Tech head-to-head
Apple iPhone 13vsApple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini are both Apple, and they average 8.2 and 8.0. Apple iPhone 13 takes Durability, 7.8 to 7.2.
Apple iPhone 13
Apple
8.2
The used-market sweet spot: the A15, a 128GB floor, and a SIM tray even on US models.
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Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple
8.0
The last small iPhone with a full flagship camera, and the battery is the price you pay for that.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens current listings on eBay. eBay listings come from individual sellers: condition, battery health, and what's in the box differ from one to the next, so read the listing and the return terms before you buy.
Where they diverge
The widest gap is Durability, Apple iPhone 13 ahead 7.8 to 7.2. They come closest on Performance, 8.0 to 7.8. Left of center is Apple iPhone 13, right is Apple iPhone 13 mini.
Which one to pick
Take the Apple iPhone 13
Leads on Performance, Value, Durability and Ease of use.
- You want a modern iPhone for a teenager or a second line without new-phone money
- You swap a physical SIM when traveling
- 128GB is the minimum storage you'll accept
Take the Apple iPhone 13 mini
Leads on Design.
- One-handed use matters more to you than anything else on the spec sheet
- You carry a phone in a front pocket and hate the bulge
- You want the iPhone 13's cameras in a smaller body
What each one gets wrong
Apple iPhone 13
- You plan to keep it five more years; it's the oldest chip in the top half here
- You'd rather pay a little more for USB-C and the battery data on the 15
Apple iPhone 13 mini
- You're a heavy user; a worn mini battery won't last a full day
- You read a lot on your phone and the small screen strains your eyes
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) | 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) |
| Chip | A15 Bionic (4-core GPU) | A15 Bionic (4-core GPU) |
| Main camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Battery | Up to 19 hrs video playback | Up to 17 hrs video playback |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Both are Apple. Which one do I want?
- Apple iPhone 13 leads on Performance, Value, Durability and Ease of use. If Design matters more to you, take the Apple iPhone 13 mini instead. Apple iPhone 13 averages 8.2 and Apple iPhone 13 mini averages 8.0, over the 5 axes Tech is scored on.
- Where do the two Apple models actually differ?
- Durability is the widest gap, Apple iPhone 13 ahead 7.8 to 7.2. Every axis lands somewhere different, so the profile shapes differ as much as the totals.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last"?
- Apple iPhone 13 sits at #2 in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last", Apple iPhone 13 mini at #4.