iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 13.9 millimetres0.55 inches wider and 99 grams3.49 ounces heavier than the iPhone 13 mini.
These two sit at absolute opposite ends of the size spectrum while sharing the same chip. The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) vanishes into any pocket and handles effortlessly with one hand. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link) trades that pocketability for a massive display, much longer battery life, and a telephoto lens. Pick the iPhone 13 mini if you want something light and compact, or the iPhone 13 Pro Max if you want endurance and screen space above all.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams. iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
13 mini, 13 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
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from $1,099 at launch.
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Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 29.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 1.15 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 13.9 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.55 inches more |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.65 millimetres, the same0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 141 grams4.97 ounces | 240 grams, 99 grams more8.47 ounces, 3.49 ounces more |
| Volume | 64.6 cubic centimetres3.94 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 31.5 cubic centimetres more5.86 cubic inches, 1.92 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 87 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches, 1.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 18 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 29.3 mm taller and 13.9 mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini, while both share an identical depth of 7.65 mm.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g, making it 99 g lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max at 240 g.
Is the iPhone 13 mini easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 13 mini is much easier to operate one-handed and fits small hands better due to its compact 5.4-inch screen and narrow body.
Do both the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max fit in a pocket?
The iPhone 13 mini fits comfortably in a typical men's or women's jeans pocket, whereas the larger iPhone 13 Pro Max fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but may struggle in tighter women's pockets.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 mini features a 5.4-inch display, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max steps up to a much larger 6.7-inch screen.
How much volume do the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max take up?
The iPhone 13 mini has a volume of 64.58 cm³, while the larger iPhone 13 Pro Max has a volume of 96.07 cm³.