Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Our verdict: If you want a bigger screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro has 6.1"; if you prefer sharpness, the Apple iPhone 13 mini hits 477 PPI. Day-to-day comfort favours the Apple iPhone 13 mini at 141g. Prefer to own outright? The Apple iPhone 13 mini starts from just £179.00. If storage matters, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro has the edge with 4 options.

Screen
5.4" 6.1"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 2532 x 1170
Pixels Per Inch
477 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e- SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
141 grams 204 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£20.00/mo (£39.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£179.00 £234.00
Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Screen 5.4" 6.1"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 2532 x 1170
Pixels Per Inch 477 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e- SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 141 grams 204 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £20.00/mo
£39.00 upfront
SIM-free £179.00 £234.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.1" 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 457, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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 13 mini or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £179.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 13 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 13 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro uses the Apple A15 Bionic.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is the more portable of the two — it's 63g lighter at 141 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 13 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.