If you don't want a big-screen device then this handset is ideal. It's a true pocket powerhouse that's well worthy of your attention - if you can forgive the smaller battery life as the only compromise anyway.

Lovely compact and lightweight design; Solid performance - the same power as iPhone 13; Beautiful bright display; Great camera performance;

Battery life isn't amazing; Camera housing looks big on this smaller handset; No telephoto zoom lens; No fast refresh-rate display;

The iPhone 13 mini hasn’t changed a great deal compared to the iPhone 12 mini, but if it performs anything like the iPhone 13 in real-world use we’re expecting some big improvements under the hood.

Small but premium design; Promising battery life;

No 120Hz screen; Same design as iPhone 12 mini

The iPhone 13 mini is Apple's most affordable and pocket-friendly flagship, but you'll probably want to spend an extra $100 on the larger iPhone 13 for better battery life.

Most powerful small smartphone, Beautiful build, Better battery life than iPhone 12 mini

Shortest battery life of iPhone 13 family

The smallest and least expensive of Apple's 2021 smartphone lineup, the iPhone 13 mini (starting at $699) is basically an iPhone 13 in a smaller size, with a smaller battery. That latter part is what will likely prevent the mini from being a best-seller, although it's absolutely worth a look if you're shopping for a small phone. We recommend the standard iPhone 13 to most people, as it offers the most potent blend of performance and battery for the price, but if you're willing to trade a bit of battery life for size, the iPhone 13 mini is the most powerful small phone you can buy today.What Happened to the iPhone 12 mini? For years now, there's been a collective moan in certain corners of the internet about the steadily expanding size of phones. Smaller phones are less addictive, the narrative goes. They're easier to use in one hand, and they fit better in tight pockets. It's easier to take photos with one hand, especially selfies, and it's easier to hold small phones to your head...

The iPhone 13 mini is Apple's most affordable and pocket-friendly flagship, but you'll probably want to spend an extra $100 on the larger iPhone 13 for better battery life.

Most powerful small smartphone; Beautiful build; Better battery life than iPhone 12 mini

Shortest battery life of iPhone 13 family

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

The Mini is the cheapest entry in the iPhone 13 line, but you won’t get one because of pricing. Or rather, you shouldn’t, because if you need to save cash, the iPhone 12 now costs the same and has a bigger display – albeit an inferior camera and half the storage. Instead, the Mini is all about the form factor, offering you a (nearly) compromise-free option when you want the full-fat iPhone experience without, well, the fat. Is it perfect? No. Battery life, while improved, remains a trade-off, and this iPhone can be fiddly to use. But this is by some margin the best phone available in a tiny package. Let’s hope more people buy one this time – and that Apple doesn’t tire of making small phones by next year.

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;

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;

If you don’t like carrying jumbo-sized phones, the iPhone 13 mini is worth looking at. This is a regular, fully capable iPhone in a compact size and that to me changes the way you use a phone.

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 is one of the great conundrums of modern-day technology: why have small phones disappeared? Blame it on the constant need to consume content — especially video — on the smartphones or just that people have become used to big screen phones but the casualty has been compact phones.

Compact size, Excellent performance, Impressive cameras