Apple iPhone 13
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Apple iPhone 13 mini
#299Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Performance
89.989.9
Camera
96.596.5
Display
90.389.2
Battery
86.581.9
Build
92.992.9
Connectivity
81.581.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
82.982.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 13 features a larger 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display compared to the 5.4-inch display of the iPhone 13 mini, both offering HDR10 and Dolby Vision support.
- Both models are powered by the A15 Bionic chip, ensuring identical performance capabilities, including CPU and GPU specifications.
- The camera systems are the same, with dual 12 MP rear cameras and advanced video recording features.
- However, the iPhone 13 has a larger battery capacity of 3240 mAh, while the iPhone 13 mini has a 2438 mAh battery, impacting overall battery life.
- Both devices run on iOS 15 and are upgradable to iOS 18.5, providing a consistent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, aluminum frames, and water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 mini
General
Release Date
2021, September 14
2021, September 14
Announced
2021, September 14
2021, September 14
Description
Versions: A2633 (International); A2482 (USA); A2631 (Canada, Japan); A2634 (China, Hong Kong); A2635 (Russia)
Versions: A2628 (International, Hong Kong); A2481 (USA); A2626 (Canada, Mexico); A2629 (China); A2630 (Russia)
Display
Size
6.1"
5.4"
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
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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 (4-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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/1.6, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@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@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3240 mAh
2438 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3240 mAh (12.41 Wh)
Li-Ion 2438 mAh (9.34 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 & Safety
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
Weight
174 g
141 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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
5.0, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer