iPhone 13 mini Will it cope

[daydotz]

I'm looking at a 13 mini for several separate tasks & wonder how it would cope I know the battery isn't the largest I'm not expecting it to last all day but it's still needs to actually function for what I need it for if it makes sense

I stream music over WiFi for 3 hours a day and then listen to offline music/podcasts for a further 4

My biggest task is carplay with maps and offline music/podcasts will it manage 4-5 hours without charging or is this pushing its limitations

Will manage 4 hours of browsing music/podcasts social media on a charge

Thanks

 

[maerz001]

4 hours music streaming works. But not 4hours Maps as the gps drains a lot.

Why not plug it in the car to charge or use wireless charging mat?

 

[dmr727]

Yeah, with Carplay and Maps you're gonna want it plugged in anyway. That's why wireless Carplay hasn't been a big priority for me - the battery really takes a hit while the phone is actively navigating.

That said, if you desire the mini's form factor, I think the battery will otherwise be fine for your use cases.

 

[daydotz]

Charging it in the car wouldn't be the end of the world I do have wireless charging (it's not the fastest thing in the world apparently) I'd rather not ruin the battery within a year or end up with a 6S/SE 2020 where it's always needs charging

 

[FeliApple]

You want 4-5 hours of Maps? No, the Mini won’t be enough.

4-5 hours of Music and social media? Yeah, it’ll do that.

 

[one more]

FWIW, my 12 mini with its original battery (currently at 84%) still gives me an average of 4.5 hrs SOT/day.

I am a moderate user, but always use iPhone with wired CarPlay over my under 2 hrs drives, just to have it a 100% charged when I arrive.

Other than that it is very quick to top up, especially with Apple’s 20W charger.

PS I would avoid wireless charging, as it tends to overheat the phone, which is not good for its battery.