Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 17e

Our Verdict: iPhone 13 mini has the more practical angle here, centred on the lower contract price from £20/mo and the cheaper SIM-free price from £175. iPhone 17e responds with the larger 6.1" screen and a higher-resolution 48MP rear camera, which could be more valuable for buyers focused on a bigger screen. Pick iPhone 13 mini for contract value; pick iPhone 17e if its advantages line up with your daily use.

Over a full contract, the 13 Mini works out around £544 all-in, about £112 less than the 17e.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
5.4" 6.1"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch
477 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A19 (3 nm)
Battery
2,406 mAh 4,005 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
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 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight
141 grams 169 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 (£19.00 upfront) £25.99/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£181.00 £530.00

Prices updated 10 July 2026

Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 5.4" 6.1"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch 477 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A19 (3 nm)
Battery 2,406 mAh 4,005 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
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 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight 141 grams 169 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
£19.00 upfront
£25.99/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £181.00 £530.00
Prices updated 10 July 2026
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Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 13 mini

24 Months

128GB

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100GB

Data

£20 per month, £19 upfront.

Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e

24 Months

256GB

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25GB

Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 17e cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 13 mini is cheaper on contract at £544.00 over the life of the deal from £20.00 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17e has a 48 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 17e?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £181.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17e comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 17e use?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17e uses the Apple A19 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is the more portable of the two: it's 28g 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 17e?

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 17e run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.