Should I buy the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo or Instax Mini 12?

The choice comes down to what you want from instant photography:

Buy the Instax Mini Evo if:

• You want to preview shots before printing so you waste less film.
• You like creative controls and filters.
• You want a camera that can also print photos from your phone.

Buy the Instax Mini 12 if:

• You want the simplest, most affordable instant camera.
• You want a pure point-and-shoot experience where each photo is printed right away.
• You mostly shoot in bright light and want something easy and casual.

The short version:

• Mini Evo = more flexible, more features, better if you care about saving prints and editing choices.
• Mini 12 = cheaper, simpler, and better if you want straightforward instant fun.

One useful tradeoff: the Mini Evo is generally the better pick if you’re worried about wasting film, while the Mini 12 is the better buy if you want to keep the upfront cost low.