Apple introduced the iPhone 12 mini in 2020, bringing the mini series to life. Users who had been fans of smaller models since the iPhone 4 immediately loved this device. While sales numbers were not very high, the tech giant followed up with the iPhone 13 mini the following year in response to positive feedback. Unfortunately, Apple did not find what it was looking for with this model either and decided to discontinue the mini model for the iPhone 14 series. While there has been no official announcement and the fate of compact models remains uncertain, the latest claim is likely to disappoint mini fans. Here are the details…
iPhone mini Fans in Dismay as Apple Likely to Discontinue the Model
According to renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman, iPhone 13 mini stocks are running low, and Apple’s online store in the United States is predicting shipping times of 2-3 weeks for some models and 6-8 weeks for others. This situation is suggesting that the company may be discontinuing production of the device after its Wonderlust event on Tuesday, where it is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 family.
Apple did not release an iPhone 14 mini last year, but it continued to sell the iPhone 13 mini in the United States for a starting price of $599 as a lower-cost option. If you are looking to buy an iPhone 13 mini, now may be your last chance. Apple is likely to discontinue production of the device after it introduces the iPhone 15 series on Tuesday.
Apple’s new lineup is expected to consist of a 6.1-inch iPhone 15, a 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, a 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, a 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max, and a 4.7-inch iPhone SE. While there initially seemed to be pent-up demand for a smaller iPhone, actual data showed that the iPhone mini had lower sales than other iPhone models.
In April 2022, research firm CIRP found that the iPhone 13 mini accounted for just 3% of total iPhone 13 sales in the United States in the first quarter of that year. Customers who want a small iPhone from Apple will have to settle for the entry-level iPhone SE, but even that device is rumored to be updated with a larger 6.1-inch display in the next one or two years.
At least for now, it seems that Apple has realized that small phones are not as popular as they once were.
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