iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Quick answer
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 3.1 millimetres0.12 inches wider and 6.9 millimetres0.27 inches taller than the iPhone 13 mini.
The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) packs a noticeably larger screen into a significantly smaller body than the iPhone SE (3rd gen) (paid link), while also delivering better battery life and modern conveniences like MagSafe. The iPhone SE (3rd gen) offers a home button and a lower price tag on the renewed market, but feels dated by comparison. Go with the iPhone 13 mini for a vastly superior small-phone experience.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Not noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.6 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.4 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 SE (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams.
13 mini, SE (3rd gen) shown at 2.4 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 13 mini 131.5 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 13 mini 5.18 inches, SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 13 mini 64.2 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 13 mini 2.53 inches, SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 13 mini 7.65 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 13 mini 0.30 inches, SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 13 mini 141 grams, SE (3rd gen) 144 grams.Weight: 13 mini 4.97 ounces, SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 mini | SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 131.5 millimetres5.18 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 6.9 millimetres more5.45 inches, 0.27 inches more |
| Width | 64.2 millimetres2.53 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 3.1 millimetres more2.65 inches, 0.12 inches more |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.35 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 141 grams4.97 ounces | 144 grams, 3 grams more5.08 ounces, 0.11 ounces more |
| Volume | 64.6 cubic centimetres3.94 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 3.4 cubic centimetres more4.15 cubic inches, 0.21 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 85 percent | 65 percent, 20 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 4.7 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 750 × 1334 |
| Pixel density | 476 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 150 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 15 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 | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 699 dollars | 429 dollars, 270 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (3rd gen) compare?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 6.9 mm taller and 3.1 mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini, while also being 0.35 mm thinner.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g, making it 3 g lighter than the iPhone SE (3rd gen) at 144 g.
Which phone has the larger screen size?
The iPhone 13 mini features a 5.4-inch display, whereas the iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a smaller 4.7-inch screen.
Which phone is better for one-handed use and small hands?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier for one-handed use and better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
How do these phones fit into pockets?
Both the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone SE (3rd gen) fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but only the iPhone 13 mini fits reliably in a median women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 13 mini worth it for the size?
Switching between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and the iPhone 13 mini depends on your preference for modern edge-to-edge displays versus traditional home button designs in a compact form factor.