iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 13.8 millimetres0.54 inches wider and 108 grams3.81 ounces heavier than the iPhone 13 mini.
Moving from the iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) to the iPhone 18 Pro Max (paid link) means trading away effortless one-handed reach for a massive canvas, vastly superior cameras, and a battery that simply refuses to die. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is significantly heavier and towers over the smaller phone, but it delivers modern power and longevity. If you love tiny hardware, keep the mini; otherwise, the Pro Max is a wholesale lifestyle change.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 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 18 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 249 grams.
13 mini, 18 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
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from $1,299 at launch.
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Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, 18 Pro Max 249 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | 18 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 | 249 grams, 108 grams more8.78 ounces, 3.81 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 Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 45 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| 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 | 1,299 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 18 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 31.9 mm taller, 13.8 mm wider, and 1.1 mm deeper than the iPhone 13 mini.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 g, which makes it 108 g heavier than the 141 g iPhone 13 mini.
Which phone is better for one-handed use and small hands?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Do both phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 13 mini fits in both men's and women's median jeans pockets, whereas the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max only fits in a typical men's jeans pocket.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 mini features a 5.4-inch display, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with a much larger 6.9-inch screen.
How much physical volume difference is there between these two models?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a volume of 111.5 cm³, representing a substantial increase over the 64.6 cm³ volume of the iPhone 13 mini.