Had a 13 Mini…returned it. Thought it too small. Then, went back to the Apple Store one week later and bought another one. Glad I did. Missed the size after going back to my huge Motorola 6.8” slab of a phone. Mini is a gem. May not have the sales numbers, but the enthusiasm for this little phone is quite apparent amongst its happy owners. Thanks for the videos!
Actually you know what,so many my friends did switched from bigger models like 12,13 ,14 PRO´s to 12 or 13 mini and All happy out,they don´t wanna big bricks anymor😠😠
Steve Jobs was absolutely against making the iPhone bigger exactly for the reasons you cited. He took a lot of heat from the consumer and tech communities. I wish Apple continued with the mini models.
It’s interesting that he died after the iPhone 4 was released and before the 5 - which was slightly taller. And it’s all been pretty much bigger since then. Remember when small meant premium, before the social media and media consumption through mobile screens era?
@@PocketCams I do remember when smaller was premium haha. I also remember the original iPhone came with a dock, until a lot of these tech reviewers kept saying “I’ll never use this, idk why they include it?” I remember thinking stfu they’ll just start charging for it as an added accessory. Now we pay more and receive less... go figure.
Steve Jobs wouldn't have understood the whole social media craze or gaming craze that's taken over the use of phones, and even if he did he would have made the phone bigger too. It's a space constraint that makes the phone bigger and he would have understood this. Nothing would have been different, except maybe we'd have been getting tech in the iphones long before Android phones... but he's no longer with us so we got stuck with being a few years behind other devices.
I just order an iphone 13mini few days ago. think about it when you enjoy a cup of coffee with your left hand you still can use your phone easily with another hand. this is lifestytle
After my 12pro was stolen, I switched to the 13 mini, a few weeks later the 14s were released. Even though I love to purchase the latest and greatest, I've not had the itch to move up to the 14. I love the 13mini's size and balance, the way the wallet fits flush with the mag case, and the cameras are adequate for my needs. I plan to keep this for a while except if apple releases another mini.
I agree with you. Only thing with me is battery. Some odd reason my phone will get axed using the AirPods after 6-7hrs from full battery & that's with just music only. 100%BH as well, it could be a lemon battery or maybe not. I also plan on keeping mine till hopefully another refresh.
I’m with you on this. I used the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max and even tried out the Pixel 7 only to come back to the 13 Mini. Apple went the wrong direction with the 14 Plus.
@@PocketCams Indeed! The extended holiday return policy did help a bit with the decision. Rocking a Midnight 13 Mini this time! The Mini I sold to try the 14 Pro series was Blue. The Space Black actually influenced my decision to go Midnight on my new Mini haha. The Space Black is probably the most elegant shade of Black I’ve seen from Apple on par with Jet Black.
It 3 kind of people 1. Some people keep their old iPhone longer 2. Someone don’t see a different in a iPhone they will not buy it 3. Most people upgrade their iPhone every year
13 mini is amazing to me. Just switched to it from the XR and its a joy to use. My first iPhone was the first SE and this is almost the same size but with a bigger screen. All the buttons feel like they're in the right place, it fits in a pocket like a phone should, and it'd great. Love it
As I am reviewing this video , I also have a XR and looking to switch to mini. Previous phone was iPhone SE 1st Gen. i miss the compact phone. It hurts my fingers this XR.
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 wound up in a similar situation-- went from a broken 12 mini to the 14 pro this past week after my mini took an unfortunate leap. The 14 pro is gorgeous and was meant to be a moment to treat myself to something big and fancy, but after a few hours of lugging the huge thing around I had a good cry over how much I missed my tiny, super light, and super cute mini! It is just SO ridiculously heavy. I can imagine if I'm goofing around on my phone in bed, all I'd have to do is drop it on my face and come out with a broken nose or a black eye. Maybe both. It just does not feel good to handle, even less so in my tiny hands, and it makes me wonder if they bothered to get feedback on how these absolute bricks feel to hold and use day to day... I've gone and gotten my mini's screen replaced and I went right back to using it, but I'm not so excited about the prospect of returning the pro. In fact, I'm hoping it grows on me like a fungus. I do like a lot of what it has to offer...it's just...heavy enough to be a weapon, which isn't a feature I particularly want out of my phones. I'm sure it's handy in some cases, but if I'm using a chunky phone to defend myself, I'm probably in a rough spot anyhow. Many thanks for your video, it helped me feel quite a bit better knowing I'm not the only one struggling with the mini to pro switch!
When out to the Apple Store for a new iPhone and had some fun checking them out. Ended up buying the iPhone 13 Mini. Fell in love with it when the 12 Mini came out and sadden when no 14 Mini. Hope the mini line up will return, but for now enjoying my blue 13 Mini!!! 😊
I’ve tried pro max’s and Fold series for years. I am now with 13 mini and definitely love the shorter battery life because I will only use it for emergencies instead of 10 hours a fay behind the screen. I enjoy face to face interactions again lol
Thank you! I've happily held on to my iPhone 6 since 2015, I think? -- and figured it was about time to upgrade. I just want to be able to take pictures in the dark, basically, and be able to use a few apps that my 6 won't support. For whatever reason I started shopping around on Amazon, found the refurbished 13 Minis for T-Mobile at $479, and thought it was time. Every single review I watch, people love their 13 Minis. Mine arrives on Tuesday! I tend to keep my stuff in good condition over the long haul and keep it going until it dies -- "drive it into the ground," as Click & Clack The Tappitt Brothers used to say. My 2010 Honda Element (which I bought new) now has 308,000 miles. Going for a million.
I have the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. I went back to the iPhone 13 mini. Then I got tired of missing calls and other notifications (No, Do Not Disturb nor any shortcuts or notifications were turned on/off). Decided to go to Pixel 7 Pro and haven't looked back since.
I am downgrading from an iphone 14 pro to an iphone 13 mini as well, for the same reasons. sadly there's no return/exchange in our country so I had to sell my 14 pro very low so someone would buy it second-hand. thank you for making this. it felt comforting nowing I wasn't the only one :)
I’m glad it was a comfort to you - it’s why I made it. I found returning it actually quite stressful. But once I let go of the idea that I’m supposed to like the more powerful, more recent, more expensive phone, I became ok with it. I chose what suited me, not what Apple thought was the peak experience. Sorry you had to sell yours cheap too.
oh same, i have small hands so when i found out apple was selling mini iphone 13’s i was hooked. im happy with this phone. i wish they’d bring back the minis though but with pro cameras.
i was the same with my 13 pro haha. all the 13s and 14s are essentially the same phones with slight differences. all that power packed into such a tiny phone made it really apealing and convenient to use
Gave up my 14 pro max in July ‘23 for an iPhone 13mini and haven’t looked back since then. I’m riding this one out for a couple more years at least…I’m done carrying around a 2 ton brick daily with features I don’t even use half of them. I’m keeping all my huge size gadgets at home where i can enjoy them and make good use of them…for the road, I’m sticking with the 13mini
This is me. Literally, I had an iPhone 13 min, traded up to the 14 Pro (I wanted the ‘coolest, newest, blah..’) and have been using is for about four months. But yesterday, I went back to the Apple Store and bought a new iPhone 13 mini and intend to sell my iPhone 14 Pro through a used site. I get everything you’re saying about the size, I truly love the compact size and convenience of having such an awesome, powerful small phone. I wish Apple would make a 15 mini with all the latest and greatest, or compromise with an iPhone X/XS style-that phone was still a great size in your hand too! Thanks for this video!
Not weird at all that I’m seeing this pop up in my recommended. It’s like the TH-cam algorithm is helping me reaffirm my switch from 13 Pro Max to my excellent iPhone 13 Mini. Daggum, I’m so much happier with the smallest iPhone. Long live the Mini!
This was one of, if not the best review of the comparisons of the 14 pro and the 13 mini, so much so that you helped me in my decision. as I have been battling the same issues between these phones and I thank you, because I too will be going with the 13 mini, thank you for this video.
I went from a 7 to a 13 mini, so I didn’t have a huge size drop compared to the power upgrade. I have the cheapest iPad from 5 years ago for when I need a big screen.
I did the same thing...sent back the pro 14 and got another mini...I had done the same two years back with my pro eleven and had changed for the 12 mini...you think I had learned ...I will now hold on to my new mini for as long as I can!
The iPhone SE (2020) was my favorite smartphone of all time. I’d still be using it as my daily device if it weren’t for the battery now needing to be serviced. The size and performance of it was perfect. I did think long and hard about getting a 13 mini to replace it but ended up getting a 13 pro. Even though the battery in my SE is subpar now, I still like to switch back to it sometimes at night because of similar reasons to why you love the 13 mini.
I have a 13mini and it is almost perfect (meaning I dont care about any other feature available on any pro model or pro max models even in the 15 series). My next iphone would also be a below 6inch iPhone (if Apple doesn't make it, the 13mini will be the last one and probably a lot cheaper android with a 6+inch screen size is going to be an easy pick).
Really like the Mini! As you said, it’s a perfect size and feels good in the hands. I have a 12 Pro also, but the 13 Mini is my main phone (or it was until I recently got my Apple Watch Ultra😊).
Love my 13 mini. Going to get another one because I got the 128g and want 256g. I plan on keeping the mini until it doesn’t work anymore 😁. I came from a 12 pro. The size and power of mini work great for my use. I don’t need pro features because I don’t won’t use them so the mini is perfect for me. Great video 👍🏾
Good that you got your mini. Not on Apples website anymore. I just got my 13 mini right before they stopped selling it. Even though the sales numbers weren’t good enough for Apple i have seen so many reviews raving about the mini, so I don’t understand Apples decision to stop selling it. So glad I got one. Really hope Apple brings back another mini in the future as an SE.
@@henrysmith883 Apple doesn’t sell a lot of SE models either but they haven’t discontinued them…Apple should have marketed the mini differently. Anyway, hope something similar comes again in the future.
I uprgraded to IPhone 14 Pro from my 6S, which was dying. I have always needed both hands to use my IPhone, so this is not an issue. I've got used the extra weight and size, but an IPhone Pro 14 mini would have been my first choice, if it existed.
That’s a big gap between the 6s and the 14 Pro :) I wonder if Apple might go to a 2-3 year update cycle for the Mini? Might be a good way to tap into a specific market. Also sounds like a good idea for a video :)
I just bought the pink iphone 13 mini after selling my iPhone 14 pro. No regrets so far, i hated the weight and the pain using this heavy pro model. It took me 3 or 4 days to adapt to the size, now i am loving my mini in every way 🥰
OMG i bought a 13 mini 256 gigabytes Product Red iphone last year and i love that phone . I was really pissed out by my previous 6.6 inch phone and i wanted something small and easy to hold even though i have very big hands. Its going to be a year for that phone in a month and i don't have any regret with my purchase . The phone's amazing , i can use it comfortably with a single hand , camera's great , battery could have been better, but ya overall , its awesome !! I really love it when people emphasize their love for smaller phones and its a shame apple stopped the mini lineup of phones. What a bummer !!
It is a bummer. And the 14 plus is doing well enough to mean that the Mini line may be truly dead: The Showdown: 14 Plus vs 13 Mini Sales! th-cam.com/video/h5jB3YLLG64/w-d-xo.html
I tend to use my phone less, to be honest. Just because I notice it less. It can get me through the entire day, some days. Other days, I top up with charger or portable battery. I'd rather do that and have a smaller phone, than a larger phone that I don't find as pleasant to use, with a larger battery.
I like it I put a nice clear phone ring with an actual black ring I use my 14 pro max all day with one hand and theirs not a big pop socket on the back I really like em
Absolutely loving my 13 mini! Unless Apple introduces a new version of it in the future, I’m going to keep this aa my main phone until it breaks into pieces 💙
I got a 13 mini to replace my 8 plus which was around 5 years old, the battery went out on it and didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a battery when I could chip in just a few more hundred dollars and get a brand new phone. I've had my 13 mini for about 3 months now and I love it. It's strange how so many people just write off the mini series as bad or small. It's easy to hold and I never drop it due to being able to easily grip it with one hand as these bigger models basically require both hands. It's easy to fit in your pocket and doesn't take up space no matter where or what you put it in. If you're somebody who just needs to call,text and have basic apps like say Fox News,The Weather Channel, a local news channel app and basic social media aps maybe a few games then you are perfect for a phone like the 13 mini. Maybe if people are the type who use their phone for hours and hours daily then perhaps battery is a issue for you. Since that is the top compliant I see, but personally I've never had that issue and the size of it was the REASON I bought the mini, I think the people who bashed the mini series for it's size missed the whole mini part but I digress.
Yup, agree with all that. I think it's also a great entry point for digital minimalism too - if you're looking to simplify your online life - but you don't want to go all-in on a dumbphome. I'm going to make some videos about that too.
I agree with you 100% in this video. Had a Samsung s20 fe & also iPhone 12 Pro Max and after a while of using those phones, the big screen, heaviness, and bulky feel to it really was bothering me despite the phones being very good. When I bought the 13 mini, immediately I was relieved & knew that all I need is a small powerful device that can get the job done everytime.
I just bought the Iphone 13 mini. Coming from iPhone SE 2020, it was a great update. The phone overall was much smooth. And as I use my phone on One hand constantly, it was a life saver. Don't know what I am going to do in the next years now that the mini line up is gone. I guess Apple will come up with a SE line with similar size and specs to that of the mini.
It'll be interesting to see how they go, seeing as they are targeting the SE towards the business market. I still think there is scope for them to bring back the Mini - perhaps with a bit of a fanfare and even admitting they made a mistake in cutting it?
I loved my iPhone SE 2016. It was my favorite iPhone of all time. I’ve been using my trusty iPhone 11 for almost 3 years now, and i’m getting ready to upgrade soon. My 11 has been a great phone but it’s size is too much to use comfortably. I think my next iPhone will be the 13 mini!
I LOVE my mini. It's perfect. Fast, perfect 'feel' in the hand, great screen, great camera, battery is good enough for a day's use. I'm very sorry Apple won't be offering new mini models in the future. It's a brilliant phone.
Your not alone brother. I had iphone original, 2, 3g, 4s, 5s then had 6s for a long time since it was so good and didn’t want bigger phones. Finally it started feeling dated so i bought a 11 pro and i was disgusted. It was soo heavy, it cramped my hands. I sold it and got a iphone se while i desperately waited for a smaller phone. Couple months later 12mini got announced. I rejoiced in happiness. Ive had 12 mini since release day. Would of got 13mini but i saw it was basically the same phone just thicker and heavier (no good for me) now that minis have been canceled my future is not looking bright for apple :/ The 11 pro 5.8 was perfect it was just too thick and heavy it was metal. If they can make a new generation mini with that same size of 11 pro 5.8 screen and slim with light aluminum it would be a Banger!!! My 12 mini is starting to feel dated i want a faster processor and more ram :/ get it together apple!
Not sure if a 5.8 screen would still feel to big. The 13 Mini is perfect and my wife’s 12 Mini has the same form too. In terms of weight, it’s marginal difference, esp compared to other iPhones.
Watching on my 13 mini. If they don’t have a 15 mini, I’ll buy a new 13 mini in August. Then keep that for a year or two until they release another compact phone. Small. But powerful. You’re totally correct.
This is amazing. I have been considering and researching the 14 pro and trading in my 13 mini, but decided against it a few hours ago. Now I am watching your video and feel really good about my decision to keep the mini. 💙
i recently upgrade from the 11 pro max to the iphone 13. I always told myself once i get a bigger phone im staying that way. I have had larger screen phones since the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I always loved the bigger screen phones for meda comsumption and the real estate. I thought just going to the regular 13 i would be disappointed. However after having the phone for more then a week i realized that its alot more compact for me and works well for me esepcially one handed. So i don't miss it all that much and losing out on that one extra camera lense is not a deal breaker for me as i can tell the differnce in sound and camera quality from the previous phone.
Cheers mate - yes - and there were quite a few reasons. To be honest, I'm not even all that sure why I tried it in the first place. Got a little sucked in by the hype and the deal on offer on trade-in. That cinematic 4K was the business though ...
I have 12 mini for almost 2 years and it’s the first time in my life when I keep so much time a phone. And I want to replace the battery with a new one and only when it will die I will buy 13 mini. Amazing size.
I’m getting tired of my 13 pro max digging into my family friends in my pocket when working. I connected an old 5c, and miss the old size. I carried the 5c for a month and am getting the 13 mini. Waiting for it to arrive tomorrow.
My first iphone was the 4 then 5 then 5s then the 6s plus. I hated how cumbersome the 6s plus was that I went back to the smaller first gen SE and now the 12 mini. I still use the SE as a backup phone and will keep both the SE and mini until a newer small phone is introduced.
You are so right. I upgraded from an iPhone 8 and went for the 14 pro. The Apple salesperson who waited on me was practically yelling at me saying I didn't need the pro and trying to push me to the 14. I agree that the pro is too heavy and wonder how I'm going to exercise with it, but I wanted all of the latest features. I still might return it though.
Yes, I can't imagine the 14 pro in an arm carrier for running. You'd get a very one sided arm workout at the same time :) The salesperson sounds like they knew what your needs were.
If you're planning on exercising then get airpods and an apple watch. If you work out a lot for longer periods, get the apple watch with a cellular plan. I just leave my iphone at home when I work out and my watch streams my music on it's own.
@@BrianRouse I'd look at handling a 13 mini in a shop, or if a friend has one before you make the jump. I love it, but it's a big downsize - I went down from an 11 Pro Max - and you should probably give it a look and feel before you decide.
I was long time looking to iPhone mini. That missing telephoto hold me back. But finally got it and it is pleasure to use single hand. Hope that sometimes Apple will do it again with Pro model features
I trialed using a second hand SE2020 to see if I could cope with the size and OS, and then bought a mini late last year. I’m delighted with it, I have small hands and small pockets, and it fits ❤
I had a 12 Mini (which I loved) and gave to my wife when I got a 14 Pro. But I'm seriously considering selling the 14 Pro and getting a 13 Mini...especially since they gave it better battery life. My issue with the Mini though is the cramped typing experience. I have larger hands and have a hard time going much smaller than the Pro size. But other than that, the Mini is a great phone size.
One tip if you want try it, it actually helped me a lot with this. There are two options that you can change, first one is Display zoom -> larger text and the other one is Text size -> upped the scale with one step. Now it feels exactly like my previous Xs, granted you lose a bit of content. But for me it makes it a lot easier to see, so it was a win win. Got used to it in a matter of hours
I switched from the 11 Pro Max to the 13 Mini and I love it. And to be honest, I wish it was a tiny bit smaller so I don't have to swipe the screen down to reach the top of the screen with one hand.
@@PocketCams Absolutely! The iPhone 4 was my first iPhone and it still is my favourite because of its perfect size. It's the only phone I haven't sold and I still keep it in my drawer, just for the case I would need a backup phone - I occasionally boot it up to see it it still works, and it still does its basic jobs fine. To me, the 13 Mini is the next best thing to the 4; and it's my only choice nowadays, because there is no other more compact and one-hand-friendly alternative. People sometimes ask me if I don't I want to have more screen estate for certain tasks... Sure, I do! That's why I also have an iPad - but I don't need the extra screen estate on the go, so I keep the Mini in my pocket and the iPad at home.
rumors are the next SE is going to be based on the 12/13 mini design. that would be great . because at some point in 3-4 years we are not going to get any iOS updates for our 12 and 13 minis . 😭
I loved the 12 mini. The black color, form factor, light weight, one-handable size. Everything was perfect except for the battery life. Then 13 mini came along and fixed the batter issue and now it became the perfect phone for me (except the color. I don't like the midnight color). But I put on a case anyway so, it's still the perfect phone. I will never replace it unless Apple comes to its senses and releases an SE with the mini form factor or just brings the mini back in the 15 or 16 line up.
I have a similar dilemma, my provider offered me a 800 credit for my 12 mini towards a 14 Pro. I figured it would be nice to have a true zoom camera on a phone but I’m still trying to get used to the weight of the Pro. I rarely use always on display, the camera is all I care about
Had a 14 Pro...bought a 13 Mini on Amazon and sold my 14 Pro...best decision ever! I agree 14 Pro is just too heavy! Hoping a new Mini...on the new line up!
This makes me feel less alone for returning the iPhone 15. My iPhone 7’s battery won’t last very long so it is time to get a new one and embrace “the future”. However, within just 4 hours of using the new iPhone 15 I started getting ridiculously sad over how unnecessary big it was. Hate is a strong word, but that is what I felt. Deeply. After 12 hours I wiped my data, put it back in the box and went back to my iPhone 7. And it’s now returned. But the peer pressure of keeping it felt heavy.
I've lost count of the number of times I've placed some version of the iPhone 15 in my shopping cart. But each time, I manage to resist seeing the purchase through. Still with my 13 Mini.
I've never had a premium device before, and only used Windows phones and Androids in the past, but I finally decided to jump ship and get 13 mini - and I am in love with it. The phone is the perfect size, and I honestly thought it would be even smaller when I saw the 5.4" spec for the screen, which goes to show it definetly isn't too small. I am only facing some battery drainage issues, but I'm guessing this is because I haven't optimized my notifications yet and leave the location services on.
Congrats! You might find one of my latest videos helpful re battery life - iPhone 13 Mini Magsafe Battery: The PERFECT Accessory th-cam.com/video/XTHdJYdIr88/w-d-xo.html
I just, this week, bought a 13 Mini, after owing a 7 plus. The 13 Mini is just right in my pocket and more importantly, fits in my car to connect to Apple CarPlay, as opposed to the 7Plus which doesn’t. Since I’m retired I no longer need to the large iPhone as I purchased a 9” Lenovo Tablet for watch TH-cam and Instagram. So far I’m very happy with my choice.
I remember using the Pixel 4 a few years ago, which was a small device. Now I'm using the Pixel 7, but I'd love to come back to that size of the phone, 13 mini is an interesting device
I've thought about this too. I think it would only work for me if it was the 3x telephoto. Even then, I would have a dilemma between that and the ultrawide - I tend to use that quite a lot.
Wow - I am on the same wavelength as you, as I await delivery of my used, excellent condition iPhone 13 Mini. I had the 13 Mini and loved it for its size and performance, but bought a 14 Pro at launch. The weight and balance of the 14 Pro was off for sure. Taking my dog for daily walks, it would only take an unexpected tug from the pup and my 14 Pro would go flying to the sidewalk (case protected at least). Just too heavy and slightly too big. On my 14 Pro, I'm still under contract (24 monthly credits) but I don't care. I'll sell it later and recoup. Looking forward to the 13 Mini for sure!
@@PocketCams Well, when you buy used, sometimes you have to compromise based on condition, price, etc. It's Product Red, not my first choice but I paid only $422, it has 128GB storage, and warranty through November 2023. Added a black case and it will look like Midnight color to me 😅.
@@PackFan-tv5pj Totally hear you - I got a white after selling my preferred Blue. You get what you get when you need it. Maybe check out my video on how I get the most out of my 128GB 13 Mini too - hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/KsWwLTK5VKw/w-d-xo.html
I got an SE 2020. It is the cheapest iPhone. I like it very much. I’ve never liked small phones. But I really love my Apple products. I also find that my iPad 13 Pro is one of the best electronics I’ve ever had.
I have a 13 Mini and it works for me because I stream off it. Music goes to a speaker, maps go to my car's dashboard and movies go to my TV screen. I see it as a base. I hardly use the phone. Maybe the odd text. I dont need a huge iPhone for those things. Just a powerful iPhone.
Same as yourself. I’ve just got my 2nd iPhone 13 mini today, having felt my 14 pro max was too big and heavy. I marvelled at the size of it when I took it out of the box and familiarised myself with it weight and stature. But…I’m slightly alarmed at its battery life. It dropped 5% watching your video. It’s showing 100% battery health so I’ve either been spoiled by the 14 pro max battery or the battery health has been reset on this new to me, used 13 mini. I’ve got a genuine MagSafe Apple battery coming today but I do prefer to have my wallet attached to the back of my iPhone. I s😅till love the size, power and value of the 13 mini though.
I had the 13 mini for a week before I returned it. Coming from the 8, I preferred the compact size and form of the 13 mini over the 14 plus that I ultimately bought. I liked it overall but the dealbreaker for me was the notch. I couldn't stand how pronounced the notch was on the 12 mini, and the 13 mini was no different as it dug deeper into the display. Knowing that dynamic island digs even deeper than notch 2.0 tells me we won't see another mini until FaceID goes under the display.
I was still using iPhone 6 Plus and once the 13 mini came out I didn’t hesitate at ALL . I went and bought it cash 💰😄 I love ❤️ IPhone 13mini 😁😁😁 and it’s RED ❤️ just beautiful Let Love Rule ❤️😎
Hi! New to your channel and new to the Apple family! Bought the IPhone 13 mini for size and trying to adapt to a more minimalist lifestyle. Anyways, would you be down to post a video of cases for this phone in particular ?
Hey there - thanks for writing. And welcome to the Apple fam :) I prob won't be posting a video about cases, as in NZ they tend to be pretty expensive, and as a small channel right now, I;m keeping expenses down. This is the one I use though, if that's helpful: www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPPSGP03311/Spigen-iPhone-13-mini-54-Liquid-Crystal-Case-Cryst. Check out my new video series on Digital Minimalism though - it might interest you. Just a couple of videos there for now, but a new one every 2-3 weeks in that series coming. Cheers!
Mini is the best. I went from iPhone 4, to a lot of Androids, to iPhone SE 2, to iPhone 13 Mini. To me, iPhone 4 was the best design Apple ever put on an iPhone and the 13 Mini feels just like an up-to-date version of it.
I am exactly in the same predicament! There is something just too top heavy in the iPhone 14 Pro, especially if you add a cover and lens protector. I think many of us (perhaps slightly older folks, and especially those coming from a smaller form factor like an SE or Mini) with a more practical use case (phone is less of social media tool and more of a call and stream whilst on the move device) are finding the balance of the new 14 Pro just too awkward for comfort on the go. I too struggle with the pocket discomfort. I do enjoy the ease of viewing and typing on a large screen, but the dynamic island is frankly a let-down, always on display is kept off as it drains battery and I too feel like I am going to drop the phone whenever I use only one hand. I am still on the fence as to the cameras too. I bet those who really value film and photo quality can make a strong case for this phone - and my old SE was certainly nothing to shout home about in either of the those departments… I am giving myself another 24hours, but the mini 13 could be the way to go given the cameras are a big step up from the SE. Or, I’ll just learn to adapt to the 14 Pro as I guess we all can do given a little time, knowing that it should be future proof for some time. Gosh, if it could just loose 40 grams and a bit of that top heavy feel (oh, and bring back Touch ID!)- It would then be perfect! Don’t tell me that I have just described the iPhone 15…!?
I ve got my 13 mini for a few months by now and this thing is a joy to use it's soo light and small,even if apple didn't sell it anymore i was able to snag a product red 512 GB one from backmarket with 100% battery health,I will keep this phone for a long time since there is truly nothing like it on the market anymore,also I was scared that the battery would be pretty bad but it lasts me all day with no issues(that's on ios 15.5,idk how it is on ios 17 since I didn't update)
Had a 13 Mini…returned it. Thought it too small. Then, went back to the Apple Store one week later and bought another one. Glad I did. Missed the size after going back to my huge Motorola 6.8” slab of a phone. Mini is a gem. May not have the sales numbers, but the enthusiasm for this little phone is quite apparent amongst its happy owners. Thanks for the videos!
Man, this is exactly why I made my video. I was pretty sure mine wasn’t a solo experience! And, you’re welcome :)
Actually you know what,so many my friends did switched from bigger models like 12,13 ,14 PRO´s to 12 or 13 mini and All happy out,they don´t wanna big bricks anymor😠😠
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Steve Jobs was absolutely against making the iPhone bigger exactly for the reasons you cited. He took a lot of heat from the consumer and tech communities. I wish Apple continued with the mini models.
It’s interesting that he died after the iPhone 4 was released and before the 5 - which was slightly taller. And it’s all been pretty much bigger since then. Remember when small meant premium, before the social media and media consumption through mobile screens era?
@@PocketCams I do remember when smaller was premium haha. I also remember the original iPhone came with a dock, until a lot of these tech reviewers kept saying “I’ll never use this, idk why they include it?” I remember thinking stfu they’ll just start charging for it as an added accessory. Now we pay more and receive less... go figure.
Because Tim cook love it Big.
Steve Jobs wouldn't have understood the whole social media craze or gaming craze that's taken over the use of phones, and even if he did he would have made the phone bigger too. It's a space constraint that makes the phone bigger and he would have understood this. Nothing would have been different, except maybe we'd have been getting tech in the iphones long before Android phones... but he's no longer with us so we got stuck with being a few years behind other devices.
the base 14 is already good for the average hand why would they continue making mini models for a niche group
I just order an iphone 13mini few days ago. think about it when you enjoy a cup of coffee with your left hand you still can use your phone easily with another hand. this is lifestytle
It's great, isn't it?
After my 12pro was stolen, I switched to the 13 mini, a few weeks later the 14s were released. Even though I love to purchase the latest and greatest, I've not had the itch to move up to the 14. I love the 13mini's size and balance, the way the wallet fits flush with the mag case, and the cameras are adequate for my needs. I plan to keep this for a while except if apple releases another mini.
Yes, I'm the same. Got tempted but was fortunately able to fix my mistake!
I agree with you. Only thing with me is battery. Some odd reason my phone will get axed using the AirPods after 6-7hrs from full battery & that's with just music only. 100%BH as well, it could be a lemon battery or maybe not. I also plan on keeping mine till hopefully another refresh.
Camera on 13 mini is WAY better than 14 pro
Love my 13mini - agree it is the closest spiritual successor to the wonder that was the iPhone 4.
It really is!
I’m with you on this. I used the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max and even tried out the Pixel 7 only to come back to the 13 Mini. Apple went the wrong direction with the 14 Plus.
Cheers - interesting that you’ve done a bit of a tour with its larger competitors - more than me - and arrived at the same conclusion.
@@PocketCams Indeed! The extended holiday return policy did help a bit with the decision. Rocking a Midnight 13 Mini this time! The Mini I sold to try the 14 Pro series was Blue. The Space Black actually influenced my decision to go Midnight on my new Mini haha. The Space Black is probably the most elegant shade of Black I’ve seen from Apple on par with Jet Black.
It 3 kind of people 1. Some people keep their old iPhone longer 2. Someone don’t see a different in a iPhone they will not buy it 3. Most people upgrade their iPhone every year
13 mini is amazing to me. Just switched to it from the XR and its a joy to use. My first iPhone was the first SE and this is almost the same size but with a bigger screen. All the buttons feel like they're in the right place, it fits in a pocket like a phone should, and it'd great. Love it
SAME!
As I am reviewing this video , I also have a XR and looking to switch to mini. Previous phone was iPhone SE 1st Gen. i miss the compact phone. It hurts my fingers this XR.
@@justindaniel5959 You wont regret it! It works really well
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.
its just great
I wound up in a similar situation-- went from a broken 12 mini to the 14 pro this past week after my mini took an unfortunate leap. The 14 pro is gorgeous and was meant to be a moment to treat myself to something big and fancy, but after a few hours of lugging the huge thing around I had a good cry over how much I missed my tiny, super light, and super cute mini! It is just SO ridiculously heavy. I can imagine if I'm goofing around on my phone in bed, all I'd have to do is drop it on my face and come out with a broken nose or a black eye. Maybe both. It just does not feel good to handle, even less so in my tiny hands, and it makes me wonder if they bothered to get feedback on how these absolute bricks feel to hold and use day to day...
I've gone and gotten my mini's screen replaced and I went right back to using it, but I'm not so excited about the prospect of returning the pro. In fact, I'm hoping it grows on me like a fungus. I do like a lot of what it has to offer...it's just...heavy enough to be a weapon, which isn't a feature I particularly want out of my phones. I'm sure it's handy in some cases, but if I'm using a chunky phone to defend myself, I'm probably in a rough spot anyhow. Many thanks for your video, it helped me feel quite a bit better knowing I'm not the only one struggling with the mini to pro switch!
Thanks - your post made my chuckle :)
When out to the Apple Store for a new iPhone and had some fun checking them out. Ended up buying the iPhone 13 Mini. Fell in love with it when the 12 Mini came out and sadden when no 14 Mini. Hope the mini line up will return, but for now enjoying my blue 13 Mini!!! 😊
Good for you - it’s such an ideal size / power combination
@@PocketCams size yes. power? no....definitely not. It's a very underpowered device with a battery that couldn't last me even 4-5 hours of use.
@@hobbitpsi it is powered but the battery isn't big so that is the sacrifice
I’ve tried pro max’s and Fold series for years. I am now with 13 mini and definitely love the shorter battery life because I will only use it for emergencies instead of 10 hours a fay behind the screen. I enjoy face to face interactions again lol
I definitely notice I use my phone less / or different ways and that’s no bad thing :)
Thank you! I've happily held on to my iPhone 6 since 2015, I think? -- and figured it was about time to upgrade. I just want to be able to take pictures in the dark, basically, and be able to use a few apps that my 6 won't support. For whatever reason I started shopping around on Amazon, found the refurbished 13 Minis for T-Mobile at $479, and thought it was time. Every single review I watch, people love their 13 Minis. Mine arrives on Tuesday!
I tend to keep my stuff in good condition over the long haul and keep it going until it dies -- "drive it into the ground," as Click & Clack The Tappitt Brothers used to say. My 2010 Honda Element (which I bought new) now has 308,000 miles. Going for a million.
Awesome - bargain too! Pleased for you :)
I have the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. I went back to the iPhone 13 mini. Then I got tired of missing calls and other notifications (No, Do Not Disturb nor any shortcuts or notifications were turned on/off). Decided to go to Pixel 7 Pro and haven't looked back since.
Weird about missing calls and notifications. Never had that issue.
I am downgrading from an iphone 14 pro to an iphone 13 mini as well, for the same reasons. sadly there's no return/exchange in our country so I had to sell my 14 pro very low so someone would buy it second-hand. thank you for making this. it felt comforting nowing I wasn't the only one :)
I’m glad it was a comfort to you - it’s why I made it. I found returning it actually quite stressful. But once I let go of the idea that I’m supposed to like the more powerful, more recent, more expensive phone, I became ok with it. I chose what suited me, not what Apple thought was the peak experience. Sorry you had to sell yours cheap too.
Really enjoying your content! Keep it up Mr Johal
Thanks, will do!
because of this wonderful video, I just subscribed, great job !!!!
thank you!
oh same, i have small hands so when i found out apple was selling mini iphone 13’s i was hooked. im happy with this phone. i wish they’d bring back the minis though but with pro cameras.
Wouldn't that be great?
i was the same with my 13 pro haha. all the 13s and 14s are essentially the same phones with slight differences. all that power packed into such a tiny phone made it really apealing and convenient to use
The Apple ladder really does pucs to Pro and larger models
Gave up my 14 pro max in July ‘23 for an iPhone 13mini and haven’t looked back since then. I’m riding this one out for a couple more years at least…I’m done carrying around a 2 ton brick daily with features I don’t even use half of them. I’m keeping all my huge size gadgets at home where i can enjoy them and make good use of them…for the road, I’m sticking with the 13mini
good for you
This is me. Literally, I had an iPhone 13 min, traded up to the 14 Pro (I wanted the ‘coolest, newest, blah..’) and have been using is for about four months. But yesterday, I went back to the Apple Store and bought a new iPhone 13 mini and intend to sell my iPhone 14 Pro through a used site. I get everything you’re saying about the size, I truly love the compact size and convenience of having such an awesome, powerful small phone. I wish Apple would make a 15 mini with all the latest and greatest, or compromise with an iPhone X/XS style-that phone was still a great size in your hand too! Thanks for this video!
You're welcome - welcome to the fan club😎😆
Not weird at all that I’m seeing this pop up in my recommended. It’s like the TH-cam algorithm is helping me reaffirm my switch from 13 Pro Max to my excellent iPhone 13 Mini. Daggum, I’m so much happier with the smallest iPhone. Long live the Mini!
Ha! Not weird at all. The algorithm serves what you need - confirmation of otherwise. Glad you’re enjoying the Mini as much as I am!
This was one of, if not the best review of the comparisons of the 14 pro and the 13 mini, so much so that you helped me in my decision. as I have been battling the same issues between these phones and I thank you, because I too will be going with the 13 mini, thank you for this video.
Cool! no problem, and thanks :)
I Will purchase the 13 mini in a few days and I'm very excited to do it❤❤
Awesome - did you get it yet>?
The iPhone 13 Mini will stay with me for a long time 😁
This is my first iPhone ever and it's the best of the best. 👍👍👍
It is indeed!
I went from a 7 to a 13 mini, so I didn’t have a huge size drop compared to the power upgrade. I have the cheapest iPad from 5 years ago for when I need a big screen.
That's quite a serious jump in power and good to have the bigger screen when needed
I did the same thing...sent back the pro 14 and got another mini...I had done the same two years back with my pro eleven and had changed for the 12 mini...you think I had learned ...I will now hold on to my new mini for as long as I can!
Lol at doing it twice 🤪😉🤩
@@PocketCamsLike going back to a bad relationship.... Never doing it again... :)x
The iPhone SE (2020) was my favorite smartphone of all time. I’d still be using it as my daily device if it weren’t for the battery now needing to be serviced.
The size and performance of it was perfect.
I did think long and hard about getting a 13 mini to replace it but ended up getting a 13 pro.
Even though the battery in my SE is subpar now, I still like to switch back to it sometimes at night because of similar reasons to why you love the 13 mini.
I knew people who had the SE mk1 - and I even borrowed one briefly myself. It was great :)
@@PocketCams if Apple could have given the SE a thicker frame, they could have put a respectable sized battery in it.
I have a 13mini and it is almost perfect (meaning I dont care about any other feature available on any pro model or pro max models even in the 15 series). My next iphone would also be a below 6inch iPhone (if Apple doesn't make it, the 13mini will be the last one and probably a lot cheaper android with a 6+inch screen size is going to be an easy pick).
Still have my 13 Mini. Just got a replacement after 1 year on AppleCare as the lightning port stopped working.
@@PocketCams Yup I am going to keep mine for a while too.
Really like the Mini! As you said, it’s a perfect size and feels good in the hands. I have a 12 Pro also, but the 13 Mini is my main phone (or it was until I recently got my Apple Watch Ultra😊).
Im curious about that. In what ways has the Watch Ultra replaced your 13 Mini?
I did the same. Except I went from 14 to 13 mini. Didn’t know there’s such a rebellion movement happening about the minis.
I LOVE the idea that this is a rebellion movement!
Just got mine! Sold my 11pro max and got a mini 2nd hand, so inlove with it!
Goodbye to the big phone, hello to the mini life! Embrace the change and enjoy the smaller screen (I still have my 11 Pro Max as a back p)
I love my 13 mini. Upgraded to it from the iPhone X and it’s all around the best phone I’ve ever had.
Wonderful - I feel the same :)
Love my 13 mini. Going to get another one because I got the 128g and want 256g. I plan on keeping the mini until it doesn’t work anymore 😁. I came from a 12 pro. The size and power of mini work great for my use. I don’t need pro features because I don’t won’t use them so the mini is perfect for me. Great video 👍🏾
Thanks!
Good that you got your mini. Not on Apples website anymore. I just got my 13 mini right before they stopped selling it. Even though the sales numbers weren’t good enough for Apple i have seen so many reviews raving about the mini, so I don’t understand Apples decision to stop selling it. So glad I got one.
Really hope Apple brings back another mini in the future as an SE.
It’s interesting isn’t it. I wonder if a new flip design iPhone will take the place of the mini.
Apple stopped selling it as relatively few people bought it. Simple as that. I just got one on Amazon
@@henrysmith883 Apple doesn’t sell a lot of SE models either but they haven’t discontinued them…Apple should have marketed the mini differently. Anyway, hope something similar comes again in the future.
Went from 11 Pro to 12 mini and have never regretted it..!
I love my iphone mini and wish, apple would bring out an updated version
My wife has a 12 mini too. She loves it. Though I think she is slightly envious of the 13 Mini battery life.
I uprgraded to IPhone 14 Pro from my 6S, which was dying. I have always needed both hands to use my IPhone, so this is not an issue. I've got used the extra weight and size, but an IPhone Pro 14 mini would have been my first choice, if it existed.
That’s a big gap between the 6s and the 14 Pro :) I wonder if Apple might go to a 2-3 year update cycle for the Mini? Might be a good way to tap into a specific market. Also sounds like a good idea for a video :)
What made you get the Pro instead of the normal one?
Same here. I went from my beloved 6s to the 14 Pro. I had her since she debuted back in 2015. Just had Apple install a new battery in her. 😂
@@carstenb23 Better camera
I just bought the pink iphone 13 mini after selling my iPhone 14 pro. No regrets so far, i hated the weight and the pain using this heavy pro model. It took me 3 or 4 days to adapt to the size, now i am loving my mini in every way 🥰
nice!
i went from the 12 mini to 13 pro and didnt look back. way better battery the better camera and 120hz screen made it way better for a daily device.
Glad it fits your needs better. The pro motion didn’t improve my experience all that much.
@@PocketCamsi turned it off....on my pro to save my battery life...i don't care about motion i care about 🔋🪫
OMG i bought a 13 mini 256 gigabytes Product Red iphone last year and i love that phone . I was really pissed out by my previous 6.6 inch phone and i wanted something small and easy to hold even though i have very big hands. Its going to be a year for that phone in a month and i don't have any regret with my purchase . The phone's amazing , i can use it comfortably with a single hand , camera's great , battery could have been better, but ya overall , its awesome !! I really love it when people emphasize their love for smaller phones and its a shame apple stopped the mini lineup of phones. What a bummer !!
It is a bummer. And the 14 plus is doing well enough to mean that the Mini line may be truly dead: The Showdown: 14 Plus vs 13 Mini Sales!
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I give my 13 Pro Max to my wife and get myself a 13 mini. One of the best decision I've ever made!
Nice!
How do you manage battery life throughout the day ? Using 13 mini
I tend to use my phone less, to be honest. Just because I notice it less. It can get me through the entire day, some days. Other days, I top up with charger or portable battery. I'd rather do that and have a smaller phone, than a larger phone that I don't find as pleasant to use, with a larger battery.
@@PocketCams Alright.
And thanks for the response.
I like it I put a nice clear phone ring with an actual black ring I use my 14 pro max all day with one hand and theirs not a big pop socket on the back I really like em
OK
Absolutely loving my 13 mini! Unless Apple introduces a new version of it in the future, I’m going to keep this aa my main phone until it breaks into pieces 💙
Fingers crossed!
I got a 13 mini to replace my 8 plus which was around 5 years old, the battery went out on it and didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a battery when I could chip in just a few more hundred dollars and get a brand new phone. I've had my 13 mini for about 3 months now and I love it. It's strange how so many people just write off the mini series as bad or small.
It's easy to hold and I never drop it due to being able to easily grip it with one hand as these bigger models basically require both hands. It's easy to fit in your pocket and doesn't take up space no matter where or what you put it in. If you're somebody who just needs to call,text and have basic apps like say Fox News,The Weather Channel, a local news channel app and basic social media aps maybe a few games then you are perfect for a phone like the 13 mini.
Maybe if people are the type who use their phone for hours and hours daily then perhaps battery is a issue for you. Since that is the top compliant I see, but personally I've never had that issue and the size of it was the REASON I bought the mini, I think the people who bashed the mini series for it's size missed the whole mini part but I digress.
Yup, agree with all that. I think it's also a great entry point for digital minimalism too - if you're looking to simplify your online life - but you don't want to go all-in on a dumbphome. I'm going to make some videos about that too.
I agree with you 100% in this video. Had a Samsung s20 fe & also iPhone 12 Pro Max and after a while of using those phones, the big screen, heaviness, and bulky feel to it really was bothering me despite the phones being very good. When I bought the 13 mini, immediately I was relieved & knew that all I need is a small powerful device that can get the job done everytime.
small and powerful is the way
I just bought the Iphone 13 mini. Coming from iPhone SE 2020, it was a great update. The phone overall was much smooth. And as I use my phone on One hand constantly, it was a life saver. Don't know what I am going to do in the next years now that the mini line up is gone. I guess Apple will come up with a SE line with similar size and specs to that of the mini.
It'll be interesting to see how they go, seeing as they are targeting the SE towards the business market. I still think there is scope for them to bring back the Mini - perhaps with a bit of a fanfare and even admitting they made a mistake in cutting it?
I hope that Apple brings back the smaller phones. I absolutely cannot stand large phones
@@emward6858i think they have people and following what people talking on internet and they try do to the best.
I loved my iPhone SE 2016. It was my favorite iPhone of all time.
I’ve been using my trusty iPhone 11 for almost 3 years now, and i’m getting ready to upgrade soon.
My 11 has been a great phone but it’s size is too much to use comfortably. I think my next iPhone will be the 13 mini!
Get in quick - not sure how long it will be around ...
I’m watching this on my perfect little purple 12 Mini. It’s such an awesome iPhone. Thanks for this video from a fellow Kiwi.✌️
You’re welcome - and Kia ora :)
I actually traded my 13 pro max for a 13 mini and I’m so glad I did 👍🏻 it was a shock at first but after a couple of days it feels amazing
Great - glad you're adapting well. It'd be hard to go back?
I LOVE my mini. It's perfect. Fast, perfect 'feel' in the hand, great screen, great camera, battery is good enough for a day's use. I'm very sorry Apple won't be offering new mini models in the future. It's a brilliant phone.
Agreed!
I use my iPhone 14 Pro throughout the day and my iPhone 6s at night when I’m at home. Why? Size and comfort. I love my 6s.
Nice :)
Your not alone brother. I had iphone original, 2, 3g, 4s, 5s then had 6s for a long time since it was so good and didn’t want bigger phones.
Finally it started feeling dated so i bought a 11 pro and i was disgusted. It was soo heavy, it cramped my hands. I sold it and got a iphone se while i desperately waited for a smaller phone. Couple months later 12mini got announced. I rejoiced in happiness. Ive had 12 mini since release day. Would of got 13mini but i saw it was basically the same phone just thicker and heavier (no good for me) now that minis have been canceled my future is not looking bright for apple :/
The 11 pro 5.8 was perfect it was just too thick and heavy it was metal. If they can make a new generation mini with that same size of 11 pro 5.8 screen and slim with light aluminum it would be a Banger!!! My 12 mini is starting to feel dated i want a faster processor and more ram :/ get it together apple!
Not sure if a 5.8 screen would still feel to big. The 13 Mini is perfect and my wife’s 12 Mini has the same form too. In terms of weight, it’s marginal difference, esp compared to other iPhones.
I just ordered a 13 mini today, it will replace my 11 month old 14 Pro. :)
Good for you!
Watching on my 13 mini. If they don’t have a 15 mini, I’ll buy a new 13 mini in August. Then keep that for a year or two until they release another compact phone. Small. But powerful. You’re totally correct.
And that's why I bought Applecare on my new one ;)
Why don’t u just replace the battery on your current 13 mini?
Small iPhones really need to come back :(
Seems like a big misstep to me to cut the mini. I wonder if Android handset makers are taking note…
@@PocketCams zenfone 9 and pixel 7 are probably the best compact adroits out their, but we really need more choices than that.
Same here. I just ordered an 13 mini and soled my 14 Pro
Nice - hope you enjoy the change when it arrives.
how is your mini? i wanna sell my pro to get 13 mini
I just got a refurbished 12 mini I’ll be buying 13 mini refurbished I love the size it is perfect
My long term, 2 year review is coming up soon - just editing it now!
Excellent video! Very informative and I gotta say right on the mark! Great job, I really enjoyed this video review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is amazing. I have been considering and researching the 14 pro and trading in my 13 mini, but decided against it a few hours ago. Now I am watching your video and feel really good about my decision to keep the mini. 💙
The right video found you at the right time :)
@@PocketCams It sure did. Thank You ! 😍
i recently upgrade from the 11 pro max to the iphone 13. I always told myself once i get a bigger phone im staying that way. I have had larger screen phones since the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I always loved the bigger screen phones for meda comsumption and the real estate. I thought just going to the regular 13 i would be disappointed. However after having the phone for more then a week i realized that its alot more compact for me and works well for me esepcially one handed. So i don't miss it all that much and losing out on that one extra camera lense is not a deal breaker for me as i can tell the differnce in sound and camera quality from the previous phone.
Excellent :)
🤙🏼 *Love the detail in what you did and didn't like* 🤙🏼
a lot of people just give an opinion and do not qualify it. The reasons matter 👌🏼👌🏼
Cheers mate - yes - and there were quite a few reasons. To be honest, I'm not even all that sure why I tried it in the first place. Got a little sucked in by the hype and the deal on offer on trade-in. That cinematic 4K was the business though ...
Love my iPhone 13 Mini. I did the same. Lasted a day in the 14 Pro. Too big and heavy. Hand strain city.
I know. Though according to another commenter, I should get to the gym 😃
@@PocketCams lol. That’ll help with RSI.
Here because I have just swapped my iPhone 14pro for a mini. So far loving the smaller size!
Yay
I have 12 mini for almost 2 years and it’s the first time in my life when I keep so much time a phone. And I want to replace the battery with a new one and only when it will die I will buy 13 mini. Amazing size.
The form is just perfect
@@PocketCams yup. Hope Apple will come with another mini in the future. The size of the Plus is just hilarious!
I’m getting tired of my 13 pro max digging into my family friends in my pocket when working. I connected an old 5c, and miss the old size. I carried the 5c for a month and am getting the 13 mini. Waiting for it to arrive tomorrow.
How's it going with your 13 Mini?
My first iphone was the 4 then 5 then 5s then the 6s plus. I hated how cumbersome the 6s plus was that I went back to the smaller first gen SE and now the 12 mini. I still use the SE as a backup phone and will keep both the SE and mini until a newer small phone is introduced.
I hear you! Still with my 13 Mini :)
Got my 13 mini in October 2021, replacement for my Samsung S8. Perfect size phone, I don’t want to carry a flat screen TV around.
😆 V true!
You are so right. I upgraded from an iPhone 8 and went for the 14 pro. The Apple salesperson who waited on me was practically yelling at me saying I didn't need the pro and trying to push me to the 14. I agree that the pro is too heavy and wonder how I'm going to exercise with it, but I wanted all of the latest features. I still might return it though.
Yes, I can't imagine the 14 pro in an arm carrier for running. You'd get a very one sided arm workout at the same time :) The salesperson sounds like they knew what your needs were.
If you're planning on exercising then get airpods and an apple watch. If you work out a lot for longer periods, get the apple watch with a cellular plan. I just leave my iphone at home when I work out and my watch streams my music on it's own.
Happy New Year Sarb. Good to see you back. I have a 12 Pro Max and had a 13 mini as a work phone. Liked the size. Won’t upgrade yet though.
Cheers mate - good to see you here. Maybe try and catch up for an outdoors coffee on a non-rainy day mid next week?
I have a 12 pro max and am thinking of replacing it with a 13 mini. What do you think?
@@BrianRouse I'd look at handling a 13 mini in a shop, or if a friend has one before you make the jump. I love it, but it's a big downsize - I went down from an 11 Pro Max - and you should probably give it a look and feel before you decide.
@@PocketCams Agreed! Luckily I have three family members with minis so I’ve gotten to play around with one a few times.
I was long time looking to iPhone mini. That missing telephoto hold me back. But finally got it and it is pleasure to use single hand. Hope that sometimes Apple will do it again with Pro model features
Yes, I miss the telephoto lens, but the other benefits more than outweigh the loss.
That is the best you did. 13 mini is much better 😊 0:27
Agreed
I trialed using a second hand SE2020 to see if I could cope with the size and OS, and then bought a mini late last year. I’m delighted with it, I have small hands and small pockets, and it fits ❤
YAY
I had a 12 Mini (which I loved) and gave to my wife when I got a 14 Pro. But I'm seriously considering selling the 14 Pro and getting a 13 Mini...especially since they gave it better battery life. My issue with the Mini though is the cramped typing experience. I have larger hands and have a hard time going much smaller than the Pro size. But other than that, the Mini is a great phone size.
I hear you. To be honest, I just don’t type as much on my 13 mini. No bad thing. Some things can wait.
One tip if you want try it, it actually helped me a lot with this. There are two options that you can change, first one is Display zoom -> larger text and the other one is Text size -> upped the scale with one step. Now it feels exactly like my previous Xs, granted you lose a bit of content. But for me it makes it a lot easier to see, so it was a win win. Got used to it in a matter of hours
Swype texting is easier than typing on the small keyboard, if that interests you. 😎
rocking a 12 mini an loving it!
Still ok with that battery?
I switched from the 11 Pro Max to the 13 Mini and I love it. And to be honest, I wish it was a tiny bit smaller so I don't have to swipe the screen down to reach the top of the screen with one hand.
I hear you - especially when I hold my shiny iPhone 4 in my hand. That was perfect.
@@PocketCams Absolutely! The iPhone 4 was my first iPhone and it still is my favourite because of its perfect size. It's the only phone I haven't sold and I still keep it in my drawer, just for the case I would need a backup phone - I occasionally boot it up to see it it still works, and it still does its basic jobs fine. To me, the 13 Mini is the next best thing to the 4; and it's my only choice nowadays, because there is no other more compact and one-hand-friendly alternative.
People sometimes ask me if I don't I want to have more screen estate for certain tasks... Sure, I do! That's why I also have an iPad - but I don't need the extra screen estate on the go, so I keep the Mini in my pocket and the iPad at home.
rumors are the next SE is going to be based on the 12/13 mini design. that would be great . because at some point in 3-4 years we are not going to get any iOS updates for our 12 and 13 minis . 😭
Yeah - but it's a pretty good life for it while it lasts. We may see a flip before we see another mini
so excited to get the 13 mini when i turn 11 very soon
Good for youQ
I'm on the 13 Mini right now. I like the small device, but for work I still use the 6.1" iPhone 13.
Fair enough - I still use my iPhone 11 Pro Max for some tasks - fairly rarely - but it's not my daily phone that I have with me all the time.
I loved the 12 mini. The black color, form factor, light weight, one-handable size. Everything was perfect except for the battery life. Then 13 mini came along and fixed the batter issue and now it became the perfect phone for me (except the color. I don't like the midnight color). But I put on a case anyway so, it's still the perfect phone. I will never replace it unless Apple comes to its senses and releases an SE with the mini form factor or just brings the mini back in the 15 or 16 line up.
one day, maybe. ...
I have a similar dilemma, my provider offered me a 800 credit for my 12 mini towards a 14 Pro. I figured it would be nice to have a true zoom camera on a phone but I’m still trying to get used to the weight of the Pro. I rarely use always on display, the camera is all I care about
Was true. The camera was all I cared about. Turned out I didn’t care about it enough.
Had a 14 Pro...bought a 13 Mini on Amazon and sold my 14 Pro...best decision ever! I agree 14 Pro is just too heavy! Hoping a new Mini...on the new line up!
I'm doubting it, but enjoy the 13 Mini
This makes me feel less alone for returning the iPhone 15. My iPhone 7’s battery won’t last very long so it is time to get a new one and embrace “the future”. However, within just 4 hours of using the new iPhone 15 I started getting ridiculously sad over how unnecessary big it was. Hate is a strong word, but that is what I felt. Deeply. After 12 hours I wiped my data, put it back in the box and went back to my iPhone 7. And it’s now returned. But the peer pressure of keeping it felt heavy.
I've lost count of the number of times I've placed some version of the iPhone 15 in my shopping cart. But each time, I manage to resist seeing the purchase through. Still with my 13 Mini.
I've never had a premium device before, and only used Windows phones and Androids in the past, but I finally decided to jump ship and get 13 mini - and I am in love with it. The phone is the perfect size, and I honestly thought it would be even smaller when I saw the 5.4" spec for the screen, which goes to show it definetly isn't too small. I am only facing some battery drainage issues, but I'm guessing this is because I haven't optimized my notifications yet and leave the location services on.
Congrats! You might find one of my latest videos helpful re battery life - iPhone 13 Mini Magsafe Battery: The PERFECT Accessory
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I just, this week, bought a 13 Mini, after owing a 7 plus.
The 13 Mini is just right in my pocket and more importantly, fits in my car to connect to Apple CarPlay, as opposed to the 7Plus which doesn’t.
Since I’m retired I no longer need to the large iPhone as I purchased a 9” Lenovo Tablet for watch TH-cam and Instagram.
So far I’m very happy with my choice.
Excellent - sounds like it’s a perfect part of your digital portfolio.
I remember using the Pixel 4 a few years ago, which was a small device. Now I'm using the Pixel 7, but I'd love to come back to that size of the phone, 13 mini is an interesting device
I do wonder if the lack of options for high end, smaller phones is more of a low margin of profit issue rather than there being no market for them.
If apple put telephoto into iPhone 13 mini instead of ultra wide would be best and it would be like hot cake.
I've thought about this too. I think it would only work for me if it was the 3x telephoto. Even then, I would have a dilemma between that and the ultrawide - I tend to use that quite a lot.
Wow - I am on the same wavelength as you, as I await delivery of my used, excellent condition iPhone 13 Mini. I had the 13 Mini and loved it for its size and performance, but bought a 14 Pro at launch. The weight and balance of the 14 Pro was off for sure. Taking my dog for daily walks, it would only take an unexpected tug from the pup and my 14 Pro would go flying to the sidewalk (case protected at least). Just too heavy and slightly too big. On my 14 Pro, I'm still under contract (24 monthly credits) but I don't care. I'll sell it later and recoup. Looking forward to the 13 Mini for sure!
Totally the same wavelength. Same colour for your arriving 13 Mini or different?
@@PocketCams Well, when you buy used, sometimes you have to compromise based on condition, price, etc. It's Product Red, not my first choice but I paid only $422, it has 128GB storage, and warranty through November 2023. Added a black case and it will look like Midnight color to me 😅.
@@PackFan-tv5pj Totally hear you - I got a white after selling my preferred Blue. You get what you get when you need it. Maybe check out my video on how I get the most out of my 128GB 13 Mini too - hope it helps: th-cam.com/video/KsWwLTK5VKw/w-d-xo.html
@@PocketCams Will do!
Arent they going to continue with iphone SE, i think that is why they stopped the mini series.
Probably not til next year and it’s also nowhere near as high spec as a Mini - bigger dimensions too.
I got an SE 2020. It is the cheapest iPhone. I like it very much. I’ve never liked small phones. But I really love my Apple products. I also find that my iPad 13 Pro is one of the best electronics I’ve ever had.
My iPad Pro does almost everything for me
I have a 13 Mini and it works for me because I stream off it. Music goes to a speaker, maps go to my car's dashboard and movies go to my TV screen. I see it as a base. I hardly use the phone. Maybe the odd text. I dont need a huge iPhone for those things. Just a powerful iPhone.
That's a really good point - as a hub for streaming. I use mine like this a lot too.
Same as yourself. I’ve just got my 2nd iPhone 13 mini today, having felt my 14 pro max was too big and heavy. I marvelled at the size of it when I took it out of the box and familiarised myself with it weight and stature. But…I’m slightly alarmed at its battery life. It dropped 5% watching your video. It’s showing 100% battery health so I’ve either been spoiled by the 14 pro max battery or the battery health has been reset on this new to me, used 13 mini. I’ve got a genuine MagSafe Apple battery coming today but I do prefer to have my wallet attached to the back of my iPhone. I s😅till love the size, power and value of the 13 mini though.
It's fantastic
if they gonna continue the mini lineup again, I hope they make it a little bit bigger like 5'8 inch
Dunno - kind of like it as is. Or even a touch smaller!
I had the 13 mini for a week before I returned it.
Coming from the 8, I preferred the compact size and form of the 13 mini over the 14 plus that I ultimately bought.
I liked it overall but the dealbreaker for me was the notch. I couldn't stand how pronounced the notch was on the 12 mini, and the 13 mini was no different as it dug deeper into the display.
Knowing that dynamic island digs even deeper than notch 2.0 tells me we won't see another mini until FaceID goes under the display.
Interesting insight re FaceID thanks.
I made the same mistake. I'm having withdrawals even 5+ month later. I miss my 13 Mini
I had cold sweats and started looking for a new one immediately once I realised the 14 Pro wasn’t going to work for me
I was still using iPhone 6 Plus and once the 13 mini came out I didn’t hesitate at ALL . I went and bought it cash 💰😄 I love ❤️ IPhone 13mini 😁😁😁 and it’s RED ❤️ just beautiful
Let Love Rule ❤️😎
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Hi! New to your channel and new to the Apple family! Bought the IPhone 13 mini for size and trying to adapt to a more minimalist lifestyle. Anyways, would you be down to post a video of cases for this phone in particular ?
Hey there - thanks for writing. And welcome to the Apple fam :) I prob won't be posting a video about cases, as in NZ they tend to be pretty expensive, and as a small channel right now, I;m keeping expenses down. This is the one I use though, if that's helpful: www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPPSGP03311/Spigen-iPhone-13-mini-54-Liquid-Crystal-Case-Cryst. Check out my new video series on Digital Minimalism though - it might interest you. Just a couple of videos there for now, but a new one every 2-3 weeks in that series coming. Cheers!
Mini is the best. I went from iPhone 4, to a lot of Androids, to iPhone SE 2, to iPhone 13 Mini. To me, iPhone 4 was the best design Apple ever put on an iPhone and the 13 Mini feels just like an up-to-date version of it.
Hard agree!
I am exactly in the same predicament! There is something just too top heavy in the iPhone 14 Pro, especially if you add a cover and lens protector. I think many of us (perhaps slightly older folks, and especially those coming from a smaller form factor like an SE or Mini) with a more practical use case (phone is less of social media tool and more of a call and stream whilst on the move device) are finding the balance of the new 14 Pro just too awkward for comfort on the go. I too struggle with the pocket discomfort. I do enjoy the ease of viewing and typing on a large screen, but the dynamic island is frankly a let-down, always on display is kept off as it drains battery and I too feel like I am going to drop the phone whenever I use only one hand.
I am still on the fence as to the cameras too. I bet those who really value film and photo quality can make a strong case for this phone - and my old SE was certainly nothing to shout home about in either of the those departments…
I am giving myself another 24hours, but the mini 13 could be the way to go given the cameras are a big step up from the SE. Or, I’ll just learn to adapt to the 14 Pro as I guess we all can do given a little time, knowing that it should be future proof for some time.
Gosh, if it could just loose 40 grams and a bit of that top heavy feel (oh, and bring back Touch ID!)- It would then be perfect! Don’t tell me that I have just described the iPhone 15…!?
Call and stream on their phone. So true, and I think many people seem to be using their phones in this way now. The 13 Mini is perfect for this.
I hope Apple realizes their mistake and brings back the mini soon
Me too, though I'm not holding my breath, unfortunately ...
I ve got my 13 mini for a few months by now and this thing is a joy to use it's soo light and small,even if apple didn't sell it anymore i was able to snag a product red 512 GB one from backmarket with 100% battery health,I will keep this phone for a long time since there is truly nothing like it on the market anymore,also I was scared that the battery would be pretty bad but it lasts me all day with no issues(that's on ios 15.5,idk how it is on ios 17 since I didn't update)
Mine’s on iOS17 - behaving very well for me, including battery. Great bargain hunting by you btw!
@@PocketCams yeah paid 609 euros for it,and I checked it and the battery had only 1 charge cycle so it was basicaly brand new