iPhone 13 mini

The iPhone 13 mini measures 5.18 inches (131.5 mm) tall, 2.53 inches (64.2 mm) wide, and 0.30 inches (7.65 mm) thick. It weighs 4.97 ounces (140 grams). Apple discontinued the mini line after this model, making the 13 mini the last small iPhone with a modern edge-to-edge display. This page covers the exact dimensions, size comparisons, and what fits it.

Dimensions

Weight

At 140 grams (4.97 ounces), the 13 mini is one of the lightest iPhones Apple has made with Face ID. It weighs less than a baseball and close to the weight of a billiard ball. The compact aluminum frame and smaller battery keep the weight down.

Display

The screen is 5.4 inches diagonally, using a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2340 x 1080 pixels (476 pixels per inch). Despite the smaller screen, the pixel density is higher than the iPhone 13’s 6.1-inch display (460 ppi), so text and images look equally sharp.

Size comparison with other iPhones

The 13 mini is smaller than the iPhone SE (2022) in every external dimension, yet it has a larger screen (5.4 vs 4.7 inches) thanks to the edge-to-edge design with no Home button. The iPhone 15 is over half an inch taller and more than an ounce heavier. The 15 Pro Max is nearly 60% heavier.

Real-world size context

The iPhone 13 mini is about the length of a credit card stood on its short edge (3.37 inches) plus a couple of inches. It fits in the smallest pants pockets, shirt pockets, and coin pockets in some jeans. People with average-sized hands can reach every corner of the screen without shifting their grip.

The compact size was the 13 mini’s main selling point and the reason Apple stopped making it: not enough people bought it. Most phone buyers now prefer 6-inch-plus screens. For the people who did want a small phone, though, nothing else on the market matched it.

Case and accessory sizing

iPhone 13 mini cases fit only the 13 mini. They do not fit the iPhone 12 mini, even though the two phones share the same screen size and similar designs. The 13 mini is 0.25 mm thicker (7.65 vs 7.4 mm) and the camera module is noticeably larger, with diagonally arranged lenses instead of the 12 mini’s vertical pair.

Screen protectors for the iPhone 12 mini will fit the 13 mini, since the display dimensions and notch size are identical. The difference is only in the back and camera area.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the iPhone 13 mini screen?

5.4 inches diagonally. It is larger than the iPhone SE’s 4.7-inch screen but smaller than any other current iPhone.

Is the iPhone 13 mini smaller than the iPhone SE?

Yes. The 13 mini is 6.9 mm shorter, 3.1 mm narrower, and 4 grams lighter than the iPhone SE (2022), despite having a bigger screen.

Does the iPhone 13 mini fit in a shirt pocket?

Usually, yes. At 131.5 mm tall and 64.2 mm wide, it fits in most standard shirt pockets. Few modern phones can make that claim.

Will an iPhone 12 mini case fit the 13 mini?

No. The 13 mini’s camera bump is larger and positioned differently. Cases designed for the 12 mini will leave the camera exposed or not seat properly.

Why did Apple stop making the mini?

Sales were low. Most buyers preferred the standard iPhone 13 or the Pro models. Apple replaced the mini slot with the iPhone 14 Plus, a larger-screen option, starting in 2022.

Related objects

• iPhone SE (2022)
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Samsung Galaxy S24