Just like the previous year, Apple launched the new iPhones in four variants: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Even this year there is not a big change if we talk about the design, but there are several improvements which could make it worth switching from previous generations. The lower-end variants of the series are iPhone 13 and 13 mini, offered with more affordable price tags if compared to the Pro variants. There are not a lot of differences between these two models and there are definitely more differences in the Pro variants. In order to let you know the few differences and understand which of these two devices fits your needs the most, we decided to publish a comparison between their specifications.
Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 Mini
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, 174 g |
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm, 141 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz | Apple A15 Bionic hexa-core 3.22 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB | 4 GB RAM, 512 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | iOS 15 | iOS 15 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 |
Dual 12 + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 |
| BATTERY | 3240 mAh, fast charging 20W and Qi wireless charging 7.5W | 2438 mAh, Fast Charging 20W, Qi wireless charging 7.5W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof | 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, MagSafe 15W, IP68 waterproof |
Design
The Apple iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini have exactly the same design: the only different aspect is the dimensions of the phones. The iPhone 13 mini looks more attractive because it is more compact and pocket-friendly, but it has a smaller display, so it is less comfortable for productivity and gaming. The new Apple devices come with a glass back and an aluminum frame, as well as the same flat borders as the iPhone 12 lineup. Both the phones have a front glass and a rear glass protected by Gorilla Glass and they are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. The notch became smaller if compared to the previous generation: to be accurate, it is 20 percent smaller while still retaining the same sensors.
Display
Even if we talk about the displays, these two devices are almost the same: what changes are the diagonal and the resolution. The vanilla iPhone 13 has a diagonal of 6.1 inches and a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels, while the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. For the rest, they are pretty much the same. These devices sport Super Retina XDR OLED panels with the HDR10 certification, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits, as well as a wide color gamut and the True-tone technology. There is no fingerprint reader for authentication, but these handsets can rely on Face ID that is the best 3D facial recognition technology.
Specs & Software
You get no changes even when it comes to the hardware department. These devices have the very same Apple A15 Bionic chipset built at 5 nm with a max frequency of 3.22 GHz, paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128, 256, or 512 GB of internal storage depending on the chosen configuration. Note that the Pro variants are able to provide better GPU performance as the processor of the iPhone 13 and 13 mini is toned-down on the GPU side. The iPhone 13 and its mini variant provide a 30 percent improvement in terms of GPU performance, while the Pro variants go up to 50 percent.
Camera
The camera configuration remains unchanged if compared to the previous generations, and it is also the same between these two devices. The iPhone 13 and the 13 mini are equipped with a 12 MP main camera sporting an f/1.6 focal aperture and sensor-shift OIS. The main camera is paired with a 12 MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.4 focal aperture. The phones are able to record 4K videos at 60 fps with stereo sound and Dolby Vision HDR. On the front panel, there is a 12 MP selfie camera that records 4K videos at 60 fps and an SL 3D sensor for 3D facial recognition and depth calculation.
Battery
The battery is the most important difference between iPhone 13 and 13 mini. With a capacity of 3240 mAh, the vanilla version is able to provide up to 19 hours of battery life with multimedia usage, while the mini variant stops at 17 hours due to its smaller 2438 mAh battery. Naturally, the battery life is inferior even in other scenarios.
Price
The prices of the iPhone 13 and the 13 mini vary depending on the market. The vanilla version costs €899 in Europe and $800 in the U.S. while the mini variant starts from €799 in Europe and from $700 in the U.S. While the iPhone 13 mini is more affordable and more compact (one of the most compact flagships out there), the standard iPhone 13 offers a longer battery life and a wider display, but with a more expensive price. Which one would you pick?
Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini: PRO and CONS
Apple iPhone 13
PRO
- Wider display
- Bigger battery
- Higher resolution
CONS
- Dimensions
- Price
Apple iPhone 13 Mini
PRO
- More compact
- Lighter
- Better prices
CONS
- Smaller display
- Smaller battery
