The iPhone 14 series has recently replaced the iPhone 13 series. However, the iPhone 13 series still has one feature that the new devices do not have: a mini version. The iPhone 13 mini received positive reviews for its improved battery life and speed compared to the previous iPhone 12 mini. But the mini and regular iPhone 13 lack the high-refresh rate displays found on the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. In this article, we will help those who have a hard time choosing by comparing iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13.
iPhone 13 Mini vs iPhone 13: Specs Comparison
Display and Design
- Smaller notch on both (20%)
- iPhone 13 mini – 5.4-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels (476 PPI, 60Hz)
- iPhone 13 – 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels (460 PPI, 60Hz)
Everything is elegant in the iPhone 13 series. Apart from a smaller notch and the two cameras on the back are no longer vertical, but diagonal, there are no major changes to the design. The screen size difference between the iPhone 13 mini and the regular iPhone 13 remains the same. 5.4 inches for the Mini, 6.1 inches for the regular iPhone 13. The biggest drawback here is the ProMotion technology of the big brothers. While the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have a display refresh rate of 10Hz to 120Hz, the iPhone 13 mini and regular iPhone 13 older version have a display refresh rate of 60Hz. The brightness of both displays has been increased from 625 nits (iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12) to 800 nits, while the HDR brightness remains unchanged - 1200 nits on both the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13. Both the phones have the same display, the only difference is the size.
Battery and charging
- Video playback: up to 17 hours vs. up to 19 hours
- Video playback (streaming): up to 13 hours vs up to 15 hours
- Audio playback (playback): up to 55 hours and up to 75 hours
The battery life of the iPhone 12 series, and especially the iPhone 12 mini, has been the subject of criticism. Apple listened to these criticisms and managed to improve the battery capacity of both the iPhone 13 mini and its bigger brother. Apple did not reveal exact battery capacity figures during the official announcement, but the company said that overall battery life on both the iPhone 13 mini and the regular iPhone 13 has been improved over the previous generation (1.5 hours and 1.5 hours). Overall, battery life is similar on both phones, with just the iPhone 13 version slightly ahead of the mini.
Camera
Both iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 have the same camera systems. Both phones have dual camera systems with 12MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide snappers. The system has been improved with the main camera module almost taken from the iPhone 12 Pro Max, with sensor-shift optical image stabilization. Ultra-wide cameras have also been improved on both phones. Apple says it's an all-new, bespoke sensor, but in fact the aperture is the same as the previous generation - f/2.4. Their camera shooting is almost practically the same. Both iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 have the same internal specifications - A15 Bionic, which holds the same record.
The result
There are three main factors to consider when choosing between the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 13. The first and most obvious difference is their size, the iPhone 13 mini is smaller. The iPhone 13 also has a slightly longer battery life. Finally, the iPhone 13 is more expensive than the iPhone 13 mini. In the end, the decision will come down to a compact phone or the larger screen, slightly longer battery life and higher price of the iPhone 13.
