I Switched from iPhone 16 Pro Max to 13 mini - Here's why..

[@pug_63]

My EDC is the iPhone 13 Mini (same footprint as my iPhone 7) and the new 7th Gen iPad Mini. I don’t need anything larger, and they really complement each other. I just wish the iPad came in the iPhone’s Product Red colour - it’s stunning. Thanks for the content.

[@spec8888]

just got a 13 mini today, already love the size, coming from the 14 pro max. my only concern is overheating and iOS 18 performance, hopefully it'll be fine. i just love being able to reach all corners of the screen with one hand. you're totally right that I'm always setting things down just to type on my phone, which is silly imo.

[@VittorTech]

Congrats on the switch! I will say overheating has not been an issue for me long-term on iOS 18 with the mini. Not even with the betas. This is more likely because the phone is still setting things up in the background. Should start to feel and perform better in a few days!

[@spec8888]

@@VittorTech after a full day today, I ended on 29%, but with much less use than usual. I do have a magsafe battery pack, so I'm not really worried about the battery life, however it does seem to drain a lot, even when off in my pocket. I ended up turning off background app refresh for almost all apps, and it made it a little better. Glad to join the mini gang

[@tHEALLDAYFRESH]

After 3 years of 13mini use, happened overheating without any reason as it was rested my pocket. Did a full reset and background apps turned off. This solution worked out for me looks like. Thought it’d would be the battery but turns out it was something else

[@UnravelingMysteriesX]

Still rocking my 13 mini. Bought it at launch. Had Apple replace the battery when I was down to 82% capacity and it’s great again.

[@blkshprd]

Switched from the latest Pro Max to a 13 Mini recently. I made sure to buy a Mini that was at 99% battery. Accordingly, I have had no issue with the battery life. Small, functional, conducive to less time on the phone, it is an ideal option for at least another year and a half. Well worth the $320 you can currently pay for a refurbished edition.

[@thedudestijn34]

I have a 13 mini but the battery is the worst. Performance is okay for me but I think about the iphone 16 pro. Can you do a 13 mini to 16 pro review? Or maybe 16 pro day in the life?

[@VittorTech]

Yep! This has been in the works for a while and coming soon to the channel. I love the mini but I want to make a video addressing the switch to a 16 Pro for those who feel it's time for an upgrade! Stay tuned.

[@BhavyajeetGodara-u7h]

bro dropped an absolute banger which is soothing btw i was surprised that this channel only has this many subs . anyways keep up the good work

[@VittorTech]

Thanks for the kind words - trying to get the word out there!

[@ronaldallanperez3064]

What brand eye glasses are you wearing? It looks cool...

[@slob5041]

I noticed the home app light switching didn’t work on the mini

[@adrianramos4721]

I remember back in the days of the iPhone 5, I wished for a bigger phone so that I wouldn’t have to twist my thumb to touch the parts of the screen covered by it, and really the idea one-handed size for me was the 6-8 plus, those were my best fit. I’ve never had a pro max or a plus, but the regular or pro size is a two hand thing for me, and I’ve gotten used to it

[@BabeiIlie]

I am gonna buy this thing new, but I don't know which color to get, white or black? black kinda sucks, there's always dust on camera bump, scratches very quick, but with a black leather case is perfect....I always buy white iPhones, so a little suggestion please?

[@Scarrus666]

I have a 14 Plus 256Gb and a 13 mini 128Gb. I find myself using the 14 Plus a lot more when at home, the screen size is just much better but when I'm going outside I'm almost always taking the mini with me.

[@BabeiIlie]

how you deal with sim cards?

[@Scarrus666]

@@BabeiIlie I use eSim and swap whenever I feel like it.

[@mazenyasser7208]

I just upgraded to the 13 mini from my 6.7 inch redmi note a week ago and my screen time went down by 1 to 1.5 hours! I’d like it if it was 5.7 since I had some trouble reading on it but I increased the font size just one level up and it’s fine now. Also every other phone now feels gigantic!

[@christianmendoza3655]

There is no one in the right mind who would switch to an older model. I’ve got to be honest this is just for a content for content creators.

[@insansiregar6158]

IPhone 16s are too big

[@choiboix]

Why not? Apple doesn't offer a mini. Only option if you want a smaller phone. The 16 isn't any different from the 13 really. Camera is THAT much better, not will you notice any performance differences, let alone still running the latest iOS.

[@TerminatorAyan]

And people like me are tempted to buy an older model just to try if it is really good and end up regretting

[@VittorTech]

Strongly disagree here. I've done similar videos in past years and there's a niche for people wanting a more portable iPhone like the mini. In tech reviews I obviously test a lot of phones/devices and every year I end up back on the mini as my primary phone. I'm not saying the switch is for everyone, but it's perfect for those who don't want their life to be consumed by their phone. If you prefer a Pro Max or always having the latest tech, there's also nothing wrong with that!

[@eagleace6306]

I did. 14 Pro to 13 mini.

[@tn8358]

I had 14 Pro Max for more than a year and I liked it very much, but honestly it was not the best choice for me - too heavy, too big and my hands are very small…so I found the best solution - I convinced my boyfriend to leave behind his Xiaomi and take my 14 Pro max as a gift (he got and Apple fan very fast 😅) and I bought renovated 13 mini - just the perfect small phone for me. Honestly, I don’t feel ANY difference in my daily usage, except the battery life (not big deal) and, of course, the cameras. But however, if I want to capture good quality photos or videos, I can easily borrow the 14 pro max from my boyfriend 😁 kinda feel like a genius! 😂😂😂 I would like to keep using my 13 mini as long as it’s possible because they don’t produce such small iPhones anymore…

[@rlv2780]

Still using my iPhone 13 mini... no planning on upgrading... the only way I'll change my phone is when i switch to a red iPhone 13 mini 😂😂😂 Mine is blue btw

[@happypuppyjohn]

I just got my 16 pro max last week. I won’t be selling my mini I ll switch back to it in spring

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

When my 13 mini stops getting updates, I will switch to android. Apple refuses to make big phones one handed user friendly.

[@VittorTech]

I totally get that. I'm hoping for a future mini or similar sized SE.

[@marko1083]

I want to switch from Mini to 16pro or 16pro max, and it so hard to get rid of my Iphone mini, it is so perfecet.

[@ahmeddhahir8305]

i wish apple released iPhone 16 mini

[@relfelapautu]

Just buy android

[@adolfkudlinski]

Its not worth it .. you already wear glasses .. save your sight