iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 17 Air
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Air is 10.5 millimetres0.41 inches wider and 24.7 millimetres0.97 inches taller than the iPhone 13 mini.
iPhone 17 Air introduces an ultra-thin large screen, while iPhone 13 mini remains unmatched for effortless one-handed control.
Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
- iPhone 13 mini lets an average adult hand reach every corner of the display without shifting grip or risking drops.
- iPhone 17 Air is noticeably thinner in the hand, but its taller frame protrudes from shallow or women's jeans pockets.
- iPhone 17 Air adds noticeable weight in a light jacket pocket, exchanging compact agility for expansive reading space.
Owners who rely on the compact reach of the iPhone 13 mini should look at the iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) as the closest modern fit.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.6 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 17 Air: 156.2 by 74.7 by 5.64 millimetres, 165 grams.
13 mini, 17 Air shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
- iPhone 13 mini — from $699 at launch.
- iPhone 17 Air — from $999 at launch.
Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 17 Air 156.2 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 17 Air 6.15 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 17 Air 74.7 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 17 Air 2.94 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 17 Air 5.64 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 17 Air 0.22 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 17 Air 165 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 17 Air 5.82 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 17 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 156.2 millimetres, 24.7 millimetres more6.15 inches, 0.97 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 74.7 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres more2.94 inches, 0.41 inches more |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 5.64 millimetres, 2.01 millimetres less0.22 inches, 0.08 inches less |
| Weight | 141 grams4.97 ounces | 165 grams, 24 grams more5.82 ounces, 0.85 ounces more |
| Volume | 64.6 cubic centimetres3.94 cubic inches | 65.8 cubic centimetres, 1.2 cubic centimetres more4.02 cubic inches, 0.07 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 90 percent, 5 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 6.5 inches, 1.1 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1260 × 2736 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 27 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 999 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 13 mini easier to use with one hand than iPhone 17 Air?
Yes, iPhone 13 mini has a width of 64.2 mm, allowing an average adult hand to reach across the entire display effortlessly.
How much lighter is iPhone 13 mini compared to iPhone 17 Air?
iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g, making it 24 g lighter than the 165 g iPhone 17 Air.
How does the thickness of iPhone 17 Air compare to iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone 17 Air measures 5.64 mm in depth, making it noticeably slimmer than the 7.65 mm iPhone 13 mini.
How do the screen sizes compare between iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 17 Air?
iPhone 17 Air features a 6.5-inch display, providing substantially more viewing area than the 5.4-inch screen on iPhone 13 mini.
Which phone fits better in tight jeans pockets?
iPhone 13 mini fits into both median men's and women's jeans pockets, whereas the taller iPhone 17 Air does not fit median women's pockets.
How does battery life compare between iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 17 Air?
iPhone 17 Air delivers up to 27 hours of video playback compared to 17 hours on iPhone 13 mini.