Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Our verdict: You'll pay £197.55 less overall on contract with the Apple iPhone SE (2022) than the Apple iPhone 13 mini. The Apple iPhone 13 mini wins on both fronts with a 5.4" screen and 477 PPI. Front-camera quality goes to the Apple iPhone 13 mini at 12MP. For water protection, the Apple iPhone 13 mini leads with an IP68 rating.

Expert Rating
4.3
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen
5.4" 4.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1334 x 750
Pixels Per Inch
477 326
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 7 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
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 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight
141 grams 144 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
£20.00/mo (£39.00 upfront) £12.99/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£179.00 £97.00
Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone 13 mini Apple iPhone SE (2022) Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Expert Rating 4.3
10 reviews
3.9
10 reviews
Screen 5.4" 4.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1334 x 750
Pixels Per Inch 477 326
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 7 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
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 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight 141 grams 144 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts £20.00/mo
£39.00 upfront
£12.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £179.00 £97.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone SE (2022) cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) is cheaper on contract at £354.70 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini has the bigger screen at 5.4" compared to the Apple iPhone SE (2022)'s 4.7", the Apple iPhone 13 mini has the sharper display at 477 pixels per inch versus 326, and the Apple iPhone 13 mini uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) 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 SE (2022)?

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £97.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) comes in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone SE (2022) use?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) uses the Apple A15 Bionic.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is the more portable of the two — it's 3g lighter at 141 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 mini or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone SE (2022) run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.