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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 13 mini

Quick answer

The iPhone 13 mini is 7.3 millimetres0.29 inches narrower and 18.1 millimetres0.71 inches shorter than the iPhone 17.

The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) remains unmatched for one-handed use, but the iPhone 17 (paid link) simply lasts longer and delivers a dramatically smoother display. You will feel the extra battery life and speed immediately, though you lose that effortless pocket fit.

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Easier one-handediPhone 13 mini

PocketiPhone 13 mini

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight17149.6 millimetres5.89 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.95 millimetres0.31 inches177 grams6.24 ounces13 mini131.5 millimetres, 18.1 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.71 inches less64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less7.65 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less141 grams, 36 grams less4.97 ounces, 1.27 ounces less

Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17, iPhone 13 mini. Differences are given against iPhone 17.
Specification1713 mini
Height149.6 millimetres5.89 inches131.5 millimetres, 18.1 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.71 inches less
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches64.2 millimetres, 7.3 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.29 inches less
Depth7.95 millimetres0.31 inches7.65 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight177 grams6.24 ounces141 grams, 36 grams less4.97 ounces, 1.27 ounces less
Volume85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches64.6 cubic centimetres, 20.5 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 1.25 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent85 percent, 5 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.3 inches5.4 inches, 0.9 inches less
Resolution1206 × 26221080 × 2340
Pixel density460 pixels per inch476 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch more
CutoutDynamic IslandNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA19A15 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.30 hrs17 hrs
PortUSB-CLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.799 dollars699 dollars, 100 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2025Sep 2021
StatusCurrentDiscontinued

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 13 mini compare?

The iPhone 13 mini is 18.1 mm shorter, 7.3 mm narrower, and 0.3 mm thinner than the iPhone 17.

Is the iPhone 17 heavier than the iPhone 13 mini?

Yes, the iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, which is 36 g heavier than the 141 g iPhone 13 mini.

Which phone is better for one-handed use and smaller hands?

The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use with one hand and better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 17.

Do both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 13 mini fit in a pocket easily?

Both models fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 13 mini also fits easily into a typical women's jeans pocket where the iPhone 17 does not.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 13 mini?

The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 13 mini has a smaller 5.4-inch screen.

How does the physical volume differ between the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 13 mini?

The iPhone 13 mini has a volume of 64.58 cm³, making it about 20.45 cm³ smaller in overall volume than the 85.04 cm³ iPhone 17.