iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone 13 Mini: Worth the extra $??

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Both the iPhone SE and the iPhone 13 Mini are relatively small phones in today's day and age. However, both are extremely capable with the A15 Bionic. Which one is right for you?

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[jeppemellbak]

how can you start the video off by saying the SE is a great choice if your budget is below $500 and then end up saying you should save up and buy the $700 143 Mini? If my budget is 500 I can't magically produce an extra 200. I feel like this is a pointless comparison, as the two phones are in completely different categories. The SE is for people with a smaller budget who want an iPhone and all the features that comes with it, while the Mini is a premium phone targeted at people who want a smaller phone. Obviously anyone would pick the Mini if they were just on the lookout for a small iPhone, but thats not the target audience for the SE. People don't buy the SE cause it's small, they buy it cause it's affordable.

[squangan]

I upgraded from a 6s to the 13 mini and my wife decided to upgrade from her 6 to the 2022 SE, in my opinion the old phones were still serving us just fine for the most part except for lack of iOS updates. We are both liking our new choices, especially the increased battery lives we are experiencing on both the Mini and SE which are giving each of us a minimum of two days between charges with our usage levels. At the end of the day it all comes down to what your expectations are and what you use your phones for.

[MEMO-hbrp]

I hope the mini will return as a SE :)

[carlosh]

The iPhone 12 mini can probably be found for around $430 in great condition. I’d say that’s a better deal than the new SE

[YakobtoshiNakamoto]

Have to disagree on you with Face ID vs Touch ID. While I appreciate Face ID is more secure and more convenient in some scenarios, I find it to be much less accurate and slower than Touch ID. Here's to hoping Apple eventually implement an underglass fingerprint reader aswell as Face ID so consumers can choose between the two 🤞

[HungryWalker]

If you're really on a tight budget, getting iPhone SE 2022 and iPad would get yourself well equipped to the Apple's ecosystem

[akiolife]

I don’t know why but when I am watching his video, I felt the quality and the cleanliness of the video. Made his channel uniquely from other tech YouTuber. Loved it!!!

[wow-nntu]

I've continued to use only the iPhone 7 until now! This is a huge step in the game I love the gen3 se.
I've always stick to the iPhone 7 because of the size.
Apple congratulating on being smart.
Very happy.

[hristostefanov]

I was choosing between both and I went for the 13 Mini and it's the best phone I have ever had! The SE 2022 is a great choice too.

[michaelespinosa]

the 13 mini is the greatest iphone ever created, superior in every way to the SE, it's not even close. Many are giving up their 14 pro/pro max to the 13 mini

[eddiec]

Good review of the two phones. I do like the curved edges on the se, feels more comfortable. I bought the iphone 13 mini blue and love the size, camera and all the great features of the camera.

[Shoonoonoo]

This is what I’ve been debating! Thanks so much! It’s been great to see your channel grow since Car Thing. Cheers

[soapghost]

A lot of Tech YouTubers seems to forget the mindset of a minimum wage employee. Who’s probably making $600-$900 a paycheck. The iPhone SE 2022 starts around $300-$400 with trade in. So basically, you can purchase a brand new warranty covered iPhone and still have some of your Paycheck left over. Which is good news for said employee. With the iPhone Mini… $699… That whole paycheck is gone. Plus, to be honest, that price is probably close to that persons entire Rent. Just some food for thought. 🤓🍎

Great video though! Love your channel and vibe! 🙏🏼

[ricphoenix]

I went from android to Apple and my first Apple phone was the SE2, 64gig. I had this phone for about 9 months before upgrading to the SE3, 128gig. The SE3 is a big performance boost and has a significantly longer battery life, faster operating speed, 5G internet and more camera features compared to the SE2. Also, while the design of the phone may be from years past that does not mean it is not a good design; for example, I like the touch home button, I dont mind the chin or forehead...the phone is light, thin and has a premium feel, glossy glass surface and great colors (mine is Starlight). Maybe this phone could have been called the iPhone Classic SE3 ?

The SE3 would have been a better value if the storage started at 128gig instead of 64gig and perhaps they could have included a "dark mode" on the phone. The screen on the SE3 is great. The images are clear and crisp. When I compared the screen with other iPhones and androids, I did not notice a huge difference between the LCD retina display and those with OLED with respect to the difference in cost.

I think the SE3 is for new Apple iphone users or for those who are on a budget and want a high quality phone that will provide great basic services and the "Apple" experience for years to come.

[danderdolf]

Here's the difference to save you YOUR time, basically the iPhone SE keeps the same design as the iPhone 8 but just upgrades the processer and has other small upgrades, while the iPhone 13 mini is the same thing as the iPhone 13, but the iPhone 13 mini is smaller and has less battery life compared to the iPhone 13. In conclusion, if you have less money to spend and like the design of the iPhone 8, then just get the iPhone SE. If you have more money to spend and you like the full-screen design, then get the iPhone 13 mini.
Side note: Both iPhone SE and iPhone 13 mini are 60 hertz. If you want 120hertz/Pro-motion, then get the iPhone 13 pro/max.

[visionary]

There’s something I still love about swiping up for the home center! Loving the new se3 it’s so fast

[TX.Cat.Whisperer]

Bought the green mini. Upgraded from the se2 and it was so worth it. Battery on this is great. 7 hrs screen on time.

[artheemisia]

I bought an open box iPhone 12 Mini for $400 on eBay. Perfect condition and still under the Apple warranty

[griffinbird]

Came from the s21 to iphone 13 mini and I cannot stand LCD screens anymore 😂
But frankly I just wanted a phone that would be able to carry me through the years both in terms of design and software so the 13 mini was the better choice. Too bad apple is discontinuing the mini lineup.

[charlesmetz]

Great comparison video. Thanks for going through all of the details in an objective way. The one suggestion I would say for future comparisons would be to keep each phone on its own "side" throughout the video, which makes it easier to understand.