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Apple iPhone 16e vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 16e ($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 16e | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $196 |
| Weight | 167g | 141g |
| Chip | Apple A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.4" 60Hz |
| Battery | 4,005mAh | 2,406mAh |
| Weight | 167g | 141g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual, sensor-shift |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16e
- Cheapest current iPhone
- A18 chip punches up
- Great battery for size
- Years of updates ahead
- 60Hz display
- Single rear camera
- No MagSafe
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.