iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs iPhone 13 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 mini is 3.1 millimetres0.12 inches narrower and 6.9 millimetres0.27 inches shorter than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
The iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link) packs a significantly larger screen into a shorter, narrower body than the iPhone SE (3rd gen) (paid link), while also delivering better battery life. You also pick up a brighter display and MagSafe support for a modest bump in renewed price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Not noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.6 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.4 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone SE (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams. iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams.
SE (3rd gen), 13 mini shown at 2.4 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
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from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 144 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (3rd gen) | 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 6.9 millimetres less5.18 inches, 0.27 inches less |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 3.1 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.12 inches less |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.35 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 144 grams5.08 ounces | 141 grams, 3 grams less4.97 ounces, 0.11 ounces less |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 64.6 cubic centimetres, 3.4 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 0.21 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 85 percent, 20 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 5.4 inches, 0.7 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 150 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | 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. | 15 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 429 dollars | 699 dollars, 270 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (3rd gen) compare?
The iPhone 13 mini is 6.9 mm shorter, 3.1 mm narrower, and 0.35 mm thicker than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 grams, which is 3 grams lighter than the 144-gram iPhone SE (3rd gen).
How do the screen sizes differ between the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
The iPhone 13 mini features a 5.4-inch display, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes with a smaller 4.7-inch screen.
Is the iPhone 13 mini easier to use with one hand than the iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
Yes, the iPhone 13 mini is easier to use with one hand and better suited for small hands than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Do both phones fit comfortably in a typical men's or women's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone SE (3rd gen) fit easily into a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 13 mini is more pocketable overall and fits better in a typical women's jeans pocket where the iPhone SE (3rd gen) does not fit.
Is upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 13 mini worth it for the size?
Upgrading from the iPhone SE (3rd gen) to the iPhone 13 mini is worth it if you want a significantly larger screen packed into a smaller, lighter, and more pocketable body.