Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone XR
Apple iPhone 13 mini ($196) vs Apple iPhone XR ($93) — 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 XR |
| Price | $196 | $93 |
| Weight | 141g | 194g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 5.4" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 12MP dual, sensor-shift | 12MP single |
| Battery | 2,406mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 141g (Apple published) | 194g (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 XR
- Very cheap
- Better battery life than the XS it undercut
- Face ID
- Still runs modern apps
- Single camera only
- LCD with visible bezels
- 194g
- iOS support is ending
Apple iPhone XR is the better value at $93. 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.