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Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 13 mini ($196) vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196 | $78 |
| Weight | 141g | 148g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP single |
| Battery | 2,406mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 141g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
- 141g, lightest modern iPhone by far
- Genuinely one-hand usable
- Same A15 chip as the full-size 13
- Apple will not make another one
- Battery life is the real compromise
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- Small display for video
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- A13 chip for well under a hundred dollars
- Touch ID
- 148g and genuinely pocketable
- Wireless charging
- Small battery, and it will be degraded
- Single camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Thick bezels
- IP67 and Lightning
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the better value at $78. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 13 mini carries lighter at 141g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.