremely difficult) water damage repairs.
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Glass covering the rear housing is fragile and impractical to replace—a single drop could necessitate replacing the entire body of the iPhone.
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