The truth about the iPhone 13 mini in 2023!
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2023
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I hope they bring back the mini because it's such a good size, i think it was a mistake to remove it from the line up and replace it with a plus model that actually adds no benefits
They did it on purpose to force people to pay more for full size phones. They don’t want people using smaller phones that they have to charge less for.
yeah but tbh i was gonna get the iphone 15 but i really want a mini so im getting the 13 mini but idk cuz like its kinda old yk ( i have really small hands like really)
@@elan8213
When we go back to the future things won't be so heavy
Just use the regular iPhone, it's 6.1"
yeahh exactly. 6.1 thats too big.@@kroket1337
Tbh if 4 hours of screen on time isn't good enough for you, consider touching grass or go outside without your phone. Great rewiew tho!
With that logic why even have a smartphone at all? Can't believe 54 idiots liked your comment
my average is 12h
@@daeusuntpinza1296 nahhhh
The average is like 6-8 hours for the phones using the most demanding settings like high refresh rate and a high quality screen
Honestly I could touch grass but I will not last long. Its just honestly boring because I live in a place that does not have much to do outside, and I HATE my neighbors. They are always outside and I hate social interaction.
The target market for mini phones are not those who spend hours creating content or watching videos and playing games. They’re people who want a portable, lightweight phone to message occasionally and phone people a couple of times a day. So the battery is more than enough for a couple of days. Not everyone is a content creator, or social media slave.
I’ve had an iPhone 11 for 4 years or so, and so missed my previous 1st gen SE that I’m getting a 13 mini
I'm a heavy user for media consumption and still love this phone lol. I don't think the battery is bad but actually decent.
correct that's why I've been able to get by with the Original SE for years now
@@JustinBallard117 Yea... All fun and games till you give a mini phone to an actual heavy user. An untempered, 80% battery is gonna last about 6 solid hours.
Mind you, apple turns wifi and other things on daily
Battery life is great on my 13 Mini. It gets me through the day with 50% left.
I have it too. I love it.
@@piccuponyt I'm a heavy user and when I first got it a month ago i can get 6 hours and 30 mins of screen on time. If you spend the whole day on cellular with gps and what not you'll get around 5 hours
It means you are not using your phone 😅😅😅😂
@@sagarparmar312 If you're spending more than 6 and a half hours a day on ur phone you need help lmao
@@sagarparmar312 yea I once had that moment where my screen time was 12+ hours playing a mobile game called “stormbound”. I need help r/OffMyChest
13 mini is my first iPhone and I got it the end of April'23. I am really happy with the performance but battery one should not have high expectations. The interest of small phone came looking iPhone 6 and how slick that was. In this era of big and bigger screen size this mini really stands out as a solo winner of hearts for many buyers.
Dude you're so right, I broke my android phone, had to switch to my old iphone 6s and fell in love with the size. And I order a 13 mini. I don't game or watch video on my phone, so I realize I don't need or want a big phone anymore.
Let a phone be a phone and let a games console be a games console.
I finally got my 13 Mini in mid April and I love it so much!
The size is just perfect for me.
I get around 7 to sometimes 9 hours of total usage which is more than enough for me, It easily lasts me through the day.
I’ll keep this phone until it stops getting the newest software or if it goes beyond repair one day
Same here 👍🏾
How u get 7 or 9 hour of usage i have also 13 mini with 95. % health battery and i got 4h maximum 5h of screen on of usage
@@redaboucetta4693 I have a bunch of settings that I don’t need/use turned off to safe battery life. I’ve done that ever since my iPhone 6 back then.
I don’t need Background App Refresh enabled and I’ve also adjusted which apps get access to my location, which also saves battery life.
Makes a huge difference
Lucky I have an 11 with 76% battery health 😂
do you know how much battery it is with 4g?
I've had my iPhone 13 mini for 5 months and I LOVE it! The battery gets through my day because I'm not a heavy camera user and I mainly use Wi-Fi. The small form factor is very convenient and the screen is gorgeous. My intent is to keep mine until Apple stops supporting it, or it wears out. Whichever comes first. Thanks for a thorough and honest review!
I want the 13 mini but I’m scared when it comes to the battery life, I know I’m a heavy user and I don’t think it’ll last a day, I’m still undecided, any advise ? Should I go with the 13 mini ?
@dzdz9345 it will def not last a day maybe 5 hours dont get it if u are a heavy user!!
They’ll eventually come out with this size phone again but with the SE name
@@dzdz9345I play Pokémon go on my mini and it’s a year old and I love it battery lasts a lot longer then people make it seem. And I have a car charger so I always use that when I’m in the car just to get more juice if needed. 0 complaints on the battery life of the 13 mini…
@@dzdz9345 With dual sim Se3 lasts 6-7 hrs on wifi and like 4+ hrs on LTE, so it will probably last 8-9 on wifi and 5+ on LTE easly
Best iPhone hands down, size makes for more functional UI.
From a manufacturing perspective, considering all the great tech compact into a small case, this iPhone is a marvel.
The production is so good and i was so surprised to see 30k subs…
You deserve more for this kind of quality content! Very well made video 👍🏼👍🏼
I have been waited for the smaller phone since years then finally replaced my iPhone XS by 13 mini.
Its best phone i had ever, 5.4" is still big enough screen to write emails, posts on socials and watching YT videos or gaming. No more larger phone ever if possible.
It lays in pocket perfectly no matter you're in work or on sport activities like running or biking, and completely no issues with battery working time - one day of very active up to two days when i am not using phone a lot.
I bought the 13 mini last year 2022 September and love it. I went to the store and some sales rep was trying to tell me not to return my iPhone 14 because the battery on the mini was bad. But I did the research and am very happy with my purchase. Forget those big ass phones
I bought this as my first iphone on March 2023 and i love the size, coming from s20fe (exynos). i dont post much and dont use social media so this is perfect. i already have my ipad so yeah 13mini works for an average user.
I've been the proud owner of a green 13 mini for almost a year and it still holds up absolutely great! Battery life is fantastic and more than enough for me.
Like the vid, especially speaking to the hold-ability of the phone without a case, thanks to it's size and sticky glossy back. Always wish I could go without a case but phones are too big these days. Apple needs to bring this one back as an SE model.
One of the best review in recent days, precise to the point
This is literally the best phone , recently switched from 14 plus to the 13 mini and am in love
I can agree the battery life isn’t that good, it’s still better than even an iPhone 11 or 12. So I think it’s definitely worth the upgrade from one of those.
Upgrade from 12 to 13 mini? Not worth at all and the battery on 12 is much better
@@tontschsven9480 they the same cuzzo
£30-50 magsafe wireless battery pack and ur good to go
get yourself a magsafe charger mount for the car and a wireless charger for your desk. i charge throughout the day and stay off my phone and almost never end the day with less than 70%.
@@tontschsven9480 13 mini actually lasts more than 12
Thanks for the honest review.
Just upgraded from the 11 to the 13 mini. Excited to receive!!
im also an 11 user, considering the 13 mini and the normal 13, did u receive urs? what di u think of it?
I have really enjoyed my time with this phone and while I do think about replacing it I don’t think I will yet. I really do like its size and for my use the battery normally gets the job done. As I am retired at home I use my iPad (Pro and mini) or my iMac to do most of my “stuff”. When travelling I take most of my phots with a camera. I take videos with the phone, Camra P3, and the results are superb - often adding the Moment anamorphic lens. I ridge a bicycle a lot and Ethel size fits comfortably into my bike jersey rear pockets.
Ive been using 13 mini for 4 months now, I never charge over 80% and still get trough my workday with ease even tho I listen to music for 3-5h of that time. It's been great, smooth, responsive, good camera. But yes, the battery is the weakest link, not bad, but not super good either! It still is probably the best phone you can get that is on the smaller side, which is the reason I got it!
Whats your battery health now?
I have this phone it just feels better its light and fast i wish there was an iphone 15 pro mini
I think one reality with the mini series is that sure it is compact, but it will always need a charger right next to it.
I splurged on the 13 mini a month ago, replacing my iphone 6s, due to the potential for Apple to quit supporting the 6s in 2024. I only use my cell for talking and texting, and an occasional pic, so the battery lasts 3 days and I'm a happy camper! The iphone 6s had to be charged at least every day, and that was w/battery life around 80%.
I bought my iphone 13 Mini in Apr 2023 , 512GB Product Red , which look so sporty red!! I read many good comments and i decided to get one before apple discontinued . Yes , is very nice and powerful Mini Iphone. Having this phone feels like going back to previous original iphone handy portable size when big phone is yet to be popular . Generally i feel that the charging speed using 20W adapter by Iphone is good and relatively fast enough . It has been long time i miss the feeling of holding such handy phone , whereby we used to use Nokia or blackberry phone form factors. 60Hz refresh rate is good enough for this screen size . Been using 4 mths and still very happy owning this little beast !! You can also get many types of casing on line for as low as S$2 plus with magsafe !!! I have now at least 5 casing cover for my little beast , simply love it and you feel so light in your pocket . If you are considering having a SE or 13 Mini , go for the 13 Mini if you have the budget.
Whats your battery health now?
90%@@pudongski
Just upgraded from the XS to a Product Red 13 Mini. I knew I was swapping my XS this year, as it's 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 already 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.
Thanks for the content!
I loved my 12 Mini when I owned it but I will agree battery life wasn’t great, MagSafe battery packs can solve a lot of problems but so can buying a phone with a bigger battery,(my 14 Pro).
I have the 13 mini- had to return the 13 Pro -other sizes are TOO BIG for my hands (I am 50 years old). Don't want the SE cause it still has a button. I miss my iPhone X it fit perfectly in my hand & took great pictures without green glare.
My 13 mini is the perfect size and great phone. I will hold onto it as many years as possible unless apple releases another newer mini.
I got mines in June of this year (2023) and have pretty much left my 14 Pro Max as a paperweight somewhere. Totally pleased with the easy to handle size. My MagSafe wallet fits like a glove and as far as battery I always have the Apple MagSafe Battery around just in case. And it also fits the mini like a glove. No regrets so far…bye bye Pro Max…lol
I’m literally about to do the same thing 😂
@@Speckter_im thinking of doing the same lol.
Had my mini for 2 years and can’t let go of it. Instead of getting a new phone I am just replacing the battery. That’s how much I like my 256 gb 13 mini.
Thinking heavily about downgrading from my 13PM. Maybe I’d find more use out of a tablet sized phone if there was any software changes that allowed more use. But there isnt. So im left carrying around a tablet sized phone for no other reason other than the great battery life. Not having the pro cameras and at least a 90 hrtz refresh rate really does suck if i do the switch. Man, I’d buy a mini sized pro so quick.
Stop saying that iPhone 13 mini has bad battery life.
UA-cam reviewers think that everyone on earth spends 14h a day on screen creating content for social media.
I got mine for 417 dollars, two weeks ago. It was pre-owned, was in pristine condition, and battery health was 84%.
The battery is still nice, it still lasts within the day, it charges quick too.
My pocket is feeling breezy as well, doesn't bulge that much.
Its size gives me a firm grip to it, especially when driving, without worrying a large-ass screen cracking.
Was worth it, it makes much more sense to have it since phones are not meant to be heavy and tablet-lookin.
How much storage?
@@lilgsmart793 I have 256gb. I only take around 91gb--including games, 4000+ photos, and 100+ documents. Personally, I wouldn't recommend getting the 128gb.
I’ve had no issues with the battery life…I use mine to play a full round of golf using the GPS and score tracking which is a big power suck, and I’ve never had any issues with it…
People worry too much about battery life nowadays when there are so many places to charge your phone - at work, school, home, cafeterias, or wherever.
Car
EDIT: I switched to the standard iPhone 13 and wow… this one I have to say is way better. The battery life has lasted me more than 15 hours of moderate use. Sorry, iPhone 13 mini, you were great but your bigger brother is better. Lol.
I actually got it up to 12 hours with a couple of videos, general browsing and social media. The only time I got 7 hours is when I was gaming for 30 mins. I uninstalled it because I don’t really play it that much anyway. That and using 5G.
The battery life is ok, not the best, but just ok. The size is what sells it for me.
You recommend the 12 or 13/13mini?
@@atlanticatmosphere6695 can’t say much about the 12 because I’ve never owned one.
But based on my experience so far, iPhone 13 would be the better option. Sure you can go with the 12 but with the 13 you’ll get an extra year of software support. 13 Mini didn’t hold up when trying to use it for my day to day, but it may be different for you.
But overall, my recommendation is the standard 13, it still holds up.
Quality youtuber❤️🛐
The fact that being able to use a phone with one hand is a highlight is fucking insane and shows how idiotic consumers are these days with buying massive phones. Also the screen isn't too small for typing, it only feels that way because everyone is used to big phones. But typing on even an iphone 5 was never a problem.
Iphone 5 will be missed ❤
I sold my iPhone 13 and got the mini 13 . This is it . This is the best iPhone design and size hands down . Will keep this phone till it gives up on
Me . Will only change batteries every 2 years . That’s it .
That blooper tho 😅
Amazing video 🔥
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I'm watching this as I'm trying to decide which iPhone to get to replace my iPhone6 which is the most up to date phone I've ever owned.
So what about all the stuff about battery life ? No problem, when in my car I charge my phone and small portable power banks can be found anywhere these days. I'd rather have a small phone and keep a power bank handy when it's needed than have to hold a larger phone when making calls .
Just wish they'd kept headphone jacks on these newer phones .
Great video by the way 😀.
Thank you for the review. I will upgrade to the iPhone 13 mini from an iPhone 8 that i bought five years ago. I prefer the 5.4 inch size and don’t need all the best bells and whistles.
Same! From my lovely 8 which is still 82% battery I think I will switch to this 13 mini genius!
what do you think of going from 13 to 13 mini?
I got mine literally the October after it came out and I have little to no problems and I love it. Only thing that messed up for me was the battery
thanks very informative viedio
Best phone apple has ever made. I chose to get the 13 mini over all the new tech. There is something about a smaller, portable phone that's just so much better than the huge iPhones today. It also reminds me of an ugraded iphone 4. LOVE THE MINI and it's sad it's been discontinued.
I've been loving using an iPhone 6 (around same size as mini) whilst my iPhone 11 has been broke and actually really loved it 😅 It fits into all my little bags alongside my purse... its much lighter in my hands. Therefore getting refurbished 13 mini.
More importantly, I don't use my phone as a TV for UA-cam on it like I did on my 11.. which is HIGHLY addictive. I just use it for what its meant to be: 'mobile'. And whenever I chill out on UA-cam I use a tablet or laptop etc. So I'm less addicted to the phone overall and only use it for capturing moments and communication.
I've also noticed how big phones are like completely old fashioned?! Remember the days of chunky, blocky computers! Phones should be as little as Blackberrys were! They should just do good photography and are mobile (depending on your needs obviously as some might want a big screen for google maps if travel a lot)
I have used my red 13 mini for a month now, I don’t do anything on it except for twitter discord reddit and whatsapp and the battery is at 86 💀. Won’t give up my mini anytime soon tho, its the perfect phone for me
Love it👍
apple never should’ve canceled the mini iphone. they could easily keep this form factor and make it the se4. to a lot of population there with small hands simply CANNOT handle a “regular” size phone.
I love love LOVE my new iPhone 13 mini. I've had it about a month. However, I must take issue with you about the slipperiness of the phone. I consider it very slippery. I have purchased an Apple leather case for it. I'm so sad that Apple won't be making leather cases for iPhones in the future.
love the mini size , should i get the 11 pro , ip 12 or 13 mini?
I checked out iPhone sizes as I have the 3rd gen se from release. Me and my partner need an upgrade soon and the only iPhones we would think of upgrading to is 13 mini. Now I hear apple have discontinued it. So basically if no 4th gen iPhone comes out by April next year we are screwed as the only small phone left is the iPhone 15 pro 🙄. The only reason I would buy that is because of the Lock Screen time display feature 👌🏻. Always wanted that from having a Samsung toco lite back in the day and I think the Samsung D500 when that came out. Great phones
I don't use cases. Just a protective matte film on screen. 14pm
Thanks for the battery heads up .
turning off 5G and slapping the magsafe battery pack on this phone made it an all day champ. I regularly get home at the end of the day with the phone having at least 80% left.
Sadly, I went to search in offline stores, but they don't keep it saying it's out of production!
Great review Spixel.
One thing I would say though is about the style of your videos. It's obvious you're an MKBHD fan, with your videos mirroring his shot for shot. Even the intro slate is a copy of his. Be your own person my dude! You're a good reviewer, so try and create your own style.
Good luck
I bought this and waiting this day, this is very compact and fast phone
Everyone who has a job and a life outside of „media“, basically lives in the real world will not complain about this battery
Still using this device since 2022 no issue great phone
Just got one yesterday ! Does it heat up for anyone, if so what can it be ?
it's a great size. i came from a generation that 4.7 inches is the footprint for smartphones. when upgrading i had the choice of s22 or 13 mini... but i opted for android. the 13 mini is still the perfect size.
Love my iPhone 13 mini…as for the keyboard, if you are swiping instead of typing, it’s fire! Much easier than the bigger phones.
The battery might not be the best but for someone that averages 3 hours of screen time a day then it's fine. And honestly you shouldn't be staring at your phone for like 6 hours a day anyway. Also even on days that I'm on my phone longer I'll just plug it in. during the day, problem solved lol
I think battery life is great on this small phone.
When I use Google Maps, I plug in my iPhone
When I’m walking and use Google Maps, then I’ll use it for maybe 10-15 minutes and that’s good enough
It charges fast, so no complaint about that. I really love my iPhone 13 mini, coming from an iPhone 12 mini
I have the 12 mini now. Just ordered the 15, but wondering if I should just get the 13 mini instead.
13 mini, pls :) @@whome6081
got iphone 12 mini before, 13 mini battery better?
Who uses Google Maps everyday? Unless you're a food delivery service person, or similar, you wouldn't need to. Same for taking pics/vids; that's something you do when there's a need for it not regularly every day. I have the 12 mini, and even that suffices for my needs (though I'm not a heavy user), so the 13 mini should be ok for those who use their phones normally and are not running Google Maps or taking pics/vids all the time!
You think will get minis in the future?
I love my 13min because it suits me. Not upgrading anytime soon, even someone gives me an iPhone 15 pro max I wouldn’t use it. I need a phone that I can easily put in my pocket, as well as be able to text in one hand
Is battery life similar to iPhone SE 2022?
If you had an Iphone 8 and wanted to make an upgrade, would you go for a 13 or a refurbished 12 pro max?
13
13 / 13 pro
I have a 256gb Iphone 12 mini that I’ve purchased in 2020 but the battery has depleted to 75%…. Like mostly everyone here, I love the small form factor. Now, I’m in a dilemma buying a 512gb Iphone 13 mini at a very good price or wait for the iphone to change to a usb-c port. Any advice?
PS: I really hate the 6.1 inch and above form factor 😂
Get a new battery in your 12 mini!
@@kylevanderaa1229 Yes, & Thanks for the input and yep, decided not to go for the 13 mini… Hopefully, they will make the 13mini as the new SE from now on.
Go for the iPhone 13 mini!
my current phone is the 2nd se and its actually smaller than the mini. im excited to switch to something just a little bigger
Could you please elaborate on why anyone would want to use 5G all the time? It’s simply not needed for almost any usecase.
I love my 13 mini…using it for 1.5 years…for me battery life is great….my average screen time is 2.5 hours a day.
u can type in landscape mode, which is another reason that makes this size better, u cant comfortably type landscape mode on a bigger phone
So I had a 12 pro max and wanted a smaller phone and got the 15 pro, which still feels a bit big, I hope they bring the mini back or I’m just going to hope for a new SE
Thinking of going from a 13 pro to a 13 mini
This is definitely going to be better than my iphone 6s
where did you get that frame with the dissassembled phone?
Is the iphone 13 mini still available in market?
I would ABSOLUTELY buy the iPhone 17 MINI if they ever made it again
My iphone gets more than 4h on screen time, even tho im using 5g and the camera quite often?
This 13 Mini, is surely the only iPhone that interests me, it would be very practical in second smartphone, but I expect its price in 2nd hand to go down around $250 maximum 😅
you can only get an iphone 8 plus, maybe, if youre lucky enough, an iphone X for that price. you're asking too much
@@vdrrcofrl. An iPhone 13 for $250 is almost laughable.
@@vdrrco 'GO DOWN ' is what he meant
@@k.o.h8446 I got an iPhone 14 off eBay at just 385 so not really lol. You just gotta look for good offers and if you're fine with using a phone with a small issue you can definitely get a good one for cheap
Try closer to $500. You'll never find this phone for $250.
what mic you are using for recording
I have it and it’s a beast !!
I'm getting the 13 mini tommorow!!!! I see great things here for what I want
Mines is coming today :)
@@yakoriawillis1328 Mine is 3 days away:)
If i need bigger screen i have the ipad. For something that is in the pocket all time, i need something light. Apple really did wrong killing it and introducing the Plus which literally sells lesser than the mini. Zzz. Love my 12mini❤
05:12 did the phone worked here on wi-fi mode or mixed with LTE?
If you have any kind of life, besides being on your phone constantly, battery life isn’t an issue
i love this phone, my best up to date , well not for for pictures shot perspective. i will keep it until it doest have security update !
I am going from an Iphone 6S to the 13 mini. I don't care for gaming or using the camera. Just wanted something thats more up to date (2 generations behind from the 15) better battery life, and more storage (going from 32GB to 128 GB lol). I use it mostly for text, calls, IG/YT and fantasy sports.
Did I make the right choice?
Great decision. I’m still annoyed that Apple killed the mini series so if you’re going to buy a mini I’d recommend you buy it now. The screen is perfect for someone coming from a smaller phone like the 6s and you won’t need to worry about storage anymore
4 of ram even for iPhones on 2023 are on the lower end, watching this on my iPhone X... thanks bro.. }:
I wish that you could still buy these new. I have one and I love it but son will have to replace his 6s soon and everything for sale right now is physically bigger.
I have the 13 mini I’m getting the 14 pro this month. I love the size but I need a bigger battery & a bigger screen. I love how light it is but I def need a bigger screen 😊
If the iPhone XS wasn't outdated I would say get that. Screen size is tad bigger & battery is nearly on par with 13 mini.
Every one use everyday camera and gps? I'm thinking to turn off the gps, its not necessary to be on all day. Or the highest screen brightness, its very bright phone (almost receive pain eye). My father have the XR and his eyes starts to drying with this high brightness setting.
I want to buy 12 mini used or 13 mini used.
I hope the new SE is this form and size and in white 🐻❄️
i think a person that wants this mini version is beacuse doesn't use the phone that much, so the switch from a 90hz display to a 60hz isn't a problem.
The main feature of this phone is its size, that is what matters for buyers.
just waiting for Apple to SE the mini in 2 years
using 1 year and i love it best handy phone ever😇😇