Apple iPhone 13 mini
#167
Apple iPhone 14
#146Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 14
Performance
85.385.3
Camera
50.650.6
Display
85.585.5
Battery
77.580.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
74.975.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a compact 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the iPhone 14 has a larger 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels.
- Both models utilize the A15 Bionic chipset, but the iPhone 14 includes a more advanced 5-core GPU compared to the 4-core GPU in the iPhone 13 mini.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the iPhone 14 offers an improved wide lens with a larger aperture of f/1.5, enhancing low-light performance.
- The battery capacity on the iPhone 14 is significantly larger at 3279 mAh compared to the 2438 mAh in the iPhone 13 mini, which may contribute to longer usage times.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone 14 launching with iOS 16, while the iPhone 13 mini initially shipped with iOS 15 but is upgradable to the same version.
- Both models have a similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the iPhone 14 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 14
General
Release Date
2021, September 14
2022, September 07
Announced
2021, September 14
2022, September 07
Description
Versions: A2628 (International, Hong Kong); A2481 (USA); A2626 (Canada, Mexico); A2629 (China); A2630 (Russia)
Versions: A2882 (International); A2649 (USA); A2881 (Canada, Japan); A2884 (China, Hong Kong); A2883 (Russia)
Display
Size
5.4"
6.1"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1170
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 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
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2438 mAh
3279 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2438 mAh (9.34 Wh)
Li-Ion 3279 mAh (12.68 Wh)
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
141 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No