Downsizing to iPhone 13 mini - Day in the life + battery review

I couldn't text with one hand, so I downsized from an iPhone 12 pro to an iPhone 13 mini in 2023. I check to see if the battery holds up over a day.
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I’ve had a 13 mini for 3 months now and I can’t be happier. You get used to the size so fast you stop being aware your phone is smaller than everyone’s. The battery is not as good as others but it is the best you can get for a phone this size. I always charge it to 90% and I awlays get 5 - 6 hours of screen time with usual apps, social media, texting, some youtube and some Candy Crush, and I only charge it once a day! I think it is one of the best iPhones ever made.

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Yeah battery is much improved with the 13 mini. Getting much better screen on time once I stopped tethering. But I've got so many chargers everywhere it's a non issue for me.

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I ditched buying iPhones some years ago. Reading that some would still have to charge their iPhone every day sounds so strange to me. Still use iPads every day (but battery life here is a lot better than the competitors). As a phone i had a huawei for some months and now using a Honor for quite some time. Battery life is not a topic that’s on my mind anymore. 3 days at least with decent usage 4 to 5 days are often achieved. I am really thinking about buying the Apple Watch ultra but having to use a stupid expensive iPhone with no battery life is a no go at this point.

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@@Xero285 4-5 days lmao

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@@olivataggiasca Charged Sunday night. Today is Tuesday lunchtime and I have 84 percent left.. Maybe you will have to try a phone that is not made by Apple to experience this you nonbeliever. 😂👍🏻 Or you are a phone addict that constantly scrolls through tiktok and the like in order to feel appreciated by the world. 😉

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Love the minis, I have both the 12 and 13 mini so happy I do, because now this size phone is instinct. Big fan of the size. I’m a light user and when I watch content it’s 100% on my iPad. The iPhone mini is strictly for communication, camera, music, organization, gps, and hotspot when needed. That’s literally it.

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ive been using 13 mini for my daily driver for 1 year. the phone is very fun! i can slap all kinds of magsafe accessories and it still feels smol and portable. it wont make that awkward bulk on your pocket. battery life is pretty ok for daily use (i only use it for social media, calls, emails, jira, and work related stuff), but it drops pretty fast when you're on camera. cool thing is, i have another 13 mini (which i use for software testing) and ive been regularly using it for content creating on weekend. it has no simcard, and very few apps installed. and it last longer than i thought! the camera is very good as well * you make a very informative and heartwarming videos. definitely worth the like and subscribe!

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I have been waited for the smaller phone since years then finally replaced my iPhone XS by 13 mini. Its best phone i had ever, 5.4" is still big enough screen to write emails, posts on socials and watching YT videos or gaming. No more larger phone ever if possible. It lays in pocket perfectly no matter you're in work or on sport activities like running or biking, and completely no issues with battery working time - one day of very active up to two days when i am not using phone a lot.

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I got so tired of my 11 Pro Max size and weight especially in the pocket, I fiinally after years got rid of it and switched to a 13 Mini, I just appreciate this iphone so much, it does everything I need, size, weight, one hand comfort, easy and secure to hold and navigate, so happy I switched to this one and the battery life is no issue for me as not a heavy user, lasts all day. enjoyed your video humor.

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I feel like most reviewers focus only on trying to find out if the device is the best of all or top tier, but often forget that most people just need a phone that’s comfortable and good enough for normal daily use (certainly not your case). I’ve had my 13 mini since may 2022 and I absolutely LOVE it. It fits in my hands and most importantly IN MY JEANS POCKETS 😂 it has 91% battery life and now with 4hr screen time I have 31% battery left since this morning. I really hope they keep making phones this size. It feels so natural to hold, I don’t need to put my fingers in weird positions, it just works ✨ (plus it literally works just fine it doesn’t have any performance issues, just what you would expect for a phone this price. It’s not exactly cheap anyways. Just small)

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Been using a mini since it was announced with the 12, then bought it again in the 13. I do not need or want a bigger phone, being able to use it one handed is so much more important to me than camera updates and the dynamic island. I'll use this thing until it stops getting software updates. My favourite iPhone yet.

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What about the battery life ? @arturonunez432

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I'm getting a solid 4 ish hours SOT without tethering. It's the best phone. Gets better overtime. The size is underrated.

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Is it worth it to upgrade from 11 pro max to the 13 mini ?

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I'm on 89 percent of battery health and I'd say this phone gives alsmost as much bettery life as my previously favourite XR. With one exception - I can pick this phone out of my pocket to check messages. I can write messages with swipe gestures with one hand. It's light, it's easy to hold. Sometimes I wish it was even a bit smaller.

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Hey I'm thinking of switching my XR for a 13 mini, do you still think it was a good choice?

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@@RXS1184 Hm...It's a tough question. I'd say that the battery isn't as good as it was on XR. After 1.5 years of using I still love it. The only thing that I miss is a good battery. It usually enough take me through the day, with exceptions. I'd say having a charger at work or in your car will save you from all this problems. But in case of traveling, long trips and other scenarios - I'd say it worth upgrading to 13/14 or whatever you budget allows. But I still love mini for it's size. It's really comfortable and easy to use.

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I don't have an iPhone 12/13 mini. I got an iPhone 12 which I kind of regret because before that I used my iPhone SE (1st gen) for 5 years and considered getting the iPhone 12/13 mini but I read so many complaints about the poor battery. So I'm still unsure if I should sell my iPhone 12 and get an iPhone 13 mini instead.

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Nice review bruh..i just got my iphone 13 mini today 😂i think performance-wise it really impressed me..feels very solid..for daily use i haven't tried it yet but i hope it meets my expectations..fyi i updated from iphone xs after almost 4 years

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That's a solid upgrade from XS. My wife also went from XS to 12 mini to 13 mini. Skipped all the big arse phones that came before it.

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Im also considering the 13 mini from 12 pro but I guess I can’t because i love the telephoto camera although it’s only 2x zoom

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Finally! A worth watching video! It's so genuine and no BS! Thank you for sharing your experience. Now, I've decided to stay with my iPhone 13 Pro Max because I need to tether it to my laptop.

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I recently downsized to mini from 14 Pro max and man I’m loving this compact beast! I agree battery is not that great, also coming from pro max ofc huge difference. But the weight and easy handling of this phone makes you fall in love with it! Mine is used and battery health 87 so that might be a thing too, but overall I love it. And I stumbled upon your video and trust me it was an instant subscribe for me. Loved the vibe and how you gave us a real review while casually filming your life. And that message at end how you want to support a cause, that is so kind. Lots of love from India, and your daughter is so cuteeee! Wanna see more of you two ❤ And I never wrote such a long comment 😂😅

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how long do you get of screen on time on average each day?

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My wife has a 12mini too but didn’t manage to convince me. Second half of every day she is always looking for a portable charger 😂

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Lol it’s all good till you go overseas and don’t have all these chargers laying around.

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From XS Max to 12 Mini. Almost 2 years already. Love it.

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Awesome review! Very informative and entertaining, Thanks for a real review. I was thinking of upgrading from my iPhone SE 2022 to 13 mini but now don’t think it will be so much better battery life. By the way I try SE 2022 on low power mode and for regular use it increases battery life by over 20 percent at the minimum. Was wondering if low power mode is the solution for iPhone mini 13?

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Great review, thanks. Please do more.

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Great video! Btw, from where did you get the refurbished iPhone 13 Mini? And do you still recommend it despite the battery? because I like it's compact and I'm thinking of downsizing from iPhone 14 Pro to iPhone 13 Mini.

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I absolutely love this size. I got it from Facebook market. You’re going to lose a lot of features going from 14 pro to mini. When I don’t use hotspot battery feels like my 12 pro.

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Bring back the mini !!!!

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Hopefully the mini Iwill become the Next SE. I love the mini I use for work phone and my personal I just upgraded from 11 pro to 14 pro but was so close to getting a second Mini!

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@@mjthethird1 I went from the mini 12 to a 14 pro as well … only reason was because my 12th I screen blacked out for a day .. soon as it turned on I traded it in 😂 but I loved my mini soooooo much I want one now ! And hopefully the se becomes the mini … there’s too many of us smaller phone lovers for them to not give us one

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If they came out with a 15 mini pro. I would throw my whole bank account at apple. Imagine mini with pro specs + 120hz LTPO screen. For now, I'm cool with 13 mini.

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It's a great device. Too bad they got killed so quick. I hope this will become the new SE. It's very cool.

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Have the 12 mini and still yet to go below 30% battery. I don't game and not interested in social media. Love the small size in my pocket. Owned for 7 months and use caseless and no screen protector, and still no scratches! Great to hear you go to Church, so do I.

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