Reviewing Apple’s iPhone 13 Mini two months post-launch, including camera tests, gaming chops and more, to see if it’s the best compact smartphone as we hit 2022. Spoiler alert: as pretty much the ONLY compact phone, the iPhone 13 Mini basically wins by default.
While the Pixel 6, Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and other pro Android flagships are mostly 6-inches plus, Apple’s smaller sized handset is a refreshing change. The camera tech isn’t changed up much vs the iPhone 12 generation, while the Pro and Pro Max models boast better optics. However, the iPhone 13 Mini can still capture great looking photos and video if the conditions are okay.
Gamers can blast through Genshin Impact and other demanding App Store titles, no worries. That A15 chipset can handle it all. Just a shame this model tops off at 60Hz refresh, although the OLED screen is a stunner in most regards (obnoxious notch aside). I was also impressed by the iPhone 13 Mini’s battery life, which will happily keep you going all day long.
So that’s my thoughts, but what do you reckon?
iPhone 13 Mini Review Chapters:
0:00 – The boring start bit
1:17 – Design
2:19 – iOS 15
4:42 – Screen & audio
7:15 – Performance & gaming
8:01 – Battery life
8:46 – Camera
11:07 – Verdict
I really wavered between 13 and 13 movie but eventually I went with the 13 because of the bigger battery.
is the iphone 13 mini good vs the iphone 11 or not worth it
should I go for the iphone 13 mini (128gb) or the standard size iphone 12 (128gb)?
Just ordered my iPhone mini đ€© inspired me to make my own unboxing/review!!
I really think Apple never should have moved away from the 5.8inch screen for the base model, that was a near perfect compromise. I like my iPhone 11, but it's certainly rather big and difficult to fit in most pants pockets, especially activewear.
For those who donât know yet, you can now unlock your phone with a face mask on the 15.4 beta software
Overrated product
from where you got that wallpaper?
The "notch" at the top of the screen. I'm with you there. As well as any phone with a "keypunch camera (selfie camera)" on the screen They had it on almost all phones before 2018. Then did away with them at least on the Samsung phones…I happened to be in the market for a new phone during the Black Friday week and got a great leal on a Note 9….no keypunch camera. And to this day I don't think there is any phone w/o a keypunch camera on the screen. Why are companies doing this??
There are several camera technologies they could be using to keep the screen clear. The "under the screen camera (Note 9)" , the pop-up camera (…tht pops up from inside the top edge of the phone. hidden when not in use….it's not a difficult innovation to implement….Had Apple not still be using the notch…I'd consider trying the Max…as it is I'm in no hurry to upgrade my 2018 Note 9 I boutht in late November of that year.
Phone innovations don't sound interesting these few years. Just more of the same (as last year). Still I think there's only one phone with a 4k screen…Sony's Xperia 1…dont know if that's been replaced yet…don't think t hat phone had a keypunch camera…
I got the iPhone 13 mini because itâs easier to stow away when cycling. Put the damn phone down, real life is more interesting.
Who you get your lockscreen
If the new snapdragon 8 Gen 1 coming inside Samsung phones does not surpass a little dinkey iphone 13 mini in battery life, I'm making that switch the same way I stopped drinking sugary drinks for health reasons
seemed like a nice small phone until I saw the price tag in my country Oman minimum of $850 smh
Just replaced my aging Note 9 with the iPhone 13 mini. The setup didnât go as easily as everyone on YT said, requiring me to factory reset and install my apps one at a time. Alarm and ringtones seemed too quiet, however downloading a few from iTunes seems to have solved the issue, however it wonât work with sleep mode so I shut that down and set my own alarm. First day with it and I feel the battery will hold up fine with my usage. Seems solid!! IOS is smooth compared to my N9. I donât watch that much content and the small screen is just fine for YouTube occasionally.
Love your video also your wallpaper can i get some
refurbished 11 pro or 13 min??
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Ngl I only clicked bc I saw Yuji
Drinking game: A shot every time he says âdinkyâ⊠Go!!
I switched from an iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone Mini. I gave the Pro Max to my wife but I have loved the mini in every way. I love itâs size and ease of use. The pocketability of the phone is amazing. I hope apple doesnât axe the mini phone in years to come.
Pixel 4a with your review. It is a good phone. Does have a mind of its own now and again.
Any product that sells up to 5% of the total number of iPhones sold every year should be considered successful.
After 3 months of use my iPhone 13 mini battery health is 98%.. is it okay?
Man You are fun, your analogies are the best, loved the one at 04:12 (stuff even more cash in Timmy Cook's G String). đ€Łđ€Ł
Hi
can you share your wallpaper link please
I'll be sticking with my Poco X3 pro @ ÂŁ250…thank-you !
people are slowly waking up to the fact that apple's day's are over…the 'brand' are sinking as surely as the American empire….