iPhone 13 mini Talk me out of a 13 Mini!

[Allen_Wentz]

That's certainly my current plan (I'm open to being talked out of it, but I don't see anyone succeeding).

I tend to keep in mind that since the collective world has been so enthusiastic about funding the evolution of it with their customership, iPhones have become so incredibly advanced that even an almost-five-year-old model available for two or three hundred dollars is way, way more than adequate as a phone and pocket computer. The target market for current phones is people who are willing to pay enormously for a phone that's way, way, way, way more than adequate as opposed to one that's merely way, way, way more than adequate.

Whenever folks define "adequate" for others they are always wrong.

 

[throAU]

As someone who had a 13 mini, you’re asking me to talk you out of it. OK:

1. your phone is probably your primary device when you think about it - 2fa, banking, applepay, camera etc.
2. iOS isn’t being written with tiny screens in mind any more
3. Battery life is pretty crap


three reasons above why i jumped from 13 mini to 16 pro max.

 

[Starfia]

Whenever folks define "adequate" for others they are always wrong.

I would be graciously humbled to be corrected by someone speaking about generalizations in absolutes.

If I ever indeed proceed to define it for others, may such a wondrous possibility open for me.

Until then, I suppose I shall have to remain disappointed with merely sounding reasonable to the reasonable.

 

[Barbareren]

I really see this as a negative. Once I switched from a mini to a 17 I started using my phone way more. That means I’m more distracted. I also don’t use my iPad or Mac as much, but my overall screen time is up. I’d rather have a smaller phone that doesn’t suck me in as much.

You’re entitled to your opinion mate, but I don’t see the negative at all. My point was simply that I’m more productive with my phone now. It doesn’t make me more distracted in any way.

 

[Barbareren]

As someone who had a 13 mini, you’re asking me to talk you out of it. OK:

1. your phone is probably your primary device when you think about it - 2fa, banking, applepay, camera etc.
2. iOS isn’t being written with tiny screens in mind any more
3. Battery life is pretty crap


three reasons above why i jumped from 13 mini to 16 pro max.

My man! That was exactly my case as well, although I had a 12 Mini - which I actually still have for nostalgic reasons, lol. Same as me still holding on to my iPhone X and a BlackBerry Passport. Those phones are worthless now, but to me they have a special value as they were all one of a kind, groundbreaking devices at the time…

 

[WarmWinterHat]

As someone who had a 13 mini, you’re asking me to talk you out of it. OK:

1. your phone is probably your primary device when you think about it - 2fa, banking, applepay, camera etc.
2. iOS isn’t being written with tiny screens in mind any more
3. Battery life is pretty crap


three reasons above why i jumped from 13 mini to 16 pro max.

The Pro Max is a big size jump from a Mini. If moving to a larger device, just get a regular-sized iPhone or Pro model. My phone isn't my primary device, though.

I had a 8 Plus and I never got used to the large physical size, even after two years of owning it. Went back to a standard-sized model and was much happier.

 

[throAU]

The Pro Max is a big size jump from a Mini. If moving to a larger device, just get a regular-sized iPhone or Pro model. My phone isn't my primary device, though.

I had a 8 Plus and I never got used to the large physical size, even after two years of owning it. Went back to a standard-sized model and was much happier.

Yeah that's the point though.

I could use the mini one handed, so it had an appeal. The regular phone now - I can't. So I may as well go plus/max size to get the better battery life, etc.

 

[Pz107]

currently using two OGSE phones (two lines). stuck at iOS 15.8.5. phones work fine, and like the small size still. however, looking out into the next 2-3 years, they will probably suffer incompatibility issues. the 13 Mini is my number one choice for replacement. i really don't see any new ones out there outside of ones priced for collectors. looking at mainly the 128 and 256 gb models. i see that the Mini is still receiving support, and can run iOS 26, though i have heard 18 is recommended. i don't like that i would have to a source 3.5mm adapter.

I have tried finding one on FBM, but haven't seen much, and they seem priced the same as resellers that come with guarantees. Back Market, Reebelo, and Ebay seem to be the best sources. Looks like pricing falls in between $250-$350.

Just buy a 16e instead of the archaic 13.
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[Lcohen34]

The iPhone depends on the latest OS to function properly, but also depends on a cellular service to support. As of today the iPhone mini is over 6 years old. It probably will get this year’s OS, but next year will only get security updates. It does support 5G, but will drain the battery quickly. You’ll probably will have battery issues. You can do it, if you willing to deal with the challenges.

Iphone 13 came out in Sept 2021.

 

[erihp]

Just buy a 16e instead of the archaic 13.
/thread

yeah, same thing right?