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Apple iPhone 12 Mini A2471 Replacement Battery 3.83V 2200mAh

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Fits Apple iPhone 12 Mini and replaces OEM battery part number A2471.
3.83V and 2200mAh capacity match the original cell; this smartphone draws peak current during modem handoff and screen refresh cycles.
Connector is a flex ribbon with keyed contact pads; orientation locks into the battery cavity without force or adhesive rework.
We bench-tested this cell on an iPhone 12 Mini motherboard — the fuel gauge IC accepted the new discharge curve after one full cycle without lockout events.
On first use after installation, disable fast charging for one complete discharge-charge cycle so the coulomb counter recalibrates to the new cell's voltage curve before USB-PD pushes current into an uncalibrated BMS.
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Voltage

3.83V

Amp

2200mAh

Apple iPhone 12 Mini — 3.83V Li-Polymer Replacement Battery (A2471)

This 3.83V Li-Polymer cell replaces the original A2471 battery in the Apple iPhone 12 Mini. Capacity is 2200mAh (8.43Wh), matching the original cell's footprint at 78.00 × 37.25 × 4.60mm. It fits the 12 Mini only — not the standard iPhone 12 or 12 Pro.

  • iPhone 12 Mini fit confirmed: The 12 Mini runs a narrower battery bay than any other iPhone 12 variant. This cell matches that exact footprint and connector orientation, so the flex cable seats without bending.
  • Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through charge and discharge cycles on a 12 Mini logic board. The BMS handshake completed without error codes, and the charge IC accepted current from both 5W and 20W USB-PD adapters.
  • Fuel gauge recalibration on first use: On first use after installation, disable fast charging for one complete discharge-charge cycle. This lets the fuel gauge IC map the new cell's discharge curve before high-current USB-PD pushes into an uncalibrated coulomb counter.

Sudden shutdown at 20–30% on a replacement cell

The iPhone 12 Mini's modem and display pull sharp current spikes that expose voltage cliffs in a fresh cell the fuel gauge IC hasn't yet profiled. When voltage sags below the BMS cutoff threshold under that load, the phone shuts off even though the gauge still shows charge remaining. This is not a faulty cell — it is an uncalibrated fuel gauge reading a new discharge curve against an old reference. Run one full discharge to below 5% and a full charge to 100% without interruption. After that cycle, the coulomb counter resets its reference and the shutdowns stop.

USB-PD fast charge not accepted on the first cycle after a swap

After installation, some 12 Mini units refuse fast charge on the first session — the phone draws only 5W from a 20W adapter. The charge IC on the logic board applies a reduced current profile to any cell it hasn't seen before, as a precaution against charging into an unknown state-of-charge. This clears automatically after the first full charge cycle completes at the lower rate. Plug into a 20W USB-PD adapter for the second charge session and fast charge will engage at the expected rate.

Compatible Models

iPhone 12 Mini

Replaces Part Numbers

A2471

Technical Specifications

Voltage3.83V
Amp Hours2200mAh
Capacity2200mAh
Rate8.43Wh
Net Weight30.6g /1.08 oz
Gross Weight80.6g /2.84 oz
Approximate Weight80.6g /2.84 oz
Dimension 78.00 x 37.25 x 4.60mm

Product Highlights

  • Brand: Apple
  • Manufacturer: CS
  • Series: X-Longer
  • Color: Black
  • Product Type: Li-Polymer
  • Battery Type: Li-Polymer
  • Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions

My iPhone 12 Mini turned off at 25% right after I put in the new battery — is the cell dead?

The cell is not dead. The fuel gauge IC is still calibrated to the old battery's discharge curve, so it loses track of the true state-of-charge under modem and display load spikes. When voltage sags below the BMS cutoff threshold, the phone shuts down even though the gauge shows charge remaining. Run one uninterrupted discharge down to below 5%, then charge to 100% — after that single cycle the coulomb counter resets its reference and the shutdowns stop.

The battery percentage is jumping around erratically — it went from 60% to 41% in two minutes without me doing anything heavy.

This is the fuel gauge IC recalibrating against a cell it has no history with. The coulomb counter uses logged charge and discharge data from the previous battery to estimate remaining capacity — that data does not transfer to a new cell. Erratic percentage readings settle after one or two full discharge-charge cycles as the IC builds a new reference curve. Let the phone discharge to under 5% and charge fully to 100% twice without interruption, and the percentage readings will stabilise.

My iPhone 12 Mini gets noticeably warm near the bottom of the phone during the first few charges after replacing the battery — is that normal?

Some warmth during the first few charge sessions is expected. A new Li-Polymer cell starts with higher internal impedance than a run-in cell, so the charge IC dissipates more energy as heat while it pushes current through. The warmth reduces after three to five charge cycles as impedance drops toward its normal operating range. If the phone reaches a temperature that triggers a high-temperature warning on screen, stop charging and let it cool to room temperature before resuming — the charge IC will throttle automatically at that point.

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