Side-by-Side Comparison
USB
Mini-USB vs. USB-C
Comparing 2 standards across 7 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Mini-USB
USB-C
Mini-USB (Mini-B) was a compact 5-pin connector common on digital cameras, MP3 players, and the original PlayStation Portable in the mid-2000s. USB-IF deprecated the Mini connector family in May 2007, and Micro-USB replaced it in nearly all subsequent compact-electronics designs.
USB-C is the reversible, oval 24-pin connector now used across USB 2.0 through USB4 and Thunderbolt. It's the only connector required for USB4, and under EU law it became mandatory on most new phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU by the end of 2024, with laptops following by April 2026.
Specification Comparison Table
7 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Pin Count
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5 | 24 (symmetrical, double-sided) |
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Standard Base Dimensions
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~7 x 3 mm | ~8.34 x 2.56 mm |
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Deprecated
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May 2007 | — |
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Typical Devices
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Digital cameras, MP3 players, PSP | — |
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Reversible
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— | Yes |
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EU Mandate (phones/tablets/cameras)
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— | End of 2024 (Directive 2022/2380) |
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EU Mandate (laptops)
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— | April 28, 2026 |
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