Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Google Pixel 7a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 mini and the Google Pixel 7a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,438 mAh | 4,385 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 141 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2021 | May 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 mini is ahead on storage (max). Google Pixel 7a is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 7a is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | OLED, HDR, 90Hz |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm² (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield front | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | Always-on display, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Security | — | Titan M2 security coprocessor |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Modules | Dual 12 MP | Dual |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120°, 13mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic mode, Photographic Styles | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Modules | Dual 12 MP | — |
| TrueDepth | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | — |
| SL 3D | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Module | — | Single |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in) | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | 2023, May 10 |
| Status | Released September 24, 2021 | Available. Released 2023, May 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Google Pixel 7a?
Google Pixel 7a — 2,438 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 mini versus 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Google Pixel 7a?
Google Pixel 7a — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 mini versus May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 mini or the Google Pixel 7a rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 mini 8/10 and the Google Pixel 7a 8/10.
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