Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini - Which to Choose?

Comparison between Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple has released new models of its phones - Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini, differing in some parameters. In this post, we'll take a look at these parameters to decide which one is better and which one is more suitable for you.

Screen:

The Apple iPhone 13 features a larger screen than the Apple iPhone 13 mini - 6.1 inches compared to 5.4 inches. This size difference can be important for users who like a larger screen to watch movies, play games, etc. However, this is not necessarily an advantage as the Apple iPhone 13 mini provides the same type of screen with a higher dot density (476 ppi), which means a clearer and more detailed picture on the screen.

Size:

Phone size is also important to many. The Apple iPhone 13 mini is more compact and comfortable to hold, weighing only 141 grams, while the Apple iPhone 13 weighs 174 grams. This parameter can help you decide which phone is right for you, depending on your size preference.

Price:

The price of Apple iPhone 13 with 128 GB stock memory in Europe is 900 euros, while the price for Apple iPhone 13 mini is 800 euros. That's a significant price difference that could convince many people to choose the cheaper option.

Battery:

The Apple iPhone 13 has a larger battery than the Apple iPhone 13 mini, which means it can last longer without charging. This can be an important parameter for those who use their phone frequently.

Camera:

The Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini have the same dual 12-megapixel main camera with a 1/1.76-inch sensor. The camera technology has been improved, which means they can take better photos and video recordings.

So which of the two phones is better? One friend will recommend the Apple iPhone 13, while another will recommend the Apple iPhone 13 mini. Both devices are extremely well made, have a strong hardware configuration and the latest technology. In the end, it all depends on your needs and preferences. If you prefer a larger screen and longer battery life, the Apple iPhone 13 may be your solution. Or if you want a more compact and convenient phone, the Apple iPhone 13 mini is definitely for you.

Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 mini Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Apple iPhone 13	Apple iPhone 13 mini
Rating	(+0)	(+1)
Release date	2021, September 14	2021, September 14
Dimensions (HxWxD)	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm \| 5.78 x 5.78 x 2.81 in	131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm \| 5.18 x 5.18 x 2.53 in
Weight	174 g \| 6.14 oz	141 g \| 4.97 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red	Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red
Battery	3240 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable	2438 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable
Battery life	Stand by time - Up to 19 h (multimedia) Music play - Up to 75 h	Stand by time - Up to 17 h (multimedia) Music play - Up to 55 h
Approximate price	900 EUR	800 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.1" in	5.4" in
Screen area	90.2 cm²	71.9 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	86.0%	85.1%
Screen resolution	1170 x 2532 px	1080 x 2340 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	460 PPI	476 PPI
Screen protection	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
Other specs	- Wide color gamut -True-tone -HDR10 -Dolby Vision -800 nits (HBM) -1200 nits (peak)	- Wide color gamut -True-tone -HDR10 -Dolby Vision -800 nits (HBM) -1200 nits (peak)
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	12 MP, Dual	12 MP, Dual
Camera specs	-12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS -12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)	-12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS -12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
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.
DxOMark Main Score	130	130
DxOMark Photo	138	138
DxOMark Video	117	117
Front camera, selfie	12 MP, Dual	12 MP, Dual
Specifications	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6'' SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6'' SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Functions	HDR	HDR
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
DxOMark Selfie Score	99	99
DxOMark Photo	102	102
DxOMark Video	95	95

Performance

Operating system - OS	iOS 15	iOS 15
Chipset	- Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)	- Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU	- Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard)	- Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
External memory	No	No
Internal memory	128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	1238187	1267374
Antutu 10 CPU	317254	323565
Antutu 10 GPU	394639	419915
Antutu 10 Mem	218353	219078
Antutu 10 UX	317254	323565
Antutu 9 Total	826703	806920
GeekBench 6 Single Core	2190	2204
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	5189	5208
GeekBench 6 Metal	17405	17412
GeekBench 5 Single Core	1699	1688
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	4499	4487

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - Sub6/mmWave	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	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
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0	Lightning, USB 2.0
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)	SAR - 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	No	No
Headphone jack	No	No
Others

Other features

Sensors	- Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	- Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other extras	- Siri natural language commands and dictation -Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - Fast charging 23W, 50% in 30 min -USB Power Delivery 2.0 -MagSafe wireless charging 15W -Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) -Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	- Siri natural language commands and dictation -Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min -USB Power Delivery 2.0 -MagSafe wireless charging 15W -Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) -Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

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