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 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) remains a delight to hold, but the 16e (paid link) makes it feel like a relic. Performance differences are marginal day to day, but the newer phone lasts much longer on a charge. Keep the mini if you need a pocket companion; pay extra for the newer model if you want longevity and a larger canvas.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
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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.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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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 |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16e is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) taller, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 26 g (0.92 oz) heavier than the iPhone 13 mini. The iPhone 13 mini measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.65 mm (5.18 × 2.53 × 0.30 in) and weighs 141 g (4.97 oz). The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16e than the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 16e is 15.2 mm taller and 7.3 mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini. It is also 0.15 mm thicker.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g and the iPhone 16e weighs 167 g. This 26 g difference is noticeable in hand.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 16e?
The iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4 inch screen and the iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch screen. The iPhone 16e screen is about 0.7 inches larger.
Is the iPhone 13 mini better for one handed use?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use one handed and better for small hands. The iPhone 16e is larger and heavier.
Do the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 16e fit in pockets?
The iPhone 13 mini fits in typical men's and women's jeans pockets. The iPhone 16e fits in typical men's jeans pockets but not women's.
Is it worth upgrading from iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 16e for size?
Upgrading depends on whether you prefer compact size or modern features. The iPhone 16e has a larger screen but the iPhone 13 mini is more pocketable.