Other We need a new iPhone mini

[1rottenapple]

I’ve said this already but a mini that’s the size of the outer screen on the ultra would be a must upgrade. I love the size after playing around with the Samsung fold 8

 

[Spytap]

As long as the phone is 100% usable when folded. I wouldn't be completely surprised if Apple gimps the front screen interface to encourage users to open it up to use it.

I would be. Degrading user experience and functionality isn't their M.O. The whole point of this exercise is to demonstrate capability, in order to sell a *very* expensive product. Anything that doesn't align with the price:experience ratio isn't going to be on the table.

 

[vi2867]

The upcoming iPhone Fold front screen is the size of the iPhone mini. It comes with a cost.

 

[subjonas]

The upcoming iPhone Fold front screen is the size of the iPhone mini.

They have similar diagonal measurements but at very different aspect ratios. The Fold screen will probably be around 25% bigger than the Mini screen.

 

[winxmac]

I don't understand people who compare two different screen sizes without considering the aspect ratio based on screen resolution.

I would say comparing 4" (~16:9) to 4.7" (~16:9) to 5.5 (16:9) is valid.
I would say comparing 5.4" (~19.5:9) to 5.8" (~19.5:9) to 6.1" (~19.5:9) to 6.3" (~19.5:9) to 6.5" (~19.5:9) to 6.7 (~19.5:9) to 6.9" (~19.5:9) is valid.

 

[Macdctr]

I doubt the public hated it. They just never cared or even thought about it. It was likely just never in their radar.

This was the case for me. Until I got my green 13 mini to try in December I never understood exactly what I chose to miss out on. I now use my 13 mini full time as a backup iPhone when I don’t want to carry around my 16 Pro. I find the 13 mini with iOS 27 to be a very capable iPhone today but I’m saying this is my opinion based on my use case.

 

[bzgnyc2]

This was the case for me. Until I got my green 13 mini to try in December I never understood exactly what I chose to miss out on. I now use my 13 mini full time as a backup iPhone when I don’t want to carry around my 16 Pro. I find the 13 mini with iOS 27 to be a very capable iPhone today but I’m saying this is my opinion based on my use case.

Curious how do you compare iOS 27 (presumably a recent beta?) versus iOS 18 on the 13 mini?

 

[Macdctr]

Curious how do you compare iOS 27 (presumably a recent beta?) versus iOS 18 on the 13 mini?

For me the difference was the liquid glass interface. I liked having this. My 13 mini was purchased pre-owned so it arrived with iOS 26 installed and I did not like this iOS as it was causing my mini to lag a bit. iOS 27 is much more responsive in comparison.

 

[ChoiMinji]

I'd been baffled by the question of why so many people want something thicker and heavier that it actually snuffed the viability of the seemingly ideal sizes.

When people get older things begin to look too small.

 

[scrane]

When people get older things begin to look too small.

When people get older they tend to buy glasses.

 

[ArchEtech]

I agree, but the market is just not there. The Air worked pretty well for the last 12 months.

I would rather have a very small light form factor with a really powerful battery. I think we are getting to a point where the computer power and content consumption is really draining batteries fast.... I wouldn't want a Mini that's as thick as a pro for the battery because then its back to putting the brick in your pocket.

 

[rwh63]

lets see, a nice used 13 mini for around $300, or a Fold for $2200. Mini for the win!