iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.8 millimetres0.54 inches wider and 92 grams3.25 ounces heavier than the iPhone 13 mini.
iPhone 13 mini offers true one-handed reach, whereas iPhone 17 Pro Max demands a two-handed grip and deep pockets.
Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
- iPhone 13 mini lets an average adult hand reach every corner effortlessly, while iPhone 17 Pro Max requires constant two-handed adjustment.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max pulls heavily on light clothing and sticks out of median women's jeans pockets where iPhone 13 mini disappears.
- The massive screen on iPhone 17 Pro Max transforms reading and typing comfort, but adds substantial daily hand fatigue over long sessions.
iPhone 13 mini owners who want effortless one-handed use should look at the compact iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link). Anyone committed to the original size can still find a renewed iPhone 13 mini (paid link).
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 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 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 233 grams.
13 mini, 17 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
- iPhone 13 mini — from $699 at launch.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max — from $1,199 at launch.
Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 17 Pro Max 233 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 31.9 millimetres more6.43 inches, 1.26 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 13.8 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.54 inches more |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 1.10 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 141 grams4.97 ounces | 233 grams, 92 grams more8.22 ounces, 3.25 ounces more |
| Volume | 64.6 cubic centimetres3.94 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 46.9 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 2.86 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 91 percent, 5 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 6.9 inches, 1.5 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 1320 × 2868 |
| 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 | 38 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 – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 500 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How much heavier is iPhone 17 Pro Max compared to iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g, which is 92 g heavier than the 141 g iPhone 13 mini.
Can you use iPhone 17 Pro Max with one hand like iPhone 13 mini?
No, iPhone 13 mini has a width of 64.2 mm designed for easy one-handed reach, whereas the 78 mm width of iPhone 17 Pro Max requires two hands for most tasks.
How do the screen sizes compare between iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, offering a 1.5-inch increase over the 5.4-inch screen on iPhone 13 mini.
Does iPhone 17 Pro Max fit into standard pockets as easily as iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone 13 mini fits easily into median men's and women's jeans pockets, while the taller 163.4 mm iPhone 17 Pro Max fails to fit median women's jeans pockets.
How much thicker is iPhone 17 Pro Max than iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 8.75 mm in depth compared to 7.65 mm on iPhone 13 mini.
How does battery life compare between iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers up to 38 hours of video playback, compared to 17 hours on iPhone 13 mini.