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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 15 ($309) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini ($196) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $196 |
| Weight | 171g | 141g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 5.4" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 12MP dual, sensor-shift |
| Battery | 3,349mAh | 2,406mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 171g (Apple published) | 141g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
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 13 mini is the better value at $196. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.