iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 mini is 13.9 millimetres0.55 inches narrower and 99 grams3.49 ounces lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Both phones run the latest iOS but are only available as renewals. The 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) slips easily into any pocket and one hand, while the 13 Pro Max (paid link) delivers a smoother screen and battery that gets you through much longer. Pick the mini for portability or the Max if endurance matters more.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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from $699 at launch.
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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 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams.
13 Pro Max, 13 mini shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro Max | 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 29.3 millimetres less5.18 inches, 1.15 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 13.9 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.55 inches less |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.65 millimetres, the same0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 240 grams8.47 ounces | 141 grams, 99 grams less4.97 ounces, 3.49 ounces less |
| Volume | 96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches | 64.6 cubic centimetres, 31.5 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 1.92 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 85 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 5.4 inches, 1.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 18 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| 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. | 28 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 699 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 mini is 29.3 mm (1.15 in) shorter, 13.9 mm (0.55 in) narrower and 99 g (3.49 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 13 mini than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 mini is 29.3 mm shorter and 13.9 mm narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 13 mini significantly lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 99 grams less than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The weight difference is noticeable according to the data.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed, the iPhone 13 Pro Max or the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Does the iPhone 13 Pro Max fit in a women's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 13 mini fits in both men's and women's jeans pockets, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max does not fit in a women's pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 13 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether the iPhone 13 Pro Max is worth the upgrade over the iPhone 13 mini depends on if you prefer a larger screen and battery.