iPhone 13 mini review - 2 weeks later | Mark Ellis Reviews

I’ve spent two weeks with the iPhone 13 mini. Having switched from the iPhone 12 Pro, I was curious to see how the battery fared, and if I could get used to such a small phone. Here’s what I discovered.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - The boring stuff
01:47 - Battery life
03:44 - Form factor
05:48 - Camera
10:50 - Living with it
12:55 - Conclusion

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[MarkEllisReviews]

Right… hands up if you’re switching from a bigger phone to the iPhone 13 mini ⬇️

[kockgunner]

If Apple continues to refine the mini by increasing battery life, and reducing bezel sizes, it will be so perfect. The iPhone 5 was made for human hands and the mini is almost there.

[shem]

I changed from 12 pro max to 13 mini. It's a huge change and managed to save my fingers and wrist from the heavy weight of the max. Really love to go back to the era of iphone 4.

[iali]

Had the same switch from iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 13 Mini and couldn’t be happier. Will hold on to it as long as possible. Maybe Apple will bring back the mini again in the future. Mark is right, the battery life is just fine. I do more on the mini than I did with my 12 Pro.

[Natallii]

Fresh IPhone 13 mini user here and I must say I'm in love with it! Everything in it is wonderful! Would recommend it to every fan of smaller phones

[analogikahamburg]

Been on a 13 mini for two weeks. It’s absolutely PERFECT in every way — the only thing I miss dearly from the Xs is the zoom lens. Wide angle is great, but a 50mm equivalent is so useful.

[kunal]

I thought I had made a unique decision to move from the 12 pro max to the mini…but scrolling through the comments made me realise so many others have done the same. Absolutely loving it! One handed use, in-pocket comfort, less downward pressure on track pants are all serious advantages…

[jetreyes]

The iPhone 13 Mini is my next upgrade next month. I love it’s size. It’s pocket friendly. Better specs, OS & camera wise. Better battery life. My day to day smartphone. And lastly, portability made me sway to lust for this phone. Thank you for your unbiased review!

[halohalomotomoto]

I love my 13 mini! It has the perfect size and weight. The battery life has been fantastic. I hope Apple keeps this on their line up.

[kellanparker]

Well done, Mark. In the modern world where companies keep enlarging their phones, smaller ones tend to stand out. I love how we can once again text with one hand :) i love the classic usage, this reminds me of my first iPhone which was iPhone 5. Believe it or not, I still have it in my drawer. So far, you're my new favorite Apple reviewer.

[katrinas]

This was the very best review I’ve seen. I’m moving from a 7 and the only thing holding me back from the mini was my desire for larger screen size. I have small hands and was apprehensive about the 13 size. But as this video points out, my 7 screen size is actually smaller than the mini. So basically I’ll get the best of both worlds with the mini. The $100 difference makes no difference and the battery life is fine for me since I’m not a heavy video user. Thanks a big bunch.

[BxVelocity]

Great review, I love how you get rid of all the boring stuff so quickly and so flippantly!
I have a mini and I find the screen more than adequate. I find it odd how people actually call it a mini and forget it’s screen is almost as large as that of the plus sized iPhones 7 and 8 of just a few years ago…

[Kyokushin]

I have been waited for the smaller phone since years then finally replaced my iPhone XS by 13 mini.
Its best phone i had ever, 5.4" is still big enough screen to write emails, posts on socials and watching YT videos or gaming. No more larger phone ever if possible.

[MatthewVlossak]

The iPhone Mini is my favorite phone since the 4s! I hope Apple sees how much people like the 13 Mini to keep it around

[ikhan]

My thoughts exactly! I am absolutely in love with my new iPhone 13 Mini. I don’t think I can ever go back to a larger iPhone. I don’t think I’ve been this enthusiastic about a phone in a very long time. I really hope #Apple keeps it around and improves on it every year. @Apple if you’re listen, please please please keep this model around!

Thanks for for the great review by the way.

[bveeralreddy]

Bought my iPhone 13 mini.
Very beautiful size. Doesn’t feel small.
Battery is just wow. Easy full day use with 30 - 35% remaining end of the day.

[topgazza]

It’s amazing how we all get used to the smaller screen. The drive for bigger and faster is negated once you go “backwards”. Makes you wonder what we all have been doing all these years

[seven]

WEll, I must say...I've been researching all the new iPhone 13's and yoU gave me ALL I need to know to make my decision! I haven't upgraded since my ever-so-steady iPhone 6s so this IS a big jump for me. And even though my 6s is still working absolutely fine I've hit the wall as far as updates! Gotta love thAT. Anyway, I'm in! Thanks [as always] for a great/animated intelligent review of the mini!

[assahnyathi]

Was doubting it when I bought it but I’m loving it now so many people are recommending it

[Bimp_Lizkit]

One of the best iPhone reviews I have ever seen, regardless of model. Very on-point, practical and no bullsh!t or deep dive into specs that is often a little unnecessary . Keep it up!