For people hesitating for the size, I really encourage you to "take the risk" and see. I sold my 12 Pro for the 13 Mini and now the size feels normal, even big sometimes. Now I see how phones have been getting (too) big and how a 13 Mini is the perfect size. It's even great for consuming content, I firstly thought I was going to use less my phone, but actually I use more than before of the confort it is in my hand..!
@@eliasjohnnyyt1745 I’ve had a 12 Mini for a year and have never come close to using its battery during one day. It has a couple of hours better battery than the 8 I upgraded from. And the 13 Mini is even better.
@@slimerone Well, Apple did a few things wrong last year with the mini and they learned. This years base model is 128GB instead of 64GB for the same price and the battery is so much better! It’s now as good as last years Pro model! I think that a lot of people will buy the mini this year around. But Apple plans years ahead so it is likely they excluded the mini for next year but hopefully they will let it return after that. Fingers crossed…! 🤞
I moved from a 12 Pro Max to a 13 Mini and couldn't be happier. I was anticipating a major downgrade in battery life, but surprisingly I can't notice a difference. The size is perfect, the cameras are better, and the phone feels like it runs noticeably cooler. I got myself the magsafe battery pack as well and I love how it fits perfectly with the mini phone. With the battery pack, I could easily get through two days with this phone without needing to plug in.
@@tavishtiwari7850 It absolutely ate through my 12 mini’s battery health. My mini is already down to 83% battery health in less than a year. Unfortunately I had to use the battery pack to keep my phone alive at work.
I upgraded from the 8 to 13 mini, and I love it. Such a great upgrade. My wife traded in her regular 12 for a 13 mini because she was jealous of my smaller phone. She loves the 13 mini as well. My battery life is great right now. I am not a power user though.
@Dog Mutt yes, what's the problem, yes they are rich, what's the problem? they make good products, I support companies that give good products, I don't pay any cent to Samsung or Microshit, they do crap!
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz bro, I’m an iPhone user, but don’t be so ignorant. Apples has lost its creativity and innovation. And plus, they over charge to shit. The only thing you’re paying for is nice user interface and the apple symbol on the back. Respect other phones.
13 mini is perfect for me, when you hold your phone swipe your thumb from left to right and you will see the radius of reachability and you can see how silly it is for phones to be larger. battery life is excellent ,camera is great and i'll be keeping this for a couple years.
Watching this in December 2023 using my Iphone 13 mini This is my dream phone! Just upgraded last Nov 2023 from the tank like iPhone XR And i am loving the compact factor. Super comfortable to use and super beautiful. I am really surprised when it comes to battery life! The phone lasted a whole day with out charging! But to play safe, i bought a Romoss MagSafe charge. But super seldom to use. Cheers to my IPhone 13mini!
as someone who has been using an iPhone 6S (the perfect sized phone imo) for 5 years and counting.. the iPhone 13 mini looks like the phone I've been holding out for. definitely going to get this. my 6S still works amazing though, aside from some mild camera audio issues and the camera being just far inferior at this point to any of the latest models.
@@NamaDoodoo i used to like bigger phones until it started bothering me when i would lose it or feel uncomfortable sitting with a big phone in my pocket, when i used a smaller phone then i started to realize that this was the perfect size for me and i'd not want to change it
13 mini was it for me. I tried the 13 pro In the store and it felt much too big for me. Pro motion was noticeable but not at all worth 300 bucks. All the camera comparisons show quality between 13 and pro to be pretty much the same. Sure you get telephoto lenses but the most important are the main and ultra wide which are pretty much the same on the 13 and the pro. Once again this year just like last year apple couldn’t sell me on going pro. 13 mini is just the best
@@parenpi yeahhhhh right! My XR felt so heavy, I can never get used to it... It's also so big and heavy, it felt tiresome to use it all day... I ended using my xiaomi redmi 4 prime as my daily driver, it's screen is not as big as XR... 5inch is the sweet spot for me
Just upgraded from the XS & I’m so happy. The size is just perfect, fits in my hand like I remember older phones doing, it’s super smart looking and generally just a really decent little phone. I was so close to going with the 13 pro but I’m so glad I went with the mini, it’s perfect
I actually got the 12 mini and traded it a few months later. It is fine for simple use, but if you watch a lot of videos or read a lot on your phone, the small screen can get very exhausting, so be sure what you want from your phone before you go for the mini.
I have bought this amazing phone and omg , never regretted it , such an awesome form factor , even playing games with backbone controller on it doesn't feel like I need bigger screen , display quality is superb
I am using iPhone 12 mini as my daily driver for the last few months and the experience is sooooo good obviously 13 mini ll increase the experience. many people actually don't feel they don't need big phones you feel when you use mini and if you use this without a case it looks like a bigger one and the in-hand feel is amazing.
I got the iPhone 13 mini this time too and I’m OBSESSED. I thought I’d think the screen was too small coming from the iPhone 12 but it didn’t make a difference to me at all!
I AM an everyday dad, I DO love small but powerful tech, and this IS my dream phone.. so i'm glad you made this video.. it's like the confirmation of my expectation.. and the cherry on top of the cake is your reference to ocean's twelve quote.. dead on.. two thumbs up 👍👍
For me personally, the best feature I was interested in when upgrading from an older phone - was water resistance. And on iPhone 13 mini it’s IP68 if I’m not mistaken. I would also love to upgrade to this phone, I still am a fan of smaller phones, I don’t understand how people are able to carry around these huge phablets nowadays and not be annoyed by the size.
im planning on upgrading to the 13 mini. i feel like big phones are uncomfortable to carry around and they make my legs sweat when i put them in my pockets
All iPhones have been IP68 since the XS. They’ve actually been water resistant since the iPhone 7 which had an IP67 rating. Personally I have bigger hands and I’ve only had plus and Max iPhones since they started making them. I compared the 13 mini in Best Buy to my 13 pro max and I could never imagine myself with a phone that small.
The thing is that people tend to adapt quickly and also forget! When I, somewhat grudgingly, upgraded from my 6S to a XR, I thought I could never get used to such a huge phone! Two days later, I just loved the big screen and thought I could never return to a smaller phone! When my best friend said she got the 12 mini, I asked why she didn’t get the bigger screen but when she visited me and I held the mini I instantly fell in love with it! The battery in the 12 mini let me wait for the 13 and I am so happy now, knowing my new phone will have camera features of last years Pro Max and the battery of last years regular Pro version! I am so looking forward to the day I will get my 13 mini, with 256GB of storage in this beautiful Product Red tone! Since my 3GS, I always had black or space grey but after the last 1,5 years, I think my life could do with a bit of colour! ✌️😄
I had the 12 mini and just traded it in for the 13 mini and I absolutely love it, the form factor is still my favorite as I like smaller devices but in all honesty besides the better camera (which I really don’t care too much about) the battery life improvement alone was well worth upgrading in my opinion and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my iPhone! 10/10 would recommend
I had the iPhone 12 Pro and I liked the phone...but for some reason I really wanted the iPhone 12 Mini but kept hearing issues with battery life and stuff so I just didnt do it. Now that I heard the battery stuff is fixed on the 13 Mini....i got that 13 mini and I already could not be happier. The small form factor is barely noticeable and texting as a 6'1 man with big hands is still perfectly fine! If anything I CAN TEXT WITH ONE HAND!!!
I did the same path, 13 mini in starlight to replace my black 12 mini. Superb upgrades, and even more future proof! Perfect phone for people who don’t want or need a larger screen with added weight etc.
I only upgrade every 3 years or so. In February of this year i upgraded from the iPhone 8 to the 12 Mini. I do not use the camera much, my main use is apple music. I got the 256GB version for music downloads. I have thousands of songs downloaded and only used 58.47GB. I get a full day from the battery so for me the only thing worth moving to the 13 Mini for is the storage, but to be fair that would be a luxury rather than a necessity. Hope they continue to keep the mini line up. My next upgrade will likely be the 15 Mini... if they make one.
Yeah, I’m struggling right now. I’m the same way with upgrades and went from an iPhone 8 that was on its last leg to a 13 pro and this thing is miserably large. My logic was if I’m going to keep it for 4-5, I should go with the best right now and future proof myself for a bit. Coming from the 8, though, I can not stand how large this thing feels. Everyone who has gotten used to larger phones since the X series says I’ll get used to it in a few days but I don’t see how. I’m giving myself 10 days to get to where this thing feels natural before taking it to Verizon and seeing if I can trade it for a 13 mini and take a loss on the restocking fee. I do really like the 120 Hz display, the sound and the picture quality on the pro but it’s not of much difference to me if I’m using my phone 1/4 as much because I have to stop what I’m doing and use both hands to open the camera But surely, the 13 mini will be leaps and bounds better than my busted up 8 🤷🏻♂️
My dream iPhone is a mini phone, with touch id, 120hz display refresh rate, AND USB TYPE-C... omg... APPLE! JUST DON'T STOP MAKING mini PHONES! THANK YOU!!!
Not having a fingerprint sensor as an option in the mask-wearing scenarios and no usb-c are real dealbreakers for me... wish Google had released smaller Pixels as an option so I wouldn't have to compromise so much. I'm almost forced to go with iPhone mini since no significantly powerful Android options are available
@@bazzybon Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. Since camera quality is very important to me I guess iPhone still feels like a better choice but I'll look into the Zenfone as well.
Coming from a 12 Pro Max I concur with your findings. But the best thing is: Due to the small form factor, chances of dropping it is much smaller so I stopped using a cover. Finally I get a clean iPhone, just like it’s intended by its designer. And to avoid scratches on the back, I use occasionally the Apple Wallet (with Find my function) which doesn’t fall of like it did on the Pro Max.
I got the iPhone 13 mini and the Sony XM4 . I needed a smart phone to easly carry with me while doing outdoor activities/sport and listen to music. I made sure to invest more in a good headphones/earbuds than in the bigger size phones, happy with my investment.
The Bose (35 or 45) are much more comfortable from my experience compare to Sony's. Sound quality from Bose are pretty solid on par with Sony. On Apple device, both Sony and Bose use the same AAC codec. Sony has some fancy sound equalizers, but TBH I don't think you need them.
Great video. I love my 13 mini 256gb I switched from the iPhone 12 Pro Max and I can honestly say I made a great choice 😁!!! I can see myself with this phone for many years to come. APPLE PLEASE keep the mini in the line up 🤞🏿
@@slimerone yeah I just sold my iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 12.9 M1. I’m getting the iPad mini and I’m going to use it in conjunction with my mini 😁
@@gabbylopez1389 yeah I just sold my iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 12.9 M1. I’m getting the iPad mini and I’m going to use it in conjunction with my mini 😁
I work as a delivery driver and I use to use s20 for it. It was terrible as the apps were not optimised for android. I started looking into iPhone and bought iPhone 7 to test the water. It was great (even after coming from a flagship phone like s20) and I realised I prefer small phones. Saw some 12 mini’s reviews and waiting for 13 mini. I’m glad that I waited. Its a fantastic phone. Perfect size with crazy processing power. I got a phone holder with wireless charging and now I don’t carry any power bank with me. I’m an apple sheep now😂
Loved this review! Been using the iphone 11 for 1.5 years and recently I’ve really been missing my iphone 5 for its lightness and ability to type on it with one hand! So i decided to trade in my 11 and upgrade to an iphone 13 mini! I’m so excited guys😆
My dream iphone 14 mini: touch id, even longer battery life (and all the features that makes it possible), same size as 13 mini. Please Apple, make it happen! I keep waiting for that to happen, until then I keep using my dear SE from 2016.
Me: has an iPhone 6 My mom for no reason: what’s your favorite color Me: yellow and blue Her:come home with 13 mini Me: loves it Her: you can’t open it until your birthday Me: pissed My birthday is Oct 19!!! Bruh Edit: tysm for the likes and all lol never got the attention 😅 I love the phone and something happened and I was extra lucky. My stupid iPhone 6 gave quits on me >:) so I got my phone early and I love it.
Last week I switched from the iPhone 6s plus to the 13 mini, my parents were worried it’s to small of a phone for me but it’s lightweight and it feels so much better now when ever I take a look at my old 6 I feel uncomfortable carrying it. It’s definitely worth it, it has great battery life and beautiful camera quality
Yup, after the 12 Mini, which let me down with mediocre battery, I decided to order the 13 Mini 256GB in hopes that the problem might be enough mitigated. Wish me luck.
Try actually just forcing it to be on LTE instead of 5G auto. The difference in battery life is amazing, and you won’t notice any difference in the experience.
@@justinstewart3248 You know, in my Country 4G is a joke, barely available in many places, it was used by operators to jack up the prices. Now imagine what they'll do with 5G... That's why most of my phones are set to 3G...
The 4s was my first iPhone and I held onto it until the X came out where I upgraded to the 8. I loved the smaller size. I just upgraded to the 13 mini and they offered $350 for my 8, so I ended up getting the 128gb 12 mini for $340 instead and got to keep my 8 as a back up. I much prefer the sub 6" screen form factor.
I think what happens is that next year when they drop the mini series, it will continue to be released in a SE form factor which might not get the latest chipset but will probably be at a lower price which for most people will certainly be happy since the apple latest chipset is still 2 years ahead of all android chipset.
I loved it so much that I bought 2 of them...just in case this is the last year for the mini and because the T-Mo BB trade-in deals were so great ($69 out the door for my 12 mini and $79 for my 11 Pro Max).
The size is perfect for me too. I love it. If they don’t ever make another one this size I’ll be using my 13 mini phone until it dies. Which is fine because Battery replacement is only $69 with Apple. Getting a new battery every two years is cheaper than getting a new phone every two years.
FYI for everyone considering the Mini; the small form factor is great, until you want to read what is on the screen. Getting older doesn’t help. These old eyes couldn’t read all those small letters, even with the font size adjusted to the largest available and having all print bolded. Please go into a store that has a Mini, look at your favorite websites to ensure readability. Purchased a 13 Pro, much easier to read.
I preordered the iphone 13 mini and used it for a few days but the battery life was just not convincing and i found running out of battery in the evening after normal use. Ended up returning it and going for the iPhone 13 pro and feel way better with my purchase.
@@VidNibs Yup and i was coming from an iPhone X so it felt like a downgrade going to the iPhone 13 mini with less battery life. I mostly text and web surf throughout the day and i can really appreciate the noticeable battery improvements on the 13 pro. Plus the screen actually feels premium along with the camera which i have had to use to send pics of serial numbers at work. Overall i'd recommend the 13 Pro no matter what over the mini.
I crossed over from being a lifelong Samsung user. Love the Note9 but was getting tired of the bulkiness. I grabbed the Starlight Iphone 13 Mini with 256GB. Love it so far. Still experiencing some growing pains from the switch from Android to Apple. Can you do a tutorial video on how to use the camera on the Mini that shows how to use all the features to help people maximize the features in this awesome little phone? Thanks and keep up the great content!
You sold me on upgrading from my 11 Pro Max. 11/19 delivery. Great comparison against the 4S. We really haven’t realized how big phones have gotten. Thank you for the videos! 🤙🏽✨
Just got a 13 mini. coming from andoid. fucking love it and ios. the new red color is amazing too. came from a note 9 but the size got a little annoying. the mini is perfect
I really like the 12 Mini, but two things that I don’t love are the battery and the thermals, the screen got dim in direct sunlight even on not so hot days.
What to dislike: the 12 MP camera (not good for large flatscreen photo sharing and poster prints), the lack of periscopic optical zoom, the lack of under screen fingerprint, especially during Covid, the lighting port, the much heavier weight (not just the battery 1.5 hrs.), and the lack of power purple (and it’s still a bit lengthy for full-screen needs and with the dead space -could be even 5.25” with the same specs and full screen size)
Face id with masks is coming in ios 16 so no finger print sensors needed, battery life is better than the iphone 12 by hours, best performance by far compared to android competitors, apple ecosystem, polished experience and is seemless, lightning is great and type c would only add space in the phone,
The 12mp photos are really sharp and clear though. If someone uses a 50mp or higher camera, you get actually worse dynamic range, focus is worse, More storage, and bad low light performance
It is all about the optimization. I wanted the s21 but as soon as i tried out iphone and the cameras i now changed my mind. Android cameras are not NEARLY as good for video taking than iphone is. Iphone video looks stunning like a dlsr and it looks clear in the day and in the night. The android phones look noisy and very unuseable when in lower light. They also look noticabley worse in all cases. Photos are quite comparable however. For this reason and more being that there are no good small android phones like the 13 mini, I will purchase tge 13 mini.
You will rarely use the periscopic 100x zoom on the s21 ultra. It is more of a gimmic to most people and only professionals would really consider using it a lot.
I just got the 13 mini and it so far reminds me of the iPhone 4. I like this phone a lot more than my huge X I had before but it looks and feels like a throwback.
I love this thing, takes me back to the days of one hand operation on the iPhone 5. My favorite iPhone of all time until I got my hands on the 13 mini.
@@ni9619 according to my app it’s 12 hours screen on time and 6 hours screen off time on average but just so you know I’m using an iPhone 7 battery case so I never actually run out of batteries 🔋
@@LouisLuzuka that’s good I used to have a iPhone se 2020 but my battery health was at 85% and it was draining pretty fast so I got a xs but the phone was goodn
I have iPhone 12 mini and I absolutely love it. Planned to upgrade to 13 mini because of the better battery life. However, as I started travelling to College for the first time since the Mini got released I found out that when using hotspot the battery just goes down like crazy and I do not feel confident getting through the whole day. So I decided to upadte to regular 13 but boy, I’m so gonna miss it. I hope Apple won’t stop making them. I just hope mini was slightly thicker to fit in bigger battery
i really hope too that theres a 14 mini. i love my 12 mini and i dont think ill go with bigger phone for a while. i had giant phone before and really tired of using them. this is also the first time i fully submerge with ios, i dubble before but i was always been an android guy until the mini came along. small but powerful tool.
I've had bigger phones for years but I just got the 13 and I know I have to get use to it but at the same time it's not bad so far, sometimes the bigger phones were aggravating when holding them but honestly,13 feels more relaxing.
I have an Xs, and a oneplus 7 pro. I have found myself grabbing my ipad mini to do any kind of reading/couch surfing lately because those two phones aren't quite big enough for comfort. That drove me to order a 13 mini after digging out some of my older(smaller) iphones from the drawer and comparing screens. If they hadn't had the mini in the line up, I was going to try to find a small flip with wifi hotspotting and use my ipad mini for any apps.
Got the 13 mini from the regular 11. Love the small size. I have the iPad Mini on the way so that will be my larger screen device that I can take notes with. Still feel like the pro Max is not quite pro enough to justify the jump in price and size (no fast charge, no USB c, no Apple Pencil support)
@@williamnewland4706 you should! The 13 Mini has been my favorite phone I’ve used since the old iPhone 5S. The improved battery life is a godsend and with MagSafe I got a wireless portable charger to top it off on the go. I strongly recommend the Belkin version as it’s the perfect size for the mini (just get a MagSafe case), has slightly faster charge speeds (7.5 vs 5V) compared to others, and doubles as a magsafe charging puck because it can do pass through charging (it’ll charge up the phone first then recharge itself). Theoretically with this you don’t need Lightning cables anymore as it can charge your phone at night or your AirPods, and everything else apple is USB C as far as what I use. The only improvements for the phone going forward that I’d really want is 120Hz, , pastel colors like the XR series, and of course actual USB C.
The Mini lineup has helped me not get hand fatigue / cramps anymore. And it has made me more aware of how much time I spend on my phone. The form factor, comfort in the hand and size is what is amazing about it. Plus, I don’t even feel it in my pocket and that’s a luxury itself!
I'm going to upgrade from a 11 pro. Which I don't have any complaints with and I've had it for two years. I wasn't happy when they made the 11 pro bigger and again not happy the 13 pro is bigger than that. I had no complaints with the 8 either. And if you're wondering I'm a heavy user but don't use all the good things these phones can do.
I went front a galaxy s21 to the 13 mini, and I really like it. I’m still adjusting to the differences in OS, but the small form factor is just perfect. It is so single-handed use friendly. It’s not heavy, not bulky, and I don’t feel like I’ve lost screen space. I’m not a power user, but when I get home from work I usually still have 60-70% battery. It’s worth switching operating systems over.
You are right on, when in my pocket I can not even notice it. Also, I did the size comparison to my old 5S and the mini is smaller. Perfect iphone for me. Great review.
For people hesitating for the size, I really encourage you to "take the risk" and see. I sold my 12 Pro for the 13 Mini and now the size feels normal, even big sometimes. Now I see how phones have been getting (too) big and how a 13 Mini is the perfect size. It's even great for consuming content, I firstly thought I was going to use less my phone, but actually I use more than before of the confort it is in my hand..!
how about the battery life? is it at the same level as your old 12 Pro or worse?? i'm thinking of getting one myself.
This exactly. I actually think the “mini” marketing term does it a disservice.
@@eliasjohnnyyt1745 I’ve had a 12 Mini for a year and have never come close to using its battery during one day. It has a couple of hours better battery than the 8 I upgraded from. And the 13 Mini is even better.
@@eliasjohnnyyt1745 battery life is as good as last yrs pro and even if you aren’t a hardcore use as long as the last pro max battery life
@@eliasjohnnyyt1745 All day on a single charge with moderate use. Vastly improved from the 12.
This is exactly the iPhone steve jobs would’ve wanted
Agreed
EXACTLY!
The notch and camara shape
@@lostworld5667 exactly. I think he would have been all in on the form factor, but there probably would have been some design differences.
PERIOD👏
Please buy this so they’ll continue the mini series!
Ok Nic my boy ☺
Done
I am sure they won’t stop making mini phone
Is the $$ printing machine
@@vilatbounthong9446 I read this is the last year for mini because it is not selling so well despite YTers propping it up
@@slimerone
Well, Apple did a few things wrong last year with the mini and they learned. This years base model is 128GB instead of 64GB for the same price and the battery is so much better! It’s now as good as last years Pro model! I think that a lot of people will buy the mini this year around.
But Apple plans years ahead so it is likely they excluded the mini for next year but hopefully they will let it return after that. Fingers crossed…! 🤞
I moved from a 12 Pro Max to a 13 Mini and couldn't be happier. I was anticipating a major downgrade in battery life, but surprisingly I can't notice a difference. The size is perfect, the cameras are better, and the phone feels like it runs noticeably cooler. I got myself the magsafe battery pack as well and I love how it fits perfectly with the mini phone. With the battery pack, I could easily get through two days with this phone without needing to plug in.
Wait till the magsafe eats through the battery health. No hate though, my experience with magsafe has led me to the above mentioned conclusion
The 🍎 mag safe? I’m thinking about getting this combo
Iphone 13 mini camera is better than Iphone 12 PRO MAX???? You sure ? Why?
@@mikemike9888 it has the 12 PM sensors right?
@@tavishtiwari7850 It absolutely ate through my 12 mini’s battery health. My mini is already down to 83% battery health in less than a year. Unfortunately I had to use the battery pack to keep my phone alive at work.
I upgraded from the 8 to 13 mini, and I love it. Such a great upgrade. My wife traded in her regular 12 for a 13 mini because she was jealous of my smaller phone. She loves the 13 mini as well. My battery life is great right now. I am not a power user though.
Same here, switched from 8 to 13 mini!
Went from an SE2020 to the 13mini. Such a good ass phone
Same here, I don't go too crazy on Facebook and games. Battery life has been amazing.
Buy and support the 13 mini to Apple continue releasing, 14 mini, 15 mini etc.
💯
Yes.
Can't agree more.
@Dog Mutt yes, what's the problem, yes they are rich, what's the problem? they make good products, I support companies that give good products, I don't pay any cent to Samsung or Microshit, they do crap!
@@JohnSmith-zl8rz bro, I’m an iPhone user, but don’t be so ignorant. Apples has lost its creativity and innovation. And plus, they over charge to shit. The only thing you’re paying for is nice user interface and the apple symbol on the back. Respect other phones.
Feels so good in my pocket in a sense that I don't feel it when I'm exercising; or just moving around in general.
I didn’t think I’d be a small phone person but there’s something so elegant about it. Starlight looks great too
13 mini is perfect for me, when you hold your phone swipe your thumb from left to right and you will see the radius of reachability and you can see how silly it is for phones to be larger. battery life is excellent ,camera is great and i'll be keeping this for a couple years.
Im just in love with the size. I went from the XS max to the 13 mini, and I just love how I can finally use my phone with just one hand
Watching this in December 2023 using my Iphone 13 mini
This is my dream phone!
Just upgraded last Nov 2023 from the tank like iPhone XR
And i am loving the compact factor.
Super comfortable to use and super beautiful.
I am really surprised when it comes to battery life! The phone lasted a whole day with out charging!
But to play safe, i bought a Romoss MagSafe charge.
But super seldom to use.
Cheers to my IPhone 13mini!
as someone who has been using an iPhone 6S (the perfect sized phone imo) for 5 years and counting.. the iPhone 13 mini looks like the phone I've been holding out for. definitely going to get this. my 6S still works amazing though, aside from some mild camera audio issues and the camera being just far inferior at this point to any of the latest models.
Wow 6s to 13mini it will be night and day enjoy👍🏻I have a 13mini and an 11pro
Bought blue 13 mini today before watching this. Had to look it up tho and after seeing all these positive comments About it i feel really Happy!
Same
Apple will be shocked when the sales figures come out and the 13 Mini is the hottest selling phone.
It won’t be bruh. Most people don’t want a small phone
@@NamaDoodoo That's true. And sad, because people don't know what they are missing.
@@NamaDoodoo i used to like bigger phones until it started bothering me when i would lose it or feel uncomfortable sitting with a big phone in my pocket, when i used a smaller phone then i started to realize that this was the perfect size for me and i'd not want to change it
@@NamaDoodoo I challenge you to go to the apple store and hold one. Most people don’t say bruh anymore.
@@FoxSleeping That sounds like a lot of effort bruh
13 mini was it for me. I tried the 13 pro In the store and it felt much too big for me. Pro motion was noticeable but not at all worth 300 bucks. All the camera comparisons show quality between 13 and pro to be pretty much the same. Sure you get telephoto lenses but the most important are the main and ultra wide which are pretty much the same on the 13 and the pro. Once again this year just like last year apple couldn’t sell me on going pro. 13 mini is just the best
If money wasn’t an issue would you get the 13pro over 13 mini?
@@AllenMutia hmmm I would like to say no because the mini feels so good in hand
@@AllenMutia I would go for both for sure.
@@martinong9380 that’s the right answer! Winners think BOTH 💪🏼
13 Pro is too big for you? Damn , I'm wishing the 6.9" Note20Ultra I own was bigger 😅
Getting this phone tomorrow. Very excited moving from an 11 to a 13 mini
Pulled the trigger after seeing this video. I got tired of the weight of my XR. Keep up the good work Gary!
I’m about to do the same exact thing this week. How do you like it so far??
@@weaseltears3785 perfect size, perfect weight….. excellent upgrade from the XR
@@parenpi yeahhhhh right! My XR felt so heavy, I can never get used to it... It's also so big and heavy, it felt tiresome to use it all day... I ended using my xiaomi redmi 4 prime as my daily driver, it's screen is not as big as XR... 5inch is the sweet spot for me
Now that y'all gat the mini
Can I have your xr
I'm worried about losing it....at least you know the XR is pulling your trousers down. Just ordered on though.
Just upgraded from the XS & I’m so happy. The size is just perfect, fits in my hand like I remember older phones doing, it’s super smart looking and generally just a really decent little phone. I was so close to going with the 13 pro but I’m so glad I went with the mini, it’s perfect
Midnight is a bad ass color. So dark blue it looks black. Very inky looking.
I went with the midnight 13 Mini, got a MagSafe battery for those just in case days and I love it.
Bruh
Haven’t bought a new iPhone in three years. I got the 13 mini and enjoy it
I actually got the 12 mini and traded it a few months later. It is fine for simple use, but if you watch a lot of videos or read a lot on your phone, the small screen can get very exhausting, so be sure what you want from your phone before you go for the mini.
I went from the 12 to the 12 mini to the 13 mini baby LFG!!!!! its a packed little powerhouse
I have bought this amazing phone and omg , never regretted it , such an awesome form factor , even playing games with backbone controller on it doesn't feel like I need bigger screen , display quality is superb
I am using iPhone 12 mini as my daily driver for the last few months and the experience is sooooo good obviously 13 mini ll increase the experience. many people actually don't feel they don't need big phones you feel when you use mini and if you use this without a case it looks like a bigger one and the in-hand feel is amazing.
I got the iPhone 13 mini this time too and I’m OBSESSED. I thought I’d think the screen was too small coming from the iPhone 12 but it didn’t make a difference to me at all!
One of the better tech reviewers! You and MKBHD Here make watching this stuff easy.
I AM an everyday dad, I DO love small but powerful tech, and this IS my dream phone.. so i'm glad you made this video.. it's like the confirmation of my expectation.. and the cherry on top of the cake is your reference to ocean's twelve quote.. dead on.. two thumbs up 👍👍
I went from iPhone 12 to an iPhone 13 mini, I have 55% leftover from a full day at work which is more than my iPhone 12. The screen size is amazing!
For me personally, the best feature I was interested in when upgrading from an older phone - was water resistance. And on iPhone 13 mini it’s IP68 if I’m not mistaken. I would also love to upgrade to this phone, I still am a fan of smaller phones, I don’t understand how people are able to carry around these huge phablets nowadays and not be annoyed by the size.
im planning on upgrading to the 13 mini. i feel like big phones are uncomfortable to carry around and they make my legs sweat when i put them in my pockets
All iPhones have been IP68 since the XS. They’ve actually been water resistant since the iPhone 7 which had an IP67 rating. Personally I have bigger hands and I’ve only had plus and Max iPhones since they started making them. I compared the 13 mini in Best Buy to my 13 pro max and I could never imagine myself with a phone that small.
The thing is that people tend to adapt quickly and also forget! When I, somewhat grudgingly, upgraded from my 6S to a XR, I thought I could never get used to such a huge phone!
Two days later, I just loved the big screen and thought I could never return to a smaller phone!
When my best friend said she got the 12 mini, I asked why she didn’t get the bigger screen but when she visited me and I held the mini I instantly fell in love with it!
The battery in the 12 mini let me wait for the 13 and I am so happy now, knowing my new phone will have camera features of last years Pro Max and the battery of last years regular Pro version!
I am so looking forward to the day I will get my 13 mini, with 256GB of storage in this beautiful Product Red tone! Since my 3GS, I always had black or space grey but after the last 1,5 years, I think my life could do with a bit of colour! ✌️😄
I had the 12 mini and just traded it in for the 13 mini and I absolutely love it, the form factor is still my favorite as I like smaller devices but in all honesty besides the better camera (which I really don’t care too much about) the battery life improvement alone was well worth upgrading in my opinion and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my iPhone! 10/10 would recommend
I had the iPhone 12 Pro and I liked the phone...but for some reason I really wanted the iPhone 12 Mini but kept hearing issues with battery life and stuff so I just didnt do it. Now that I heard the battery stuff is fixed on the 13 Mini....i got that 13 mini and I already could not be happier. The small form factor is barely noticeable and texting as a 6'1 man with big hands is still perfectly fine! If anything I CAN TEXT WITH ONE HAND!!!
I did the same path, 13 mini in starlight to replace my black 12 mini. Superb upgrades, and even more future proof! Perfect phone for people who don’t want or need a larger screen with added weight etc.
I only upgrade every 3 years or so. In February of this year i upgraded from the iPhone 8 to the 12 Mini. I do not use the camera much, my main use is apple music. I got the 256GB version for music downloads. I have thousands of songs downloaded and only used 58.47GB. I get a full day from the battery so for me the only thing worth moving to the 13 Mini for is the storage, but to be fair that would be a luxury rather than a necessity. Hope they continue to keep the mini line up. My next upgrade will likely be the 15 Mini... if they make one.
Actually there are speculations that the 13 mini is the last one.
@@jayvincent414 yeah they're probably not going to make anymore. Demand just isn't there, which is honestly a shame.
Unfortunately, most customers want phones large af which you can't use with one hand. Sad for me, I love small smartphones.
Yeah, I’m struggling right now. I’m the same way with upgrades and went from an iPhone 8 that was on its last leg to a 13 pro and this thing is miserably large. My logic was if I’m going to keep it for 4-5, I should go with the best right now and future proof myself for a bit. Coming from the 8, though, I can not stand how large this thing feels. Everyone who has gotten used to larger phones since the X series says I’ll get used to it in a few days but I don’t see how. I’m giving myself 10 days to get to where this thing feels natural before taking it to Verizon and seeing if I can trade it for a 13 mini and take a loss on the restocking fee. I do really like the 120 Hz display, the sound and the picture quality on the pro but it’s not of much difference to me if I’m using my phone 1/4 as much because I have to stop what I’m doing and use both hands to open the camera
But surely, the 13 mini will be leaps and bounds better than my busted up 8 🤷🏻♂️
@@jayvincent414 I heard the same, it's a shame. Guess when the time comes I will have to use a Phablet.
Upgraded from first gen SE to 13 Mini today. It’s the perfect modern phone imo.
My dream iPhone is a mini phone, with touch id, 120hz display refresh rate, AND USB TYPE-C... omg... APPLE! JUST DON'T STOP MAKING mini PHONES! THANK YOU!!!
Not having a fingerprint sensor as an option in the mask-wearing scenarios and no usb-c are real dealbreakers for me... wish Google had released smaller Pixels as an option so I wouldn't have to compromise so much. I'm almost forced to go with iPhone mini since no significantly powerful Android options are available
@@anam00090 you can take a look at Asus Zenfone 8. It's a little bit bigger but stil compact and very powerful.
@@bazzybon Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. Since camera quality is very important to me I guess iPhone still feels like a better choice but I'll look into the Zenfone as well.
getting the 13 mini as a birthday gift from myself ✨ patiently waiting for pre order here in Manila
Coming from a 12 Pro Max I concur with your findings.
But the best thing is:
Due to the small form factor, chances of dropping it is much smaller so I stopped using a cover. Finally I get a clean iPhone, just like it’s intended by its designer.
And to avoid scratches on the back, I use occasionally the Apple Wallet (with Find my function) which doesn’t fall of like it did on the Pro Max.
I got the iPhone 13 mini and the Sony XM4 . I needed a smart phone to easly carry with me while doing outdoor activities/sport and listen to music. I made sure to invest more in a good headphones/earbuds than in the bigger size phones, happy with my investment.
The Bose (35 or 45) are much more comfortable from my experience compare to Sony's. Sound quality from Bose are pretty solid on par with Sony. On Apple device, both Sony and Bose use the same AAC codec. Sony has some fancy sound equalizers, but TBH I don't think you need them.
@@xikefocus i have to disagree with you there, also the sound quality is subjective. Sonys sound much more full, whereas Bose just sound flat.
Iphone 13 sizing is the same like iPhone 12 ? And 13 mini is the same like iPhone 12 mini ?
@@babyyoda9943 The Sony is too uncomfortable for me. Bose sound is solid. I have both currently and the Sony are on the shelf.
Well I mean it’s better than phone arguing, because Headphones CANNOT track, unlike ANDROID
Great video. I love my 13 mini 256gb I switched from the iPhone 12 Pro Max and I can honestly say I made a great choice 😁!!! I can see myself with this phone for many years to come. APPLE PLEASE keep the mini in the line up 🤞🏿
thinkin about doing this but need to use the 13 mini in hand first. 12 pro max is a beast phone though
Doing this tomorrow as well, how do you like it now are you happy with the change?
@@slimerone yeah I just sold my iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 12.9 M1. I’m getting the iPad mini and I’m going to use it in conjunction with my mini 😁
@@gabbylopez1389 yeah I just sold my iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro 12.9 M1. I’m getting the iPad mini and I’m going to use it in conjunction with my mini 😁
I work as a delivery driver and I use to use s20 for it. It was terrible as the apps were not optimised for android. I started looking into iPhone and bought iPhone 7 to test the water. It was great (even after coming from a flagship phone like s20) and I realised I prefer small phones. Saw some 12 mini’s reviews and waiting for 13 mini.
I’m glad that I waited. Its a fantastic phone. Perfect size with crazy processing power. I got a phone holder with wireless charging and now I don’t carry any power bank with me.
I’m an apple sheep now😂
Just upgraded from the 8 to the 13 mini and I agree.. it’s great 👍
The mini so reminds me of my all time favorite iPhone 4S!
I loved that thing!!! I’m already thrilled about getting the iPhone 13 mini!!!
Went for 13 mini. This review reassured me. Thank you very much
Loved this review! Been using the iphone 11 for 1.5 years and recently I’ve really been missing my iphone 5 for its lightness and ability to type on it with one hand! So i decided to trade in my 11 and upgrade to an iphone 13 mini! I’m so excited guys😆
I switched from 8 to 13 Mini and till now am still so trilled for having this cutie!
My dream iphone 14 mini: touch id, even longer battery life (and all the features that makes it possible), same size as 13 mini. Please Apple, make it happen! I keep waiting for that to happen, until then I keep using my dear SE from 2016.
Just gone from the 12 pro max to the 13 mini. What an excellent device
Upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 13mini star light white and just love it. It’s a tiny beast.
Is the camera quality much better?
I’m going to do this. Is it worth?
I got mine 3 days go based on your vid after being on an iPhone 6 for a long time. I'm in love with it.
Switching from 6 to 13 mini! My ghad! I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO ARRIVE!! 😍🔥
Me: has an iPhone 6
My mom for no reason: what’s your favorite color
Me: yellow and blue
Her:come home with 13 mini
Me: loves it
Her: you can’t open it until your birthday
Me: pissed
My birthday is Oct 19!!! Bruh
Edit: tysm for the likes and all lol never got the attention 😅
I love the phone and something happened and I was extra lucky. My stupid iPhone 6 gave quits on me >:) so I got my phone early and I love it.
Enjoy them youtube videos lmaooo
Choose violence and open it.Lmao
Bruh why would she buy it so soon lmaoo
Your mom is awesome haha
You’re lucky. I just wish I was as lucky as you.
13 Mini really is the best iPhone out. Has it for a week now and I like it more than every Pro/Max iPhone I've ever owned.
And game performance for this phone?
@@zane6103 It's smooth and fast!
@@wildwhiskeywolf thank you brother
I ordered my iPhone 13 mini and it comes in today I’m so excited and you helped me make the choice
Based on this review I just ordered the 13
Mini. We shall see
Last week I switched from the iPhone 6s plus to the 13 mini, my parents were worried it’s to small of a phone for me but it’s lightweight and it feels so much better now when ever I take a look at my old 6 I feel uncomfortable carrying it. It’s definitely worth it, it has great battery life and beautiful camera quality
I’m so with you. Phones have gotten too big. I personally went with the mini over the Pro because I just want a small phone
Yup, after the 12 Mini, which let me down with mediocre battery, I decided to order the 13 Mini 256GB in hopes that the problem might be enough mitigated. Wish me luck.
Try actually just forcing it to be on LTE instead of 5G auto. The difference in battery life is amazing, and you won’t notice any difference in the experience.
@@justinstewart3248 You know, in my Country 4G is a joke, barely available in many places, it was used by operators to jack up the prices. Now imagine what they'll do with 5G... That's why most of my phones are set to 3G...
The 4s was my first iPhone and I held onto it until the X came out where I upgraded to the 8. I loved the smaller size. I just upgraded to the 13 mini and they offered $350 for my 8, so I ended up getting the 128gb 12 mini for $340 instead and got to keep my 8 as a back up. I much prefer the sub 6" screen form factor.
I’m gonna pull the trigger on the 13 mini tomorrow I’m excited to have this phone. The video was very good!
I was thinking about upgrading my 12 mini to 13, this video makes a strong case for upgrading. 13 mini has significant improvement over the 12
I think what happens is that next year when they drop the mini series, it will continue to be released in a SE form factor which might not get the latest chipset but will probably be at a lower price which for most people will certainly be happy since the apple latest chipset is still 2 years ahead of all android chipset.
That would actually be ideal. I just want the form factor, but won't pay $700. I would get it for sure if it was the SE.
I loved it so much that I bought 2 of them...just in case this is the last year for the mini and because the T-Mo BB trade-in deals were so great ($69 out the door for my 12 mini and $79 for my 11 Pro Max).
I love this phone. Fits perfectly in my hand, I ain’t gonna complain ngl, very fast and fit in my hand so well
The size is perfect for me too. I love it. If they don’t ever make another one this size I’ll be using my 13 mini phone until it dies. Which is fine because Battery replacement is only $69 with Apple. Getting a new battery every two years is cheaper than getting a new phone every two years.
FYI for everyone considering the Mini; the small form factor is great, until you want to read what is on the screen. Getting older doesn’t help. These old eyes couldn’t read all those small letters, even with the font size adjusted to the largest available and having all print bolded. Please go into a store that has a Mini, look at your favorite websites to ensure readability. Purchased a 13 Pro, much easier to read.
Correct
That’s actually a good point no one is talking about
Use the zoom setting. It’s perfect. Age 55 here.
An iphone mini with 120hz and notchless = perfection
I preordered the iphone 13 mini and used it for a few days but the battery life was just not convincing and i found running out of battery in the evening after normal use. Ended up returning it and going for the iPhone 13 pro and feel way better with my purchase.
@@VidNibs Yup and i was coming from an iPhone X so it felt like a downgrade going to the iPhone 13 mini with less battery life. I mostly text and web surf throughout the day and i can really appreciate the noticeable battery improvements on the 13 pro. Plus the screen actually feels premium along with the camera which i have had to use to send pics of serial numbers at work. Overall i'd recommend the 13 Pro no matter what over the mini.
I crossed over from being a lifelong Samsung user. Love the Note9 but was getting tired of the bulkiness. I grabbed the Starlight Iphone 13 Mini with 256GB. Love it so far. Still experiencing some growing pains from the switch from Android to Apple. Can you do a tutorial video on how to use the camera on the Mini that shows how to use all the features to help people maximize the features in this awesome little phone? Thanks and keep up the great content!
You sold me on upgrading from my 11 Pro Max. 11/19 delivery. Great comparison against the 4S. We really haven’t realized how big phones have gotten. Thank you for the videos! 🤙🏽✨
Just got a 13 mini. coming from andoid. fucking love it and ios. the new red color is amazing too. came from a note 9 but the size got a little annoying. the mini is perfect
don't you miss your note9?
Marcus Brownlee eat your heart out. I found the next smart and charismatic tech guy on YT. Excellent! Love both of you of course
It’s great to see a better battery on this one!
i went from 12 Pro Max to the 13 mini! i love it!
Got myself an IPhone 12 mini and it really feels marvellous.
I really like the 12 Mini, but two things that I don’t love are the battery and the thermals, the screen got dim in direct sunlight even on not so hot days.
Right??!! Mine also dims at times when i charge it😤
What to dislike: the 12 MP camera (not good for large flatscreen photo sharing and poster prints), the lack of periscopic optical zoom, the lack of under screen fingerprint, especially during Covid, the lighting port, the much heavier weight (not just the battery 1.5 hrs.), and the lack of power purple (and it’s still a bit lengthy for full-screen needs and with the dead space -could be even 5.25” with the same specs and full screen size)
Face id with masks is coming in ios 16 so no finger print sensors needed, battery life is better than the iphone 12 by hours, best performance by far compared to android competitors, apple ecosystem, polished experience and is seemless, lightning is great and type c would only add space in the phone,
The 12mp photos are really sharp and clear though. If someone uses a 50mp or higher camera, you get actually worse dynamic range, focus is worse, More storage, and bad low light performance
It is all about the optimization. I wanted the s21 but as soon as i tried out iphone and the cameras i now changed my mind. Android cameras are not NEARLY as good for video taking than iphone is. Iphone video looks stunning like a dlsr and it looks clear in the day and in the night. The android phones look noisy and very unuseable when in lower light. They also look noticabley worse in all cases. Photos are quite comparable however. For this reason and more being that there are no good small android phones like the 13 mini, I will purchase tge 13 mini.
The weight is only 10 grams heavier( virtually NO perceaptual difference from last years 12 mini at all.
You will rarely use the periscopic 100x zoom on the s21 ultra. It is more of a gimmic to most people and only professionals would really consider using it a lot.
I just got the 13 mini and it so far reminds me of the iPhone 4. I like this phone a lot more than my huge X I had before but it looks and feels like a throwback.
It fits in my pocket. That's it! An awesome camera and phone that fits in my jeans... that's a perfect phone.
I’m getting the iPhone 13 mini in a few days; I’ve only owned the IPhone 5s and IPhone 6 so I’m pretty excited
I love this thing, takes me back to the days of one hand operation on the iPhone 5. My favorite iPhone of all time until I got my hands on the 13 mini.
my SE doesn't go through a full day but I'm happy with it! I hope the mini keeps going for the 3rd gen or mini SE
Update?
@@ni9619 still enjoying my se 2020!
@@LouisLuzuka how many hours of screen time are you getting?
@@ni9619 according to my app it’s 12 hours screen on time and 6 hours screen off time on average but just so you know I’m using an iPhone 7 battery case so I never actually run out of batteries 🔋
@@LouisLuzuka that’s good I used to have a iPhone se 2020 but my battery health was at 85% and it was draining pretty fast so I got a xs but the phone was goodn
I upgraded from iPhone XS to 13 Mini and I cannot be happier.
I have iPhone 12 mini and I absolutely love it. Planned to upgrade to 13 mini because of the better battery life. However, as I started travelling to College for the first time since the Mini got released I found out that when using hotspot the battery just goes down like crazy and I do not feel confident getting through the whole day. So I decided to upadte to regular 13 but boy, I’m so gonna miss it. I hope Apple won’t stop making them. I just hope mini was slightly thicker to fit in bigger battery
I upgraded from samsung to 13 mini..no regrets …first i though the size would matter but it is perfect..easy to use
I can't wait for my mini to get to me. Hopefully I will get it until the end of the month even though I preordered it when it became available :))
i really hope too that theres a 14 mini. i love my 12 mini and i dont think ill go with bigger phone for a while. i had giant phone before and really tired of using them. this is also the first time i fully submerge with ios, i dubble before but i was always been an android guy until the mini came along.
small but powerful tool.
Yep...lifelong Android guy here too.. Thinking of going to team apple
I've had bigger phones for years but I just got the 13 and I know I have to get use to it but at the same time it's not bad so far, sometimes the bigger phones were aggravating when holding them but honestly,13 feels more relaxing.
I have an Xs, and a oneplus 7 pro. I have found myself grabbing my ipad mini to do any kind of reading/couch surfing lately because those two phones aren't quite big enough for comfort. That drove me to order a 13 mini after digging out some of my older(smaller) iphones from the drawer and comparing screens.
If they hadn't had the mini in the line up, I was going to try to find a small flip with wifi hotspotting and use my ipad mini for any apps.
Got the 13 mini from the regular 11. Love the small size. I have the iPad Mini on the way so that will be my larger screen device that I can take notes with. Still feel like the pro Max is not quite pro enough to justify the jump in price and size (no fast charge, no USB c, no Apple Pencil support)
Perfect combination!
iPad mini 6 iPhone 13 mini is the perfect combo! I have a iPad mini 6 and currently have the XR I’m seriously thinking about getting the 13 mini
@@williamnewland4706 you should! The 13 Mini has been my favorite phone I’ve used since the old iPhone 5S. The improved battery life is a godsend and with MagSafe I got a wireless portable charger to top it off on the go. I strongly recommend the Belkin version as it’s the perfect size for the mini (just get a MagSafe case), has slightly faster charge speeds (7.5 vs 5V) compared to others, and doubles as a magsafe charging puck because it can do pass through charging (it’ll charge up the phone first then recharge itself). Theoretically with this you don’t need Lightning cables anymore as it can charge your phone at night or your AirPods, and everything else apple is USB C as far as what I use. The only improvements for the phone going forward that I’d really want is 120Hz, , pastel colors like the XR series, and of course actual USB C.
The Mini lineup has helped me not get hand fatigue / cramps anymore. And it has made me more aware of how much time I spend on my phone. The form factor, comfort in the hand and size is what is amazing about it. Plus, I don’t even feel it in my pocket and that’s a luxury itself!
I mean the screen time feature on literally every apple device should already be a good way to be aware of how much time you spend on your phone...
@@HearMeLearn he was probably referencing the shorter battery life as compared to the pro and pro max
Yup I agreed on this statement. The hand fatigue is one of my concern on heavy smartphone
@@wuxee7265 I was!
@@KikiDaily09 Comfort in the hand is such an easy thing to overlook nowadays
I've bought iPhone 13 mini (replacement for my 11 Pro Max) exactly for the reasons you mentioned
Paired it with a apple mag pack and I’m loving it
Moved from my good old & slow 4S to this 13 Mini. 2021 best investment :)
I used to own the iPhone 10xs max then moved to the 12 mini.. happily I don’t limp anymore and no more arm cramps 😅
i got an iPhone 13 Mini this year thanks to this video. It is good.
I'm going to upgrade from a 11 pro. Which I don't have any complaints with and I've had it for two years. I wasn't happy when they made the 11 pro bigger and again not happy the 13 pro is bigger than that. I had no complaints with the 8 either. And if you're wondering I'm a heavy user but don't use all the good things these phones can do.
I was a little hesitant to get the red mini, but now that I have it I'm so glad I did. The red is deep and not loud or flashy
The camera on this phone is truly perfect .
I went front a galaxy s21 to the 13 mini, and I really like it. I’m still adjusting to the differences in OS, but the small form factor is just perfect. It is so single-handed use friendly. It’s not heavy, not bulky, and I don’t feel like I’ve lost screen space. I’m not a power user, but when I get home from work I usually still have 60-70% battery. It’s worth switching operating systems over.
I'm thinking of doing the same. I'd there anything I should ge warned about and anything you miss from the s21?
You are right on, when in my pocket I can not even notice it. Also, I did the size comparison to my old 5S and the mini is smaller. Perfect iphone for me. Great review.