iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e 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 still sold as renewed stock, keeping it accessible if you favor compact sizes. The iPhone 17e (paid link) brings a larger display and much longer battery life, plus several chip generations of extra performance. That upgrade costs more and adds heft, so your pick depends on how much endurance you need each day.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
13 mini, 17e 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 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 169 grams, 28 grams more5.96 ounces, 0.99 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 | A19 |
| 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 | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 599 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) taller, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 28 g (0.99 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 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 17e is 15.2 mm taller and 7.3 mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini.
Is the iPhone 17e heavier than the iPhone 13 mini?
Yes, the iPhone 17e weighs 28 g more than the iPhone 13 mini.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display, which is 0.7 inches larger than the 5.4 inch screen on the iPhone 13 mini.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17e.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 17e both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but only the iPhone 13 mini fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size increase worth it when upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 17e?
Whether the size increase is worth it depends on your preference for screen size versus compactness.