Shops that repair the whole iPhone 12 family can cut their parts inventory significantly — if they know which components share footprints. This is the cross-fit data we give our own wholesale buyers when they plan their first mixed order.
Cross-fit matrix
| Part | 12 mini ↔ 12 | 12 ↔ 12 Pro | 12 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | ✗ different capacity | ✓ shared | ✗ unique |
| Charging port flex | ✓ shared | ✓ shared | ✗ unique |
| Front camera flex | ✗ smaller frame | ✓ shared | ✗ unique |
| Loud speaker | ✓ shared | ✓ shared | ✗ unique |
| Vibrator motor | ✗ different | ✓ shared | ✗ unique |
| Rear camera module | ✗ smaller sensors | ✗ different OIS | ✗ unique |
Reading the matrix as money
Stock one charging port flex and one loud speaker SKU and you cover three models (12 / 12 Pro / shared mini items). Batteries, cameras, and vibrators must be bought per model — see the individual collections: 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro Max.
One trap: display assemblies
12 mini screens look identical to 12 screens out of the housing but are physically smaller — no cross-fit possible. Never accept a "12-family universal" screen from a supplier; it does not exist.
FAQ
Do 12 Pro parts fit the 12 Pro Max? Almost never — the Max has its own flexes, batteries, and cameras across the family.