Is it possible to install a HDD from a 2012 Mac Mini into my 2010 MBP?

I'm thinking of upgrading the hard drive in my 2010 Macbook Pro and I had the idea that instead of this I could upgrade the hard drive in my late 2012 Mac Mini and use the original Mac Mini drive in my MBP.
Is this doable? Would there be any issues with compatibility/specs etc.?

Others are putting dual 3.4s 6 core and hanging on and doing better in some cases with their own GTX 7xx and above, some PCIE SSD 1TB same a Apple Samsung unit. Cost, your apps, and there are still unknowns going with a 6,1 nMP.
Gradual so no $6,000 outlay and then having to sell the 2012 5,1 and upgrade
No idea what those 5690 cpu pairs go for currently but check around thread on MacRumors and BestBuy and what revision or stepping (may not even matter).
OWC wants an arm & leg to do it  

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