iPhone 13 Mini vs iPhone 13

The iPhone 13 event / Apple Conference 2021 has finally happened. Now we know how to pre order iPhone 13, where to buy iPhone 13, and the iPhone 13 pre order date (September 17th). But the real question is, who will win the battle for your wallet or purse? iPhone 13 mini or iPhone 13. Cuando sale el iPhone 13? Let’s take a deep look into iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 13 specifications.

Getting a new iPhone flagship for under $700 on release day has been unheard of for years. If you’re willing to go for a smaller screen, handset and battery life with the same overall specs, iPhone 13 launch date could be quite affordable on previous years.

• iPhone 13 starts at $799
• iPhone 13 Mini starts at $699
• iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999
• iPhone 13 Pro Max starts at $1,099

The new iPhone 13 comes in a range of colors, click the link to see our breakdown of iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max

• (Product)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue and Pink

Both models have the same camera system this year, which is great too see:

• Dual 12MP camera system: Wide and Ultra Wide cameras
• Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture
• Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
• 2x optical zoom out
• Digital zoom up to 5x
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)
• Sensor‑shift optical image stabilization (Wide)
• Seven‑element lens (Wide); five‑element lens (Ultra Wide)
• True Tone flash with Slow Sync
• Panorama (up to 63MP)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• 100% Focus Pixels (Wide)
• Night mode
• Deep Fusion
• Smart HDR 4
• Photographic Styles
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
• Advanced red‑eye correction
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Photo geotagging
• Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Record high-quality video regardless of iPhone 13 Mini vs iPhone 13:

• Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
• HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
• 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
• Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide)
• 2x optical zoom out
• Digital zoom up to 3x
• Audio zoom
• True Tone flash
• QuickTake video
• Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
• Time‑lapse video with stabilization
• Night mode Time-lapse
• Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
• Continuous autofocus video
• Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
• Playback zoom
• Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
• Stereo recording

Night mode, Smart HDR 4 and a new cinematic mode? Both models of iPhone 13 allow for some great experiments with depth of field:

• 12MP camera
• ƒ/2.2 aperture
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)
• Animoji and Memoji
• Night mode
• Deep Fusion
• Smart HDR 4
• Photographic Styles
• Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
• HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
• 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
• Time‑lapse video with stabilization
• Night mode Time-lapse
• Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
• QuickTake video
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction
• Retina Flash
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode

Not much has changed with the buttons and connectors on iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 13. If it isn’t broke don’t fix it, right?

It was to be expected to have smaller battery life on the iPhone 13 mini, but it only looks like a minimal drop. 17 hours of constant video playback is still a great benchmark for a budget handset:

iPhone 13 Mini:

Video playback:

• Up to 17 hours

Video playback (streamed):

• Up to 13 hours

Audio playback:

• Up to 55 hours

iPhone 13:

Video playback:

• Up to 19 hours

Video playback (streamed):

• Up to 15 hours

Audio playback:

• Up to 75 hours

Both models:

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W
• Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
• Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately)

Foregoing to basic 64GB model, Apple has decided to offer a base 128GB storage, followed by 256GB and 512GB.

The A15 Bionic chip follows with similar specs to last years iPhone 12 Pro line:

• A15 Bionic chip
• New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
• New 4‑core GPU
• New 16‑core Neural Engine

Sorry to break it to you, but the iPhone 13 Mini is going to be smaller and lighter. With that being said, iPhone 13 6.1 inch display is small by today’s standards.

5.4″ display in the iPhone 13 Mini isn’t the end of the world. A lot of people just want decent performance from a handset that conveniently fits in their pocket:

Both models:

• HDR display
• True Tone
• Wide color (P3)
• Haptic Touch
• 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
• 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

It looks like the Major US networks are supported this year:

• AT&T
• Sprint (T-Mobile)
• Verizon

There’s zero chance of getting lost with iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 13, everything you need, and more, is inside one handset:

• Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
• Digital compass
• Wi‑Fi
• Cellular
• iBeacon microlocation

Let’s face it, Apple iPhone cameras have been the cream of the crop when compared with other smartphones. Here’s what to expect when making those important Facetime calls:

• FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
• FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
• Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
• Screen sharing
• Portrait mode in FaceTime video
• Spatial audio
• Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
• Zoom with rear-facing camera

Share play is a great feature for those long-distance relationships, friendships, and family moments. They’ll be no issues with audio here:

• FaceTime audio
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
• Wi‑Fi calling
• Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
• Screen sharing
• Spatial audio
• Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

There’s no need to worry when it comes to video playback, the majority of quality formats are supported:

• Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)
• Spatial audio playback
• User‑configurable maximum volume limit

The same goes for video playback:

• Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG
• Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV
• Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)

Apple pay and wireless charging will remain the norm for iPhone 13 handsets:

• Wireless charging up to 15W
• Magnet array
• Alignment magnet
• Accessory Identification NFC
• Magnetometer

The only thing iPhone 13 can’t sense is our excitement:

• Face ID
• Barometer
• Three‑axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Dual sim support will come in very handy for business owners:

• Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)
• Dual eSIM support
• iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

A nice bit of inclusion for users with hearing aids here, with M3, T4 rating supported.

iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 13 comes down to three key points: Screen Size, Battery, and Price point. If you’re a heavy commuter with limited access to charging, iPhone 13 is the way forward. It gives you that extra battery life and a bigger screen to enjoy gaming and streaming on. For those who just want a flash new handset that does its job well and isn’t after trying to fit a TV in their pocket, iPhone 13 Mini is going to be ideal, it’s also $100 cheaper than the standard iPhone 13 too.

Other than the points mentioned above, all the specifications are the time. Camera, processor, audio and video capabilities and colors. It just depends on what you need for your day-to-day. One thing is for sure, this is quite possibly the most inclusive Apple iPhone launch in history. It’s clear that Apple is trying to open its doors to more affordable products whilst keeping the pedigree and prestige of the brand intact. Keep an eye on our iOS hub for more information regarding iPhone 13 pre order and iPhone 13 launch.