iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini to iPhone 13

[coachbrady79]

Has anyone gone from the 13 mini to the standard 13 ? What has been your experience? Thanks 🙏🏿!!!

 

[ssledoux]

Well, not what you’re asking but I came from a 13 pro to a 13 mini, and I had a regular 12 before (basically the same as the 13).

I think the regular size phone is great - if you don’t go pro, it’s not super heavy. With a Loopy case, I could still pretty much use mine one-handed. I mainly went to the mini because I know I’ll likely get a 14 pro if it has no notch, and I wanted to try out a small phone for a while. I’ve been enjoying the size and weight of the mini coming from a pro, but the non-pros, with the aluminum bodies, aren‘t really much heavier.

Honestly, I’d probably not go pro again if it weren’t for the fact that they’re gonna lose the notch - it has always bugged me (yes, I’m one of THOSE people).

 

[coachbrady79]

Well, not what you’re asking but I came from a 13 pro to a 13 mini, and I had a regular 12 before (basically the same as the 13).

I think the regular size phone is great - if you don’t go pro, it’s not super heavy. With a Loopy case, I could still pretty much use mine one-handed. I mainly went to the mini because I know I’ll likely get a 14 pro if it has no notch, and I wanted to try out a small phone for a while. I’ve been enjoying the size and weight of the mini coming from a pro, but the non-pros, with the aluminum bodies, aren‘t really much heavier.

Honestly, I’d probably not go pro again if it weren’t for the fact that they’re gonna lose the notch - it has always bugged me (yes, I’m one of THOSE people).

Oh thanks for your response I am thinking about go to the regular 13 from the mini I am missing the screen real estate I came from an 11.

 

[Nbd1790]

Just go with what suits your needs. I'm pretty sure the experience will be what you expect. Better battery life and a larger screen are the only differences.

Had a 12 pro. Used the 13 mini for one week to try it out. Used the 12 pro again for the following week. Ultimately chose the Mini.

 

[Rick America]

I went from a XR to the 12 mini at announcement...don't miss the XR at all. I went to the XR from a 5S and never got used to the added size and weight. I will be very disappointed if/when Apple discontinues the mini.

 

[Splitrail]

I got a 13 Pro because of my 70 year old eyes, I need the bigger screen.
I would have LOVED to get the mini instead otherwise.

 

[MICHAELSD]

I loved the Mini. Instantly regretted buying the standard iPhone 13 and re-bought the Mini. There are so many positive attributes to the size and the even higher-resolution display is gorgeous.

 

[ericg301]

it's bigger. that's literally the only difference.

 

[Al Rukh]

Has anyone gone from the 13 mini to the standard 13 ? What has been your experience? Thanks !!!

I played around the 13 mini for a couple of days before moving to 13 earlier this year. I have large hands so I don’t get a good grip holding the mini. It doesn’t feel secure in my hand. Plus I had a lot of typo errors when texting so that’s one flaw I had with the mini.

Then of course you have the reduced battery life, small screen and the obvious differences between a big and a small phone.

If you asked me, 13 is a better experience than the mini.

 

[ssledoux]

I played around the 13 mini for a couple of days before moving to 13 earlier this year. I have large hands so I don’t get a good grip holding the mini. It doesn’t feel secure in my hand. Plus I had a lot of typo errors when texting so that’s one flaw I had with the mini.

Then of course you have the reduced battery life, small screen and the obvious differences between a big and a small phone.

If you asked me, 13 is a better experience than the mini.

I have small hands and make a lot of typing errors with the mini, but I honestly made them with the pro as well - I just can’t seem to type well on the phone keyboards. If talk to text wasn’t so ridiculous, I’d likely never type a text again. ;-p

 

[mikext]

Originally had a mini, went to the 13 for a few days, and immediately back to the 13 mini. I'm so used to the mini, I can't imagine using a bigger phone at this point. I love easily using my phone one-handed and being able to effortlessly reach all 4 corners of the phone with my thumb.

 

[ssledoux]

Originally had a mini, went to the 13 for a few days, and immediately back to the 13 mini. I'm so used to the mini, I can't imagine using a bigger phone at this point. I love easily using my phone one-handed and being able to effortlessly reach all 4 corners of the phone with my thumb.

I’m afraid this is what’s gonna happen to me. I got the 13 mini just to use for a bit before getting the 14 pro (dying to lose the notch), but I’m really loving the size. I will have to decide if I hate the notch more than I love the size of the mini when the time comes.

 

[austyn23]

I used a 12 mini for a year, then jumped to a 13 pro for 8 months. Really liked the promotion and the cameras, but the weight started to annoying me.

I finally sold the Pro and get the regular 13 and I’m happy with it. The 30 grams difference is so noticeable. Battery last me 2 days and the main camera is really good. I didn’t miss the telephoto lens at the moment and promotion is something that I forgot after two day’s without it.

 

[Al Rukh]

I have small hands and make a lot of typing errors with the mini, but I honestly made them with the pro as well - I just can’t seem to type well on the phone keyboards. If talk to text wasn’t so ridiculous, I’d likely never type a text again. ;-p

You could give the dictation from iOS 16 a try when it comes out. From the demos, it works like magic.