Overall Score
74.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#167)74.9
Performance(#171)85.3
Camera(#874)50.6
Display(#890)85.5
Battery(#264)77.5
Build(#36)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 13 mini
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a compact design with dimensions of 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm and a weight of 141 grams, constructed with a glass front and back, and an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision with a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
- Powered by the A15 Bionic chip, it delivers robust performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM across storage options of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB.
- The dual rear camera system includes a 12 MP wide and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of 4K video recording and equipped with sensor-shift optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity stands at 2438 mAh, supporting wireless charging and a modest wired charging speed.
- Running on iOS 15, the device is upgradable to iOS 18.5 and features stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Starlight and Midnight.
- Notably, it maintains water resistance, enhancing its durability.
- Overall, the iPhone 13 mini combines premium build quality with high-end specifications in a compact form.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, September 14
Announced2021, September 14
DescriptionVersions: A2628 (International, Hong Kong); A2481 (USA); A2626 (Canada, Mexico); A2629 (China); A2630 (Russia)
Display
Size5.4"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2438 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2438 mAh (9.34 Wh)
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
Weight141 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsStarlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS VersioniOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo