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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) 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 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $196 |
| Weight | 231g | 141g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 5.4" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 12MP dual, sensor-shift |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 2,406mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 141g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
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.