The iPhone 13 Mini is a brilliant proposition if you don't already own the iPhone 12 Mini, but less so if you do. For owners of older iPhones, particularly those looking for a smaller handset, it's a no-brainer: the photo and video quality is superb, with Cinematic mode adding a new tool to your...

Upgraded cameras, Cinematic video mode, Better battery life

Incremental updates, No telephoto lens, No ProRes / ProRaw

It isn't a significant update over the iPhone 12 Mini, but if you want a small, light phone and the price and battery life are no barrier, the iPhone 13 Mini is a great choice.

Lightweight and compact; Powerful performance; Great cameras;

Limited battery life; Relatively expensive; No ProMotion display;

Improved cameras; Better battery life; Uncompromised power; Nothing else like it;

No telephoto/macro; Can be fiddly to use; The notch is annoying; No Touch ID;

Great camera; Better battery life than the previous Mini; The most powerful small phone around;

No ProMotion; No opitcal zoom; Still can’t compete with the other iPhone 13 models for battery life;

The iPhone 13 mini is the best iPhone for those who want a smaller device on Apple’s iOS platform. In fact, it’s arguably the best small phone on the market right now. It’s powerful, the camera is top-tier, and the battery life is better than that of the iPhone 12 mini. It isn’t the best iPhone outright, but if you’re looking for a smaller device then you’re in luck.

Gorgeous compact design; Better battery life than iPhone 12 mini; Starts at 128GB of storage;

Only 60Hz screen; Higher price than 2020 model; Limited charging compatibility

Overall, we can’t really recommend upgrading from an iPhone 12 model to this, but for anyone with an older iPhone or an Android phone, the iPhone 13 Mini could make a great change, especially if you’re after a compact phone.

Improved battery life, Great cameras, Exceptional power

No telephoto camera, No 120Hz screen, High price for small upgrades

I doubt this is going to change anyone's mind.

If you think most devices these days are too huge to handle and you’d prefer a smaller-sized smartphone, then this is undoubtedly the best around thanks to its brilliant camera, top-level performance, and good battery life.

Flagship smartphones are great, right? Super-smooth performance, awesome cameras, huge screens to enjoy your content on. But hold on — those huge screens demand a lot of room in your pocket. Some people are not fans of lugging around a slab for a smartphone.

Compact, light, comfortable to carry, Bright and accurate screen, Great camera system, Fast performance, 128 GB base storage

60 Hz screen, Small screen is not for powerusers - feels cramped, Battery life is OK, but still the worst in the lineup

Much improved battery life; slightly better low-light photos; ultra-fast processor; double the storage for the price

Ultra-wide-angle lens has outlived its usefulness