iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 16e
Quick answer
The iPhone 16e is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches wider and 15.2 millimetres0.60 inches taller than the iPhone 13 mini.
The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) is much easier to use with one hand and slips into pockets effortlessly, but the iPhone 16e (paid link) simply lasts longer away from the charger. If you want a phone that disappears in your hand, stick with the mini. If you want significantly better battery life and modern performance, make the jump.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 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 16e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 167 grams.
13 mini, 16e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 16e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 16e 5.78 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 16e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 16e 2.81 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 16e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 16e 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 16e 167 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 16e 5.89 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.60 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.29 inches more |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 141 grams4.97 ounces | 167 grams, 26 grams more5.89 ounces, 0.92 ounces more |
| Volume | 64.6 cubic centimetres3.94 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 86 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.7 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 599 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Feb 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the sizes of the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 16e compare?
The iPhone 16e is 15.2 mm taller, 7.3 mm wider, and 26 g heavier than the iPhone 13 mini. It also features a larger 6.1-inch screen compared to the 5.4-inch display on the iPhone 13 mini.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands than the iPhone 16e.
Will the iPhone 16e fit in a pocket as easily as the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 13 mini is more pocketable than the iPhone 16e. While both devices fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, the larger dimensions of the iPhone 16e mean it does not fit in a median women's jeans pocket.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 16e weighs 167 g, which is 26 g heavier than the 141 g iPhone 13 mini. This weight difference is noticeable when holding both devices.
How much screen space do you gain by switching from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 16e?
Switching to the iPhone 16e gives you a 6.1-inch display, which increases the screen size by 0.7 inches over the 5.4-inch screen on the iPhone 13 mini.
Is the iPhone 16e too big compared to older compact iPhones?
Compared to the compact iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 16e offers a significantly larger body and screen to accommodate modern battery endurance and hardware.