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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple iPhone Air ($774) 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 Air | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $196 |
| Weight | 165g | 141g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 5.4" 60Hz |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | 2,406mAh |
| Weight | 165g | 141g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 12MP dual, sensor-shift |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
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.