iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 13 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 mini is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches narrower and 63 grams2.22 ounces lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro.
The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) feels like a true pocket companion, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro (paid link) demands two hands for comfort but rewards you with a larger, smoother display. Both share the same processor and software support, yet the Pro holds a charge far longer and includes a telephoto lens. Choose the mini for ease of carry, or the Pro if you prioritize media and photography.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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from $699 at launch.
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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 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams. iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams.
13 Pro, 13 mini shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 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)
Paid link.
Height: 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro 5.78 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro 2.81 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro 0.30 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: 13 Pro 204 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: 13 Pro 7.20 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro | 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.60 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.65 millimetres, the same0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 204 grams7.20 ounces | 141 grams, 63 grams less4.97 ounces, 2.22 ounces less |
| Volume | 80.2 cubic centimetres4.90 cubic inches | 64.6 cubic centimetres, 15.7 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 0.96 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 85 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.4 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 16 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. | 22 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. | 999 dollars | 699 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 mini is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) shorter, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) narrower and 63 g (2.22 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 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?
The iPhone 13 mini is 15.2 mm shorter and 7.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 63 grams less than the iPhone 13 Pro.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4 inch display.
Is the iPhone 13 mini easier to use one handed than the iPhone 13 Pro?
The iPhone 13 mini is rated easier for one handed use and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 13 Pro.
Do both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 mini fit in women's jeans pockets?
The iPhone 13 mini fits in a typical women's jeans pocket but the iPhone 13 Pro does not.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 13 Pro worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 13 Pro is worth it for size alone depends on your needs.