iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 13 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 mini is 7.7 millimetres0.30 inches narrower and 70 grams2.47 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer and runs faster, but the iPhone 13 mini (paid link) is lighter and slips into smaller pockets with ease. Apple sells the Pro for $1199 while the mini is only available renewed for a much lower cost. Choose the Pro for endurance and camera power, or the mini if you value comfort above raw capability.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 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 · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams. iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams.
18 Pro, 13 mini shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 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)
Paid link.
Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro | 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 18.5 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.73 inches less |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 7.7 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.30 inches less |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 1.10 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.04 inches less |
| Weight | 211 grams7.44 ounces | 141 grams, 70 grams less4.97 ounces, 2.47 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 64.6 cubic centimetres, 29.8 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 1.82 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 85 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 5.4 inches, 0.9 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 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. | 36 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. | 1,199 dollars | 699 dollars, 500 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 mini is 18.5 mm (0.73 in) shorter, 7.7 mm (0.30 in) narrower, 1.10 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 70 g (2.47 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 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 18 Pro?
The iPhone 13 mini is 18.5 mm shorter and 7.7 mm narrower than the iPhone 18 Pro.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro heavier than the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 g while the iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g, a difference of 70 g.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display compared to the 5.4 inch display on the iPhone 13 mini.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 13 mini is easier to use one handed and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 18 Pro.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 13 mini fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but only the iPhone 13 mini fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size?
Whether the size only upgrade is worth it depends on whether you prefer the larger screen of the iPhone 18 Pro over the portability of the iPhone 13 mini.