Wouldn’t it be nice with a smaller iPhone Air? Phones are getting too big and heavy these days. Can somebody call Tim Apple and tell him to make one?
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RRC
macrumors 68020
I sent him an iMessage… he’s left it on unread. Obviously saw the gist of what was being asked and ignored it.
mblm85
macrumors 6502
The iPhone Air Mini: The same lack of battery as the Air but with even fewer abilities! Coming soon for two grand!
ProbablyDylan
macrumors 68040
Refresh my memory. What were the 12 and 13 mini lacking that the regular-sized models had?
JulianStaples
macrumors member
Just buy a regular one and use half of it.
JPack
macrumors P6
Where's the "LOL" option in the poll?
I guess the fact the Air is already crippled isn't enough, let's cut it down further, right?
I guess the fact the Air is already crippled isn't enough, let's cut it down further, right?
mblm85
macrumors 6502
A decent screen size and a decent battery capacity, as shown by their lack of popularity in the marketplace, and such that Apple didn't feel they were commercially viable.
The.Glorious.Son
macrumors 68000
I personally would not have a use for a mini of any sorts, but I think it would be nice to have that option for those who do. My wife has tiny hands and would definitely choose a mini if offered. I don't think it should be an Air Mini however given what I perceive to be constraints/sacrifices with that phone.
Do not forget:
Apple released its last 4,7-inch screen phone in 2017 (iPhone 8). In 2018 and 2019, the minimum was 6.1 inches. Some people were waiting for a smaller phone.
In May 2020, Apple released the SE2 with a 4,7-inch screen (same dimensions than the iPhone 8). Many people bought it because they had been waiting for a phone with a small screen.
Then in November 2020, Apple released the 12 Mini. Its screen was 5.4 inches, but its dimensions were even a little bit smaller than the SE2.
But now the "small phone" market was already saturated.
By releasing the SE2 gen six months earlier, Apple cannibalized the sales of the 12 Mini.
EDIT: I had some dates and models wrong.
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snipr125
macrumors 68030
Yes but an iPhone Air 6.1” at £600-£650 ish would be perfect for those looking for a 13 mini replacement. Battery life proportionally the same as the 6.5”, i honestly would grab one of these, obviously never gonna happen though.
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snipr125
macrumors 68030
Eh, so you want a large screen in a Mini iPhone, okey-dokey.
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_apple_apple_
macrumors regular
Also, the SE was half the price of 12/13 Mini... A premium small phone is an odd proposition; literally paying more for less. Loved my OG SE though.
Still got my iPhone 13 Mini, not convinced the extra camera was worth the extra $.
one more
macrumors 603
I know plenty of people with small hands and fingers happily braving phones with 6+” screens, it has nothing to do with it. Apple are very down-to-Earth practical when it comes to their products, so if they do not sell well enough (for Apple), they just drop them.
SE2 with 128 GB was €529. 12 mini with 128 GB was €849. Thats not twice as much.
Why is a premium small phone odd? All the latest technology in a smaller box? In other areas we are paying good money for smaller sizes.
And the 12 mini had so much more than JUST another camera.
In comparison to the SE2, it had a Full-Screen Retina Display wth HDR, FaceID, much better FaceTime camera (12MP vs 7 MP) and MagSafe compatability.
And it supported 5G, instead of LTE only.
And I know plenty of people who would love to buy a smaller phone because they dropped their big phone while balancing it in one hand.
Spinarelo
macrumors 6502
So combine 2 products that didn’t sell well. Brilliant!!! What could possibly go wrong 🤣
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
Compared to the non-Pro, it was just missing about 1 oz of battery. ~600 mAh smaller. Same A14, 60hz screen, 4 GB RAM, 12 MP cameras, MagSafe.
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awshucks
macrumors 6502a
My Air actually has amazing battery life. Don't know why the naysayers say otherwise because it has the same battery life number as the 16 Plus (27 hours video playback), which people never complained about.
I loved the iPhone Mini and had both versions of it. And a slimmer version of it would be great IMO.
BUT: the battery tech does not exist to make this form factor work with the power demands of a modern device. I dare say that if an ultra-slim Mini existed, the battery would make it like half a day for many people. Combine that with the fact the people overwhelming seem to want bigger screens, and this is just a total non-starter of an idea.
HouseLannister
macrumors 68040
I would rather have a Pro mini that still weighs 8-ish oz, but is a wide boi -- square and thick, but still managing to be small. Give it the good cameras, lots of RAM, an A Pro chip, vapor cooling, great speakers, and a big fat battery.
JPack
macrumors P6
There are many complaints about the aged battery life of regular thickness 5.4-inch and a thin 6.1-inch device would face the same problems. The battery and rear camera sensor would have to be compromised. Think iPhone 16e sensor size.