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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 mini

Quick answer

The iPhone 13 mini is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches narrower and 15.2 millimetres0.60 inches shorter than the iPhone 16e.

The iPhone 16e on Amazon (paid link) is newer with far better battery, but it is physically wider and heavier. The 13 mini (paid link) remains easier to hold and fit in tight pockets at a lower price point. The pick is purely whether you value endurance or one-handed comfort.

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Easier one-handediPhone 13 mini

PocketiPhone 13 mini

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight16e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches167 grams5.89 ounces13 mini131.5 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.60 inches less64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less141 grams, 26 grams less4.97 ounces, 0.92 ounces less

Height: 16e 146.7 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 16e 5.78 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 16e 71.5 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 16e 2.81 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 16e 7.80 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 16e 0.31 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: 16e 167 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: 16e 5.89 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16e, iPhone 13 mini. Differences are given against iPhone 16e.
Specification16e13 mini
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches131.5 millimetres, 15.2 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.60 inches less
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.65 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight167 grams5.89 ounces141 grams, 26 grams less4.97 ounces, 0.92 ounces less
Volume81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches64.6 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.86 percent85 percent, 1 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches5.4 inches, 0.7 inches less
Resolution1170 × 25321080 × 2340
Pixel density460 pixels per inch476 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch more
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA18A15 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.26 hrs17 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.599 dollars699 dollars, 100 dollars more
ReleasedFeb 2025Sep 2021
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 13 mini is 15.2 mm (0.60 in) shorter, 7.3 mm (0.29 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 26 g (0.92 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 167 g (5.89 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).

Also compared with iPhone 16e

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is iPhone 16e than iPhone 13 mini?

The iPhone 16e is 15.2 mm taller and 7.3 mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini. It also has a 0.7 inch larger screen.

Is iPhone 16e heavier than iPhone 13 mini?

Yes, the iPhone 16e weighs 26 grams more than the iPhone 13 mini. This weight difference is noticeable in hand.

Which phone has a bigger screen?

The iPhone 16e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4 inch display. The iPhone 16e screen is 0.7 inches larger.

Which phone is easier to use one handed?

The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use one handed due to its smaller size. It is better suited for small hands.

Do both phones fit in a women's pocket?

The iPhone 13 mini fits in a typical men's and women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 16e fits in a men's pocket but not a women's pocket.

Is upgrading from iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 16e worth it for size?

Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on if you prefer a larger screen and battery. The iPhone 16e is significantly larger and heavier than the iPhone 13 mini.