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Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple iPhone 13 mini ($196) vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) ($83) — 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 (3rd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $196 | $83 |
| Weight | 141g | 144g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz | 4.7" 60Hz |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP single |
| Battery | 2,406mAh | 2,018mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 141g (Apple published) | 144g (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 (3rd generation)
- A15 chip, the same one in the iPhone 13
- Touch ID home button, still the fastest unlock with wet hands
- 144g and genuinely small
- The cheapest current-chip iPhone by a wide margin
- 4.7-inch display with large bezels
- Single 12MP camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Small battery
- IP67 rather than IP68
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the better value at $83. 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.