Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Our verdict: It depends what you value in a screen — the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers 6.7" but the Apple iPhone 13 mini counters with 477 PPI. Portability goes to the Apple iPhone 13 mini at 141g. SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 13 mini comes in at £179.00 — the lower starting price of the two. For storage variety, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leads with 4 options to choose from.

Screen
5.4" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1284 x 2778
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
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm Info unavailable
Weight
141 grams 238 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£20.00/mo (£39.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£179.00 £279.00
Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Screen 5.4" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1284 x 2778
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
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm Info unavailable
Weight 141 grams 238 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £20.00/mo
£39.00 upfront
SIM-free £179.00 £279.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" 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 the Apple iPhone 13 mini uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD.

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

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

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 Max?

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

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is the more portable of the two — it's 97g lighter at 141 grams.

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

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

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

Both phones run Apple iOS.