iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 mini is 13.8 millimetres0.54 inches narrower and 108 grams3.81 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is a new flagship built to last all day and then some, whereas the iPhone 13 mini (paid link) is a discontinued compact you can only buy renewed. You will feel the battery difference instantly, and the newer chip handles heavy tasks with ease. If you need portability, the 13 mini wins, but for staying power, the 18 Pro Max is the pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 13 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 18 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 249 grams. iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams.
18 Pro Max, 13 mini shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (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: 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: 18 Pro Max 249 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro Max | 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 163.4 millimetres6.43 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 31.9 millimetres less5.18 inches, 1.26 inches less |
| Width | 78.0 millimetres3.07 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 13.8 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.54 inches less |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 1.10 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Weight | 249 grams8.78 ounces | 141 grams, 108 grams less4.97 ounces, 3.81 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches | 64.6 cubic centimetres, 46.9 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 2.86 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 91 percent | 85 percent, 5 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.9 inches | 5.4 inches, 1.5 inches less |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 | — |
| Rear telephoto | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) | — |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 | 12MP |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 45 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,299 dollars | 699 dollars, 600 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 mini is 31.9 mm (1.26 in) shorter, 13.8 mm (0.54 in) narrower, 1.10 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 108 g (3.81 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 249 g (8.78 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 compared to the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
The iPhone 13 mini is 31.9 mm shorter and 13.8 mm narrower than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 grams while the iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 grams, a difference of 108 grams.
How big is the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use with one hand because it is narrower and lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Will the iPhone 18 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but does not fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 18 Pro Max is worth it depends on your preference for a larger display versus a smaller form factor.