Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone 13 mini is two years of updates on from it. The 13 Mini supports 5G while the 11 Pro Max tops out at 4G, and there's more battery in the 11 Pro Max, 3969mAh to 2406mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" against 5.4", while the 13 Mini has the sharper one at 477 PPI, and the 13 Mini is the lighter phone at 141g against 226g. The 13 Mini is the better phone; upgrade from the 11 Pro Max if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro Max is the cheaper buy at £180 SIM-free.
17 reviews 4.3
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Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 13 mini
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
4.3 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 5.4" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 477 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 2,406 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e- SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 141 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£20.00/mo
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| SIM-free | £179.99 | £194.99 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 mini's 5.4", the Apple iPhone 13 mini has the sharper display at 477 pixels per inch versus 456, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 13 mini has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £179.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 mini?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 13 mini comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 mini use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 13 mini uses the Apple A15 Bionic.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
The Apple iPhone 13 mini is the more portable of the two: it's 85g lighter at 141 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 13 mini is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 13 mini run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.