I Switched From iPhone 15 Pro Max to 13 Mini. Here’s why...
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- The iPhone 13 mini is secretly one of the best iPhone's Apple ever made. So how does it work in 2024? I documented the switch from my iPhone 15 Pro Max to iPhone 13 mini and I have some thoughts. This phone has solid performance, great battery life, but suffers with a poor camera. Ultimately it's the best mini phone Apple ever made. So is it worth it? Watch to find out.
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Why Switch?
1:44 - Perfectly imperfect
2:18 - Why is the mini so good?
3:46 - Missing out on
4:14 - Camera
6:02 - Battery Life
7:54 - Detox Phone
9:47 - The phone everyone wants, but we killed it.
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Thanks all for the support! My minimal tech setup for iPhone 13 mini is out now: ua-cam.com/video/jJHHQ7qzc48/v-deo.html
the iPhone SE line needs to be the mini version of the regular line up tbh
It can’t because low budget users also wish for bigger screens. Mini version is a very niche market
@@pridify I agree that the mini is a niche market, but I would also say low budget iPhones are also a very niche market, and Apple could kill two birds with one stone by making the iPhone SE a mini size. This way, the low budget bigger screen market can easily buy the two year-old option for the lower price point. They can also find fairly cheap not so old phones from third-party sellers. When the SE inevitably comes as a 6.1 screen, the mini users have absolutely zero option other than to stay with the iPhone 13 mini.
@@jonjurgens7412 2022/23 sale share of 13 mini in q2 /22 (3%) , q3/22(4%), q4/22(4%) q1 /23(1%)Minis are NICHE market. Idk what you consider budget other than se but for me it’s any older base model I can get for a good price today. That would be iPhone 12 or 13. iPhone 12 had more sales in 2022 than the 13 mini and iPhone 13 had sold more than both mini models put together times 3. The Se is the true budget phone and it out sells minis 2 to 1 (8%) average throughout the same quarters
@@pridifyThe Plus model isn't even selling compared to what the Mini did. It doesn't make sense they have the plus model still, when the mini sold more units.
Yes
If only people appreciated these (12/13 mini) when they were introduced.
if only apple sold it with more reasonable price,
i mean it was only 100 bucks less than normal size iPhone
I loved the mini had it for almost 4 years and it was great, downside was the battery and that’s really it.
@@jakasep8848so? It’s harder to put all the same stuff of the 12 or 13 in the mini. The only differences are display size and battery size so why should it be even cheaper than 100 already? It was great priced
If only it were thicker to hold more battery
loved it. sadly the new ones are way to big
I always preferred the regular Pro over the Max variant.
That's the sweet spot.
REAL
same
The iPhone mini was the only reason I didn’t switch back to Android. Now that Apple had discontinued it it’s just a count down to when I switch back to Android.
Had the same problem. Just got the s23. It's way worth it. I do not miss 60 hrtz refresh rate.
@@mikecarr1484Does it feel huge compared to the 13 mini? Is the battery life better? Debating on switching to a s23 FE because I’m getting tired of how locked in IOS is and the battery on my 13 mini.
@@thegeneral1955don't buy the S23 FE. It's bigger than the normal S23 and has less features, les Power and so on. The price is more or less the same
I absolutely love my 13 Mini. Switched from 12 Pro and have never looked back. Will continue to use it until its no longer supported. Its annoying that Apple replaced it with a Plus model that also has not sold as well as expected.
iPhone 14 Plus vs. iPhone 13 Mini: Up 59%
9to5 Max explains “the iPhone 14 Plus is selling significantly better than the iPhone 13 mini. Both devices are said to have sold significantly worse than Apple had anticipated, but apparently, even the low sales of the iPhone 14 Plus are outpacing the iPhone 13 mini.”
my main phone is a 14 pro, i bought a 12 mini to fix up and sell and now i don’t want to stop using it, it is just such a comfortable phone and it has still been getting me about 8 hours with battery at 84% health.
8 hours of SOT only or together
I don’t think you are crazy, I sold my 14 pro max when the 15 came out and got myself a 13 mini, best decision I’ve made. The downgrade turned out to be an upgrade. Only thing I would love to see is a better camera but other than that it’s an amazing phone !
Amazing how many people have this opinion. Fingers crossed for a new mini!
…and a better battery 😜
@@8JongDe8 i would say this, IF a higher mah does not fit in it, only update it once the chip’s efficiency permits it. In Apple’s case, a 3nm N3 « efficiency » variant could be the answer to that question. But to be fair I am able to have my 13 mini hold until I go to bed with about 20-25% battery left. My battery life is at 97%
we neeed Pro Mini! I had my iPhone 13 mini for 2 years and I loved it. But my battery life was bad (battery gone down to 85%) and photos... I just hated the photos in low light (concerts) and the zoom was poor. I now switched to iPhone 15 pro just because of those 2 things, but I would love to come back to mini Pro! I have small hands and smaller phone is not only comfortable but it causing me less issues with hand pains etc! They should do this every 3 years, like iPhone 17 Pro mini, iPhone 20 Pro Mini, etc.! More people would buy it, you don't need to upgrade your phone more often than that and I think it would calculate more for them as well!
17 Pro mini please!
It will most likely not happen but damn I would buy it instantly
Nah no thx mini is dead
@@passivevii4052 it’s ok you can hate the mini even if it’s better
Battery only gonna last 1 hr 🥲 (I had a 13 mini and switched to 15 pro)
@@Lugiox i did the opposite lol
I love the idea of a mini pro. Because it’s wild that they’re going bigger with the pro sizes this year.
Currently using a 12 mini, and I absolutely love it! Purchasing a 13 mini within the year. I’ve never been a fan of the max series due to it taking up so much more space. Also loved using it as a remote for Apple TV and my iPad covered the need for larger screen.
There is Something between Mini and max 😂
Upgraded from the XS to a mint condition Product Red 13 Mini back in January. I knew I was swapping my XS this year, as i thought it was about to lose the latest iOS, but its battery health (or lack of it) hastened the upgrade.
Using a bumper and MagSafe grip - not a fan of full cases - and have got myself quite a few MagSafe accessories. These include a portable charging stand that I can use on the go, and to trigger Standby Mode when I'm home.
Strange to think that this 'Mini' iPhone has the same footprint as my iPhone 7. How times have changed.
Thanks for the content!
I also switched from the max to the iphone 13 mini. I love that it fits in my pocket and my small bags. I have not upgraded to the 14 nor the 15 because I do not want to switch back to a big phone.
lol these kids today thinking the pro max is so heavy. Never had to talk on a landline phone
LOL I definitely had a landline 😂
Most of my life, yes but we didn't have to carry that phone all day
I don’t need an iPad in my pocket. 13 mini is enough for me to watch content, text, and so on.
I was right on the edge of doing this EXACT same swap... After watching your video, I bought a 13 mini on Swappa. We'll see how it goes!!!
How's the early days of using it?
Great Vid 👍 thank you 👏👏
Hey, why the icons on the Home Screen of your 15 pro max look different?
I also recently had a 15PM and dropped down to a 13 mini, but I move to a normal 15 and then moved back to a 15 Pro. I did love the form factor, however the battery life didn’t quite suit my daily usage.
Mini was a perfect phone for me as I only use my phone for a few emails; texts and calls: I just got a 15 plus due to the screen size because of my eye health but if my health wasn’t bad.. I would’ve stayed with the mini: the accessories for it were perfect because of its dimensions and capacity. If you’re looking for media use, I would go for the pro models as they have battery but they introduced the plus models and I’m impressed with all the battery life.
I did exactly the same thing (14 pro max to 13 mini) after deeply regretting moving from a 12 mini to the 14 pro max due to battery life concerns. The 13 mini is a perfect daily driver for an average user like me and I never needed the power or camera of the bigger phone although I know some people really do. I so wish for a pro mini and would pay top dollar for one but my 13 mini is just fine.
Any link to the wallpaper?
whats the name of the widget on the max phone from the thumbnail?
I got a 13 back in Nov and as of right now it feels great iOS 17 has been problem free great camera performance and battery and the perfect size the 60 hz is a lil noticeable but isn’t slow at all definitely still holds up
13 mini is dope. I gave mine to my daughter but I loved it.
What is that widget you are using on your iPhone 15 pro home screen?
??
You skipped over my comment lol
I would LOVE a Pro mini! I hate the idea of a large phone. But unfortunately small phones seem to no longer have much of an audience so eventually my 12 mini will be forced to retire and I’ll have to “upgrade” 🙄
13 mini was ahead of its time
@@antilopoAgree, I bet in 3-5 years we’ll see a huge trend of smaller phones as people get tired of carrying iPad minis around with them everywhere. The 13 mini has the same screen size as the 6-8 plus phones did.
What's that cool widget at 0:55?
Got mine today refurbished. Got it for $380. I hope I made the right decision.
What widget are you using at 1:00 ? Thanks
Left the pro max for a mini just recently and I’m absolutely loving the mini refurbished I got it has been amazing
Welcome to the club!
do they still have the 12 mini and 13 mini?
I’ve tried this set up before and unfortunately the camera was the deal breaker for me. Part of my work flow requires constant photo taking for our e-commerce sales and the difference from pro to non pro was just too great. The battery was also an issue and with having to carry an extra battery pack that just defeated the point of being ultra portable.
Camera is a huge difference.
Any battery tips for the mini? That’s the only flaw imo.
I've been using 13 mini for almost two years...and I still really looooove it‼️
I’ve had my iPhone 13 mini for what feels like a long time now, I just ordered the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be here in a few days, but I have to say dude I’m charging my phone 2-3 times a day. I don’t know how you’re possibly getting through an entire day, and I had my battery replaced For $90 or so once already, i’m honestly doing it for the USB-C continuity with everything else I own, the better battery life, and just to try out a big phone for once as all the iPhones I’ve ever had since the i4📱 were super small
Anyone who needs a longer battery life than what the mini offers, they need to be off their phones and enjoy life more.
Nah, lemme be an addict
I have the SE bc of its size and been waiting for a new mini but I think I’ll get the 13 mini now since it doesnt look like theyll bring it back yet. I just love small phones!
I agree with almost everything you said here, and the only reason I have the 13 Pro Max over the 13 mini is for the camera and battery.
What’s that widget? 0:56
I had the iPhone mini 13 for a few years. It’s the best sized phone. The A15 chip does everything one needs, and the battery is surprisingly good.
I gave up on it because of the camera. I use the zoom a lot for nature stuff around the area, but never have a real camera on hand when a pelican or sugar glider is infront of me. Couldn’t go all out Max, but went with regular 15 pro. Camera is a huge improvement. I would have gone 15mini if it had the regular 15 camera. Wish it caught on better.
I use both. Dual sim on mini for work phone and 15 pro max as personal device for consumption.
Couldn’t agree more. I just bought a 13 mini for the third time. Also owned the 12 mini. Every time I ‘upgrade’ from the mini, I end up buying a mini again. I called this last one ‘13 mini for life!’ So there’s that. :)
Love how handy the minis are
Luv mini but also luv the long battery life of my 14 PM (upgraded from 12PM, whom 13 mini shares cams with)
Still using a 6S as my mail, starting to run into software issues but still love the phone.
I use the 12 mini. As an endurance athlete it’s a great to be able to fit it in running shorts. Perfect adventure phone. But recently i got a insta 360 and the 64gb on the mini is limiting so I’ll probably move to a iphone 16 pro and use a running belt to carry it
I just bought a 512GB iPhone 13 mini to replace my 2018 Samsung Galaxy S9.
64 GB is cutting it in 2024.
@@VittorTech was honestly fine with it until i got the insta 360. Streaming music and video means i don’t miss the days of micro SD cards in phones now
13 mini has the exact same sensors as the regular 13?
Yeah same phone just smaller and smaller battery
Isn’t the 15 pro already a mini pro iPhone? Is a 14 pro under diet on top of being able to film ProRes on an ssd with its (finally) usb c port shared by the 12” MacBook
iPhone 13 mini & iPod touch 7th
Two incredible device by Apple I always love .
Beautiful design
Capability to do everything
Compact
And cute.🥰
We Red iPod white Mini 😊
long live to the mini format 😔
Idk about others but i like the bigger screen size. It just looks nice no scratch that it looks great!
As someone with a 11 pro I agree about everything my phone is small and I feel so comfortable with holding it especially having big hands etc very lightweight
7:25,, how can I put percentage number on Batery usage like yours in green?
I added it in for clarity via photoshop.
What is the widget you have on your home screen on the iPhone 15 pro max
Still rocking my iPhone 13 mini until now. I'm not planning to let this go, unless Apple decided to discontinue the support. My battery health is down to 86% but still lasts a whole day.
I still have the iPhone SE 5G with 256GB of storage and a home button. It fits in my shirt pocket for work. The smaller naff camera is fine for me. I hate when Apple stop doing iOS updates to force you to upgrade. My 2014 iMac works great too.
I’ve. We thinking about going to the mini myself
My 13 mini gets hot as hell (fr) when playing a UA-cam video thru the app, and its very annoying and battery consuming, nonetheless I've had it since 2022 and it def needs a new battery (currently at 78% capacity) hope a new one fixes that very specific issue
you need to replace the new battery, everything will be fine. I also get same problem but now my 13 mini is good again
13 mini what a great phone! I give mine to my son ❤
Still using my 12mini ❤
If they made the SE the mini lineup, it would be flawless!
I replaced the battery in my 13 mini with a 3rd party high capacity (3550 mah) and it’s pretty much unstoppable. The only downside is that the iOS won’t recognize battery health or cycle count, but the mag safe battery pack still works fine (although I no longer need it) and I find it a small price to pay for the longer duration time and not having to haul a boat anchor around with me all day.
I didn’t even know you could do this 🤯
@@VittorTech Yep. It’s a BeeFix 3550. About 40 bucks. If I tell you specifically where I got it the YT police will remove it, but it begins with an “A” contains a “Z” and ends with an “N”. It comes with a changing kit but I don’t trust myself to do that so I had my tech guy do it for me (for a price of course😂).
I want the green mini but Im scared it will be outdated real soon
Bro, people still daily an iPhone 6. The A15 chip will be relevant for years to come. Unless you’re a big mobile gamer you’ll be fine for years and years to come.
I just tried going from 15 Pro to 13 Mini (really wanted to) but I got nauseous from the PWM. And it's only on the 13 series that it affects me. Really unfortunate because I love the mini.
They need to make a mini Pro
@@VittorTech Battery life would be an issue. But literally if it was twice as thick I'd still buy it. Unfortunately it would probably cannibalize sales too much. Or people just wouldn't buy it at all
I own a Mini iPhone 13, I won’t go back to a larger phone. I find the camera is fine, it isn’t a Pro nor has the higher specs of the 15 but the camera is the same as the standard iPhone 13. They say covid with everyone being at home the disadvantages of a large phone was forgotten. Plus the Mini isn’t small, it is as large as the original plus phone of the past. What has happened the phones of today are monster bricks. Plus it’s battery is fine for all day use, again expectations a phone should go 2 days of use is something new. I am hopeful a new mini iPhone may be possible but not soon. The iPhone SE is rumour to be larger more a iPhone 13 in size. I brought a second unboxed iPhone 13 mini ready to go if my current one is lost, dies.
I have an IPhone 13 mini and I love it! But today I’m getting a 15 pro. My battery is at 83% after 2.5 years and I need a better telescope camera. Using your phone less or more depends on you, not on the screen size.
Why not just go for regular 15? They also got 2x zoom
@@tehaispedas3805 I bought it from Amazon Renew and it was just 80 bucks more to get the pro, so I decided to spend a little bit more to get the best one! Max is to much screen
@@tehaispedas380515 Pro is smaller than the 15 (if only by a little)
I wish the 13mini size phone were released after the 5series. If it weren’t for the release of the 6-series, I would’ve never latched to the bigger phone models. I use an iPhone SE (1st gen) as a backup from my 14PM.
The best phone for me, powerful, mini, durable been two years with me and loving it since day one.
Widget on iPhone 15?
Link in description under iPhone 15 Pro Max widgets.
Love my mini. I’ve had it since release in 2021 and will keep until it won’t take iOS updates any more or it dies.
I love the 13 mini. The only downside for me is just the lack of 120hz (or at least 90) and better battery life. I use the phone a lot for work phone calls (I‘m a configuring call-severs so I need to do a lot of calls lol) and thats killing my battery quiet fast. Lask week I bought replacement at apple for the battery and its fine for now. I will keep it until it breaks probably. Until the 13 mini I upgraded my phone nearly every year lol.
1:03 what’s the widget called pleaseeeee????????
Look in the description.
Went from a 13 PM 512GB to a 13 Mini 512GB. People thought I was crazy. But can’t beat the one hand use and lightweight pocketable design.
I wanted the 13 mini but its price was higher than the regular 13 at the time so i bought the regular one, but the size of 13 mini is on point for me.
Replaced my mini with an iphone 15 pro. In terms of specs, a massive upgrade and camera ofcours. Honestly, if i had the chance to pickup a mini with decent battery/overall for a good price i'd make the swap instantly.
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Best purchase, my iPhone 13 Mini. Just buy Magsafe Battery Pack for your back up especially during travels.
The mini was very badly marketed, it would have sold better if it wasn’t labelled as “mini” as that gives the impression of less.
The mini also suffered because it launched during Covid where people couldn’t access it in a store so easily.
I was so disappointed when they discontinued the mini series. I would have thought it would have sold much better
I still can’t believe it was immediately taken out of stores as soon as they discontinued. I wanted to buy another brand new one because I loved it, but it was too late.
Love my iPhone 13 mini.. Still got 100% battery health and suits my needs perfectly. A pro version though, would be ace.
What's your tips on maintaining it @100% ?
I have a 15 pro max and I just bought a brand new iPhone 12 to have a smaller phone. I wanted the 12 mini or 13 mini I just couldn’t find a new one
got the normal green 13 myself
I went from a xr to 13 pro max huge upgrade very happy I’m just used to big phones I loved the Samsung note but a Samsung s10plus was my last android I do really miss it but I’m in the apple family now
i downgraded from an iphone 14 pro max to a regular iphone 12, and i too noticed that i would use it less compared to my 14pm. i guess the shorter battery and screen does help with the detox
I am still using SE 3
Agree.
My 13 Mini battery lasts 24 hours, or more. That‘s normal use for me. I just ordered a magnetic MagSafe battery for when I go on tour; but I don’t think I‘ll really need it. I love the 13 Mini!!! 😊
People don’t realize how great the battery is for average use!
True!!!! Like I said, I’m not one of these people that constantly have their face buried in the phone. I use it to make, and take calls, messages, and check my emails from time to time. Also, maybe watch some videos on UA-cam, and occasionally take photos or videos. And doing all that, I still get an average of 24 hours of battery power. There may be times when I’m on tour when I will be more active, and take more photos and videos, and for that purpose I bought a MagSafe portable battery that magnetically clamps on the back, and charges the phone. A very simple solution.
What about iPhone X XR
For me regular version is too small for my hand
The 13 mini truly is the best IPhone ever. I know Steve Jobs would be rocking it! I’ve been tempted r every to upgrades to the 15 Pro as my wife just got the 15 ProMax. They are amazing devices. I realized at the end of the day they are just features to me, not benefits. The only thing truly enticing me is the camera on the Pro. Team Green mini!
The portability is nice but I’ll take a bigger battery any day.
Well it lasts an hour more than the previous 12 mini if thatll make you switch, and even more so by tweeking some settings ⚙️ obviously.
iPhone mini pro would be my ideal phone. Not a fan of huge phones and the 13 mini size is perfect. Give it a camera upgrade to a 5x lens and a bit thicker for a larger battery…120hz screen would be nice but not a deal breaker.
13 mini is the best, wish Apple can make 16 mini and the buyers be happy 😊😊😊😊 0:46
Sorry to say, but I tried using 12 Mini for 2 years, and the only problem i encountered is the battery.
whenever i travel abroad, it gives me headache, trust me in this generation of heavy apps, mini phones are sadly no use.
i loved mini and still do, but living in this generation with mini phone is not practical
Just get the Pro model. Perfect balance between features and comfort
I've been using the Samsung S10e since 2019 and it's the best phone I've ever had and that's after 8 iphones!
I like my Android phones....I went from Pixel 4 to Pixel 6...bigger was good...but now I want to return to a smaller screen and now that battery performance is better in smaller package...would still like it smaller than a Pixel 8 though.
iPhone mini with a pro Max camera would be king, I would absolutely buy a small phone every time again! I love my 13 mini
I’m trying to decide on this same switch. But don’t really wanna spend $300 on a possibly heavy used 2+ year old phone.
Ask the seller for screenshot of battery health. If less than 85%, then ask for discount to cover new battery. Idk, that’s what I would do. I love my 13 mini. At 89% after 2 years.
@@hhhmmmmmmmm thinking of ordering a certified refurbished from Walmart or Best Buy now. Even had a dream about it last night so I obviously need to make the jump😂
@@JeremyDeBose lol. Just be careful with Best Buy. Their restocking fees r draconian, if u change ur mind. U won’t regret it. Especially, if form factor is a priority. The 13 mini is amazing n a joy as a daily driver.
Refurbished or check battery health on the phone before buying. Anything under 90% battery isn’t great.
5:18 didn’t neglect that group, thats what the regular Pro does. Theres no space for all the stuff you’re asking for on a mini phone. This is coming from a 12 mini user. You shouldn’t be expecting the implausible from small component estate.