A Surprise Ending to My iPhone 13 Mini Six Month Review!

[@KamilleN16]

Iphone 13 mini gang!!!

[@BrianRouse]

I love mine!

[@Ananasi11]

I love my iPhone 13 ❤ Your follower from Egypt 🇪🇬

[@BrianRouse]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@warrengaskin3863]

I had 2 great years with the 12 Mini before upgrading to the 14 Pro in December 2022. Its a shame more people didn’t show interest in the Mini phones

[@davidmcivor2761]

always originally intended to be small, the iPhone mini 13 & the iPad mini 6 are the perfect combination of fully functioning lightweight powerful products in a compact portable format, expensive yes but totally unique & niche. I always buy the cellular version of ipads, yes it increases the initial purchase price but the convenience of cellular especially when travelling is worth it, so easy to pop in a prepaid data sim or activating the esim for connectivity is a bonus I don’t understand why some people limit themselves to just wifi.

[@BrianRouse]

I’m considering getting the next mini iPad. I rarely find myself needing cell service with my iPad, so I only buy the WiFi version. But you’ve given me something to think about. Thanks for watching!

[@pug_63]

Just upgraded from the XS to the Product Red 13 Mini. Using a bumper and MagSafe grip (plus a wrist strap for added protection), which is the same set up I had for the XS. Looking forward to being able to take advantage of the MagSafe ecosystem. Just like with the XS, I’m not intending to upgrade again til my 13 Mini is thisclose to losing access to the latest iOS. Thanks for the content!

[@BrianRouse]

Thanks for watching! I’m with you as far as upgrading from here goes. 13 is the sweet spot for me.

[@pug_63]

@@BrianRouse Had to use an iPhone 6 for a month last year, so the size isn’t a problem. Just going through all the 13 Mini content on here for tips etc.

[@ricardomerk2]

Great Video. I myself am coming from a 14pro max which i pretty much keep home as a backup nowadays. I do about an hour commute each way daily and this past July (2023) decided to give the 13mini a try. Haven’t looked back since. Dont miss carrying a 2 ton brick in my pocket daily not to mention always playing the phone juggling game. To me the 13mini along with an  watch ultra and an ipad air tucked away in my backpack if needed is perfect for any road warrior /commuter out there. Highly recommend the 13mini along with  Magsafe accessories (battery,wallet). You won’t have any regrets.

[@BrianRouse]

Totally agree with your observations! Thanks for watching!

[@TheCo11ection]

would change the ipad air for a ipad mini. the size does make all the difference here too. I could go on for hours but its the only ipad that is confortable to carry and consume content on. Specially web browsing, text reading and book reading. There is no better device to compliment the iphone mini

[@StonezyEugeneTV]

How much is the MagSafe

[@TheCo11ection]

Mini is low key my fav phone ever. Theres nothing that I miss from other phones. Magsafe is the best accessory for the mini. Feels like it was built for the mini as its the perfect size and gives just enough juice for a long day, or two short days. It solves the main flaw of the mini, which is battery life. And on top of that it makes the phone more confortable to hold. It is also very stylish, ive received a lo of compliments to the actual battery funny enough. The best compliment to the iPhone mini is... the iPad mini! Because when you are at home the perfect size for media consumption is an iPad mini. Even consuming media on a pro max feels a little like squinting. The iPhone mini isnt the best for media consumption, but neither are most bigger phones. The iPad mini feels light and dosent tire the hands, virtually every other tablet necessitates a stand to hold it, at which point you end up putting keyboards and stands, and at which point you are better altogether using a laptop

[@BrianRouse]

I've been really tempted to buy the iPad mini lately. I have an ipad Pro that I THOUGHT I could use a macbook replacement but it didn't work out. Now I just use it for media consumption. I've heard rumors that the iPad Mini will get an upgrade very soon, so I'll be keeping my eye on it.

[@pug_63]

@@BrianRouse Currently using a 5th Gen iPad Mini. My kids have a MacBook, but I don’t see the point. Going to wait and see what the new upgrade looks like when it’s finally released. Is Face ID a possibility, do you think?

[@elisawilliams9319]

So glad you picked it up, I’ve had mine since it launched and I am absolutely bananas for it. I hope you enjoy it as I enjoy mine. I enjoy it so much that I have skipped the 14 and now the 15. I’m even thinking about purchasing another one just because. Also thinking of getting the 12 mini as collectables. Can you tell I love it.

[@BrianRouse]

Ha! Awesome! I still love my mini and I’m disappointed they discontinued the size!

[@miksmiks8046]

I have two iPhone 13 minis hehe. Nah you don't need collectibles but if you want ...

[@hippity9072]

Love these kinds of videos . Hope you have a good day

[@BrianRouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@pamieafg]

Great video, simple and enjoyable. I love the iPhone 13 mini and its size. It’s easy to carry around and just use instead of bigger phones. I take photos, videos and audio recordings more than my colleagues as no one else wants to lug their phones out when it’s inconvenient. Wish they bring back the form factor as I think I’ll be sticking to it until it won’t go anymore (or planning to repair it forever).

[@BrianRouse]

Hi Pam…we definitely agree here! The chip in this phone is really good, and I can see it working well for three more years at least. Maybe they will bring back the size by then. Thanks for watching!

[@pamieafg]

@@BrianRouse Thanks 🙏🏻 3 years is pretty long! I should take note of software updates as the phone might not be able to work well with later updates.

[@BrianRouse]

@@pamieafg My 12pro max is still going strong after three years, so hopefully the mini will as well! 🙂

[@RB-nr1um]

Mini is legendary.

[@jeffstacklebox]

Love the 13 Mini. It's my owrk tool for vids or stills and it simply rocks. A larger slab of a phone would not get the shots I need or be there when at the right moment. I hope Apple wakes up to this eventually.

[@BrianRouse]

Hi Jeff…I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching!

[@robertojrcruz8506]

Im also using the iphone 13 mini aswell given the fact that its a compact phone easy for one handed use and pocket size phone above the rest its a very powerfull compact phone came from apple❤

[@BrianRouse]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@M0istSocks]

Great review thank you, planning on getting a 13 this week as my old phone's data connection stopped working and the 13 seems like a solid option compared to the 14 which is the same thing. Gonna pick myself up some airpods pro 2 as well. glad that its a recent upload !!!!

[@BrianRouse]

Thanks for watching! The links in my description show discounts on everything if you look on Amazon.

[@salmanabdullah7451]

This is surprisingly good. Keep up the good work mate!

[@BrianRouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@jbp48080]

Love the video. I love the mini but it is small. I tried it and went to the 14PM easier to type on. But I miss the mini a lot It was a struggle at times looking at the screen. What’s the bag on the bike that’s really nifty

[@BrianRouse]

Hey thanks for watching! I totally agree that it’s tricky to type on; I mess up texts all the time on my Mini. As for the bike bag, it’s a top tube bag from RockBros. They sell them on Amazon.

[@FarhanAktar357]

Nice video. Thanks! I found a refurbished one with 88% battery health. Should I go for it? I'll be using the camera and hotspot mostly.

[@BrianRouse]

Yeah I would say get it if you want! Apple considers batteries at 88% to be good. Thanks for watching!

[@lamtruong8658]

have you ever accidently dropped your phone? mine like as least 5 time in 3 months now, got some scratches off the paint... so sad:((

[@BrianRouse]

Oh that stinks! Recently I bought a case from Mous that is REALLY sturdy but still light. Downside is that it's a little more expensive. I put together a video about some of the cases I use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJK6imuDmMpojc0

[@miksmiks8046]

I have two iPhone 13 minis !

[@BrianRouse]

One for each pocket? 😃

[@miksmiks8046]

@@BrianRouse haha yes sometimes!

[@tanuniharika]

❤❤🎉🎉

[@patrickmartin2005]

Turn the phone to landscape mode to text

[@BrianRouse]

Hmm…I’ll give it a try!

[@isuckatsoldering6554]

You sound so similar to Ed Helms!

[@BrianRouse]

😆😆😆! If only I had Ed Helms' bank roll...

[@alexlea1682]

Hey that wallet is looking good!

[@BrianRouse]

It’s the best!