Mini USB and micro USB are miniature versions of standard USB.
Mini USB and micro USB are two forms of USB that use a USB port that is smaller than the standard connection. The mini and micro are mostly used in mobile devices and are only different in form, not function.
Mini USB
Mini USB is the older of the two formats. Its port is smaller than a standard USB port, allowing USB connections on small devices such as mobile phones and digital cameras. The transfer rate of mini-USB can be up to 800-megabytes per second.
Micro USB
Micro USB is one of the newer USB formats, first announced in 2007. As small as mini USB connectors are, micro USB is even smaller. Just like mini-USB, it is used on mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, digital camera and other portable devices. Its speed is identical to that of a mini USB.
Use
Micro USB allows for smaller connection ports, and therefore smaller devices, so it is becoming the most popular of the two connection types. Micro USB has already become the standard USB charger interface for nearly all smartphones, practically eliminating the need for mini USB.
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