Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 and the Apple iPhone 13 mini, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Price | $244 | $206 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 2,438 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 141 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 is ahead on battery, screen size. Apple iPhone 13 mini is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 13 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 13 mini is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm² (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR) | — |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield front |
| Features | — | True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.2 (as of current information) | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x 3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x 2.02 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photographic Styles, Cinematic mode | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic mode, Photographic Styles |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Modules | — | Dual 12 MP |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra Wide | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120°, 13mm (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode | HDR, Cinematic mode |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | Dual 12 MP |
| TrueDepth | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" |
| SL 3D | — | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised); USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 174 g | 141 g (4.97 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | September 14, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released September 24, 2021 | Released September 24, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Apple iPhone 13 — 3,240 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 versus 2,438 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 mini.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Apple iPhone 13 mini — 174 g for the Apple iPhone 13 versus 141 g for the Apple iPhone 13 mini.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 or the Apple iPhone 13 mini rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 13 mini 8/10.
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