I Used an iPhone 13 Mini For a Week in 2024

[@techno_eclipse]

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[@ayingolpos9350]

Using 13 mini for almost 3yrs now and im loving it so much most especially that i am not fan of big phones

[@fasn279]

does battery last all day?

[@sleepyjoe7843]

@@fasn279 That will depends on your use case. I work in construction, so big phones get in the way and mini is perfect, since I have no time to be on the phone and mainly do calls and messages and no social media, I have like 50% left at the end of the day. For office work it would be probably too little since you would use the phone more than twice as me and in meanwhile watch youtube, tiktok.

[@Waiting_to_Exhale_era]

@@fasn279no I have had mine since October 14th 2022 and the battery capacity is at 77% and and I get like 3/3 and 1/2 ) hours of battery life

[@cup_o_TMarie]

Same!!

[@lawbinson]

A tech youtuber that is "upgrading" to an iPhone 13 mini in nearly 2025 is a refreshing perspective.

[@RideOnTimePH]

I think the biggest advantage of the 13 mini to the 12 mini is the processor efficiency that is why it has a lot better battery life. The other aspects are just marginally better. I think even compared to the 14, the 13 has still better processor efficiency.

[@Drew1218s]

14 and 13 both have the a15 chip

[@iapple6496]

​@@Drew1218syep, only difference with the base 14 and 13 models is the base 14 has the same amount RAM as the pro models of the 13, weirdly though the battery is noticably worse on the 14

[@cup_o_TMarie]

I LOVE my 13 mini & a small phone for my small hands! Breaks my heart they got rid of mini line. Even love my mini iPad. I keep an old 6 as a back up just in case & she works great. I charge & use it monthly to keep the battery healthy too.

[@attyjosh]

Living by the values of buying cheap phones and not to be dictated by phones. 👏 👏 👏

[@alcidesfy]

You already know it's perfectly fine. Some people still rock the X/XS/Xr/11.

[@CrazyCobraCC]

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one upgrading to the 13 mini this year. I’ve been using the se2020, and the battery life is starting to get infuriating. I’m so excited to try it out, plus I got the green color

[@steveb1972]

I remember my iPhone 6 Plus fell out my car widow, was run over by 2 cars and an 18 wheel truck. Only had a few blown pixels! Lol

[@cutiepie120048]

My goodness 😂

[@Thtuy]

That’s a whole ass movie 😂😭

[@AzureRT456]

Jesus Christ

[@3IRDDY]

They really needed to continue with the minis. I love the size of the phone it’s perfect.

[@izza_vip]

Please Apple 😢. Bring the mini series back 💔

[@cup_o_TMarie]

IKR!!!!!

[@kaydens6964]

Its pretty much the pinnacle of smart phones, cheap compact, does everything you expect a smart phone to do

[@pug_63]

Upgraded from the XS to a 13 Mini (with the same footprint as my iPhone 7) in January this year. Absolutely love it, especially in Product Red, and it really complements my iPad Mini - just upgraded from the 5th to the 7th Gen. Thanks for the content.

[@PopRox]

I have the regular 13, upgraded from a 11 Pro Max and I can definitely say 100% worth it. IMO the 13s are the last good iPhone series. All it would need is USB-C.

[@AzureRT456]

And at least 90hz (120hz is nice but imo can be overrated)

[@PopRox]

@@AzureRT456 I mean I have an iPad Pro and a monitor that are 120hz and don’t get me wrong it’s nice, but the rest of my tech is 60hz. I notice the difference but it’s not as other people make it out to be. But yeah I think it’s crazy that up to the 16s the regular versions don’t have at least 90hz.

[@ethansi08]

Did you just upgrade? I’m thinking of upgrading from XR to 13pro right now

[@PopRox]

@@ethansi08 Yeah I upgraded I’d say about late June. Was definitely worth it since my last phone was broken and was just tired of the size. However, I will say if size wasn’t a problem and the back glass wasn’t all messed up, I would’ve just gotten the battery replaced and called it a day. Phone was amazing for me but fixing it would’ve costed me the same as getting a new phone. So I’d say upgrade but buy used 10/10.

[@ethansi08]

@@PopRox my only concern is the 13 series is like 3 years old now and I don’t usually upgrade regularly maybe I keep my phone for 4 years at a time I’ve had this XR for nearly 5 😂

[@TangosTech]

Watching on my iPhone 13 mini with 99% battery health. This is such a sleeper of a phone. I love it.

[@pexira8004]

Did you buy a new battery for it?

[@TangosTech]

@pexira8004 I’m not sure tbh. I purchased 2nd hand off Swappa. Battery seems to be original since I don’t have “unknown part” notice in battery health.

[@pexira8004]

@@TangosTech Thanks for answering. However I’m curious if it still shows “Unknown Part” even if the battery is originally replaced

[@aewolfieee]

mine is still at 92% after 3 years later.

[@IamDanish99]

Watching this on my iPhone 13 mini !

[@Kevito]

Same :( I need to replace the battery 🪫 I really hope they bring them back with AI and 120 hz screen and always on 🤩

[@pablolopez-qw2hb]

Did you replace you batteriez?

[@JordanLanuza]

I keep coming back to my 13 mini even tho i have the s22 ultra which still rocks btw. Its just the form factor is so amazing. It’s hard to let go if you just need to go out and have a small phone instead if a huge slab that doesnt fit in most small bags.

[@CarlosLopez-dj8rv]

13 mini user Have a samsung note 20 ultra Also keep going back to the 13 mini

[@CarlosLopez-dj8rv]

One question hows your battery health I dont really check it but i checked it 20 days ago and it was at 94% and as of now 20 days later its at 88%

[@JordanLanuza]

@@CarlosLopez-dj8rv hey there. Mine is now at 85%. But mine is a 2 year phone now. A bit more or almost 3 years already.

[@MegaAbgt]

And it is drained when you arrive to family dinner

[@Hektormydog]

As the saying goes ‘it’s in the details,’ and the improvements with the 13 mini: brighter screen, camera software (cinematic and photographic styles) and updated larger pixel size wide camera, newer processor (another iOS update or 2?), [just] enough battery for a day’s use, smaller notch (on a small display I’ll take any more space I can). I bought the 13 mini coming from the almost same size old SE when they came out, so been using it a few years now and don’t have any complaints. Very easy to use with one hand or in the pocket, it’s a phone first, but can do the other things a smart phone does (within the display size limitations), and a very compact camera that does the job.

[@attyjosh]

Didn't give up my 13 mini as a secondary back up (just in case). 3 years after and still at 95% battery health. Yep, not a battery champ but has always come in handy.

[@marksouthwell4490]

I have the 13, battery health is still 100% ( original battery,) I'm an Android user too and I've noticed that iOS users are quite focused on battery health, moreso than android users . I think the iPhone 13 and 13 mini are great 👍

[@markoroncevic]

How do you have 100% BH?

[@attyjosh]

@@marksouthwell4490 Because Android doesn't show the battery health percentage of the phone at least the ones that I have (Pixel and Samsung Ultra) unless you download a third party app but on iPhone this feature is so accessible that if one has OCD, you can't help but to obsess on wanting to maintain a higher battery health percentage.

[@DarthCiliatus]

Ordered one on Monday. Should be here on Saturday. Upgrading (? sidegrading) from a Pixel 6A because I want a smaller phone and I use AirPod Pro 2's and I want the improvements to those that come with iOS 18.

[@glenbowen197]

Fantastic video. After many trials I use a 14 Pro when am outdoors, and at home put it away and work with the SE2. This creates sufficient friction and makes sense personally for me. Always loved the 13 mini. Just hoping for a new SE version from apple. Love the week use videos Techno ! Keep up the great videos. !

[@bbluedot]

I'm a 13 mini user and I wish Apple would provide quick access to the 2x camera zoom via software.

[@fusel]

I hope, they will it bring back someday... and by that I don't mean a new iPhone SE budget, but a pro in mini form

[@apexpixel8708]

Good job bro keep it up👍

[@RobloxianX]

Seems like a good device in 2024. Personally, I went from an iPod Nano 7, to an iPod Touch 6th Gen, then to a 7th Gen, and finally to an iPhone SE 3. So, I'm used to small screens. Honestly, if the iPhone SE 4 gets the 13 Mini chassis I am 100% upgrading to that.

[@spec8888]

I've gotta say, I love smaller iPhones, I've tried the SE, loved the size, but the LCD screen sucks, and I was nervous about buying a 13 mini because of the battery life (and the price), but I recently bought a XS and it's at 81% battery health, and even that makes it through my day, so 13 mini is next on my list. One other thing is that, because the XS barely makes it through the day (i was at 6% one day with heavy use), I've been using it less, which has been nice. Less insta scrolling, less "being on my phone just to be on my phone." With all this in mind, the 13 mini might even be a downgrade from the XS in terms of keeping healthy screen time habits, but I'm also really missing the ultrawide lens, I didn't realize how much I used it until now. Really been starting to use older iPhones/downgrading phones this past year-ish, and it's so amazing how long Apple supports their devices. Keeping all my devices on iOS 17 for now, because I tried 18 on the SE and it was awful, and super buggy (iOS 18.0.1), and so i IPSW restored back to 17.7 and now it's good again. I'll have to live with the fact that if I buy a 13 mini now, it'll be on ios 18, and 17.7 is no longer signed, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on iOS 18 (performance and bug wise) if you don't mind. Love your channel and your mindset

[@aewolfieee]

I don't know what you're talking about but i went from XS (Pro) Max to 13 mini, i have no regrets. the A12 chip is trash compared to A15. i'd say i got a upgrade in a way where my smart phone is "mobile phone" now. the camera & the speakers are also better too.

[@chriscasillas]

I upgraded from the 12 mini to the 15. Perfectly happy that I did. Plenty of upgrades when I jumped that many generations. But that's pretty cool that the 12 mini is still working so well for you!

[@Abdssmd_15]

What kinds of upgrades you think are worth upgrading?

[@aewolfieee]

The 13 mini is amazing, i have the 256gb version (wish i got the 512gb instead) and it's still on ios 15.0, very power efficient.. i'd upgrade my 13 mini, if they do a iphone mini air (with refreshed USB-C magsafe battery pack) that has a dynamic island or a 1st generation pro model (1-2tb).

[@iLucidMC]

I love the smaller form factor of the iPhone 12 mini/13 mini, I actually do think its a shame that apple discontinued it.

[@dirty-moto]

I just went for a 13 Mini after having a 12 Mini for 4 years. With Apple no longer selling minis in any condition, I didn't want to wait too long until none of them existed in good shape. I do think a fresh battery plus better battery life will make this a worthwhile long-term phone. I can't easily charge in my old vehicle or motorcycle so when I'm on the go I'm always worried about having it topped up. Heat is a problem when just charging plus driving (especially with GPS!) so a battery case would run into issues, I think.

[@michaelwoolcock5600]

I missed out on getting the 13 mini in product red. Got a 13 and very happy with it..I get two days of battery life.

[@callthegamecoachremotely]

love your channel. 100% agree with what you're saying at the end. I just replaced the battery in my iPhone SE 2020 (done by Apple). Now running ios18, the phone feels almost brand new. Not sure if I even want to upgrade to an OLED device after I read about severe eye strain issues.

[@denblaakop]

Great video, think I will upgrade to one of these, was considering the 15 or 16, but this seems allot nicer xD

[@asinglefrenchfry]

I've had my 13 mini for over a year now and I LOVE IT. It's exactly what I've wanted from an iPhone for a long time, a compact flagship. My only complaints are entirely software related: 1. In order to preserve battery health, I wish there was an option to manually enable slow charging past 80% instead of relying on the "Optimized Battery Charging" feature to detect your charge schedule. (I don't have a consistent charge schedule so it rarely turns on automatically.) 2. I don't like the post-processing on photos taken with the camera. It tries really hard to reduce noise, but it just looks like an over-sharpened oil painting, much worse than how they looked on the viewfinder. I'd rather just have the natural raw photo. But, all modern iPhones do this. It's not specific to the 13 mini. And as with a lot of issues on Apple products, a simple option to disable it would suffice. Apple certainly doesn't like giving options lol...

[@tadarohn3305]

Thank you, your message made me understand something I really don't like with my photos, I thought there was something enabled that I couldn't find, but it's seems that it's just this "post precessing" you're talking about, and I totally agree, it doesn't go in the right direction most of the time and makes your photos look a bit weird ...

[@kenji4330]

Awesome video! Hopefully there will be some phone company that will realise in the next few years how cool small phones are

[@matthewjones5951]

My favorite part of this is just REAL it is. “ThE bAttErY LifE isN’t gOoD eNoUgh” - “then get off your phone and get a life lmao” I’m rocking a 2020 se and yes, it gets slow sometimes, but that’s fine I can wait a bit for KZbin to open. Yes, the battery life isn’t great, but I can just plug it in

[@colRobinOlds]

while this is "real" indeed as you put it, it's not an adequate answer or a solution to a problem. try working 12hr shifts while your phone drains in your pocket idly. Not fun. Not fun at all.

[@ballooneyjr4294]

Yeah I used to think the same until I went on a 3 day trip where I woke up early, got back to the hotel late and my phone died before getting home every time lol, I wasn’t even using it much, just for Uber rides, looking stuff on maps and google to check restaurants/places to visit.

[@NJDAVE]

Debating upgrading from 13 mini, I love this form factor and I think there is diminishing returns going to a 16 pro, don’t think I will. I will hold out as long as I can. When I got it new I ordered it with the 512MB so I got plenty of storage. Time will tell…

[@NJDAVE]

I succumbed and got a 16 Pro…

[@AmanSingh-si4hc]

Just upgraded from a 12 mini to a 13 mini , can’t wait

[@Abrar-n2u]

Apple are a 1 trillion dollar company and I cannot believe how inept they are at understanding that there is a huge population that loves this form factor, if they made an iPhone 18 pro Mini the takers would be next level. Apple give us back this beauty.

[@aewolfieee]

Honestly the name "iphone 18 pro mini" sounds very off. It has to be "iPhone Pro Mini (1st gen)" just like what they did with ipad pros that got face ID. refresh cycle should be every 2-4 years max instead of cutting it off completely. we don't need a fkn phone every year does that company not understand that there needs to be a space for that market at ALL times.

[@NJ-qx3vb]

I still use an iPhone 6 in 2024. However, becuase I want to stay with the small form factor I’m thinking to buy the iPhone 13 mini. I’m also going to buy it off Apple Refurbished since they replace the shell and battery. This is a perfect deal for me and I’ll have a small phone that I can keep for the next few years.

[@derekbrand7769]

Did anybody else ever have the issue with their 13 mini that you couldn’t delete apps? Mine was somehow locked that I couldn’t delete apps, I could just delete them from my Home Screen. So they would still be on my phone and had to wait for Apple to offload the app after however long oh non-use.

[@uncleshim]

Love my mini13.. battery needs charging about mid afternoon.. especially when using Waze, or Apple Maps. I also have a Google 4a 5g phone.. Love the smaller phones.. why have a tablet sized phone up to your ear? My family hates my phone too.. always say it’s too small. Get a 15 or 16 pro.. nah.. was thinking about a Google 9 pro and keeping the mini 13 just for the cool camera features .. waiting for a good deal…😊

[@davidmcivor2761]

My regret about the iPhone 13 mini is that I didn't have enough ready cash to buy 2 !

[@XSmile2008]

I switched from Pixel 5 to iPhone 13 mini last week. Wanted to have compact phone for the last time while I still can((( Pros: - It's small - love it! - It has double CPU power compared to Pixel 5 - FaceID is actually good - Animations is way smoother on iOS (Not sure it's because of much powerful CPU or because of iOS) Cons: - Display cutout is huge compared to Pixel 5 front camera circle in a corner - No always on display - No 90Hz display, only 60Hz - Lightning instead of type-C - Unable to quickly launch camera by double tapping power button - Need to double tap power button to pay - Caller app is so 2010 compared to Google. With Google it's so easy to organize contacts and spam filter is AWESOME. - No standardized way of back navigation. I missed Android back button so much!

[@Kowafatcompany]

Dude I`m walking with XS and I dont see any problem with it at all plus I dont see any reason for upgrade either ;D

[@chaletqcm3451]

Great video and awesome energy

[@clarrencejay]

My iphone 12 pro battery life is at 77% now, and my budget only allows me to buy the 13 mini, should I?

[@chaseowens1189]

Yes

[@ElinaDiena]

Got this phone 2nd hand 9/10 condition with 256gb for $210

[@growingmelancholy8374]

I really appreciate you saying that we shouldn't spend so much time on our phones.

[@cry4judas]

im never letting go of my 13 mini im emotionally attached

[@RicardoGonzalez-oj1er]

I'm watching this video on my iPhone 12 BTW 🤭

[@alexandrumacovei7174]

A spectacular phone, with a 60 hz, lcd, no battery life, no zoom lens, which is more practical than the ultra wide camera. If the battery will last as much as a pro max and had at least 90hz, oled, yeah

[@marksouthwell4490]

13 mini has a Super Retina XDR OLED display, not LCD😊

[@DeedUNo]

My iPhone 13 mini is simply the best!

[@mpolisi86]

Just keep the 13 mini it’s a better upgrade from the 12 mini. That’s my professional personal opinion. It’s a fact bigger battery better camera better performing chip.

[@vjekoslav20]

I use 13 mini in 2024,this the best phone ever.I dont like tv style smartphones 😂😂😂

[@chaseowens1189]

Right lol

[@MacOsx1011]

ive always loved smaller phones the 13 mini is my fav i always wanted to own one even tho i have a 15 pro now for almost a year some part of me wishes i had a phone of the 13 mini size or the 13 mini itself, but i feel like itll be a huge downgrade now if i decide to get one isnt it. also looks like the 15 pro might be the last of the compact-ish phones for a while now as the 16 series got bigger too🤮might as well hold off now untill they make another smaller pro iphone.

[@ASA_VI]

I will not buy a new iPhone from Apple again if they don't make it in this form factor. Till this day my Iphone 13 mini has to last and will be repaired. ❤

[@mr.watermelon3415]

Next video, using an iphone XR on 2024

[@Madarabishal]

Using 13 mini battery health 77 for everyday use KZbin call little games camera it is good camera also great video is muc better than 40000 rs android

[@NJDAVE]

Sweet Van

[@Calebbeck]

All I want is Bluetooth and Spotify access 😭

[@rambobailey87]

I just got a 12 mini 128gb unlocked for $200. I like it but the battery is at 80 health. Has me kind of nervous. Saw yours is at 72 now and you got it at 75. What do you think? It’s a secondary device just so I don’t put a lot of abuse on my 15 Pro Max.

[@calm_biker]

5/6 hour is a lot man I use my phone at least 8hr a day not every day but 4/5 hours means that I have to charge the iPhone twice a day and this if it's new after 6 months I should charge it 4 times a day

[@kennethxavier6012]

Is the mini good for a 50 year old? Love the 12 mini but am not getting any younger tho😂. My eyesight is still good for now since i am still using iphone se 2020 for now. Planning to buy a 12 mini soon but divided over a 12 mini or 12 pro which is bigger. Honest opinion anyone?

[@iMax1975]

Whoa! I was just watching a video of yours from 4 years ago and you had hair! What happened?!?! lol

[@techno_eclipse]

Got married and had 2 kids 🤣🤣🤣

[@Aggouric]

a 13 mini for 300 bucks? where!

[@MrCullty]

when did you shave your head

[@techno_eclipse]

It has been a while, I think 2 years now. I just normally wear a hat on camera haha

[@Diyas-vn1xc]

I think this phone is great in terms of usage but in today’s world person need 120Hz Promotion✨ feature

[@steveb1972]

72% battery health in a 13???? Man, you must’ve pushed that HARD!!!!! The iPhone 8 Plus I’ve had since launch is still at 84%!

[@vaultboy1419]

My Mini is sitting at 89%, original battery. Dude must've been charging it multiple times a day and really pushing it.

[@techno_eclipse]

Battery health of 72% on the 12 mini, I bought it when it was around 75% or so over a year ago. I don't think I made that very clear LOL

[@vaultboy1419]

@@techno_eclipse Oh gotcha. Honestly I have to say I was recently contemplating getting the 15 Pro Max since it's on sale, but even the 13 Mini still gives me solid 2 day battery life, I wouldn't have much use for that monster.

[@CarlosLopez-dj8rv]

I have a problem with my 13 mini then it was at 94% battery health 20 days ago its at 88% as of now Charge it once a day i dont think that normal

[@steveb1972]

@@techno_eclipse it must have had a hard life!

[@JohnMichealTorraca-xr1nh]

Are you sure that's a mini? Looks a but large in ur hands

[@techno_eclipse]

haha......

[@AyushmaanYadav19]

Bro if you’re saying that 5-6 hours is a long time to use your phone then why would you buy a phone that expensive? Just buy a normal phone and shut the hell up?

[@techno_eclipse]

Facts

[@DIGITALCITY-wn4by]

I find it sad and somewhat embarrassing that people put this much time and effort as well as emotion into a phone. it is a material item, people need to really grow up.

[@iamtyrese]

i just upgraded from the 12 mini to a 13 pro little under a week now and i’m loving it. 120 hertz is such a killer feature! bigger screen, a bigger battery, better cameras and little improvements in between. very premium feeling device i must say. 12 mini was a good run(1 year) 🤍