In this episode of the Rewind, I discuss why the iPhone 13 mini is my favorite smartphone.
Sponsor: GET 30% off iMazing for a limited time at
Read full post:
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links:
Products featured in this video:
—————————————————–
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack:
This is what I use to top up my iPhone 13 mini if the battery gets low during the day. Watch my full hands-on review for more.
Apple Leather Case with MagSafe:
I like how Apple's Leather Case fits the iPhone 13 mini in particular. WIth larger phones, I think the cases look awkward, but it looks just right on the diminutive mini.
Apple Leather Wallet with MagSafe:
The Leather Wallet lets you easily take a couple of cards with you (e.g. credit card and license), and it attaches to the back of your iPhone 13 mini or to a MagSafe-enabled case. I also like how the newer versions now have Find My support built in.
Apple MagSafe Duo Charger:
I only use the MagSafe Duo Charger when on the go. I find it very convenient for charging my watch and iPhone at the same time when traveling.
Moment Multi Threaded Mount:
This handy little tool allows you to mount your iPhone to a camera rig via MagSafe. It features several 1/4-20 mounts and 3/8 mounts, and allows you to use your iPhone as a monitor for a camera.
Gear I used to produce videos:
—————————————————–
Canon R5:
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8:
MacBook Pro:
Pro Display XDR:
MixPre-3 II:
Shure SM7B:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X:
Acknowledgements:
—————————————————–
Final Cut Pro plugins by MotionVFX:
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links:
Follow us:
—————————————————–
Timestamps:
—————————————————-
0:00 Introduction
Hashtags:
—————————————————–
#iPhone #iPhone13 #iPhone13mini
I love my iPhone Mini! I purchased an iPhone Mini 12 last year for personal use, and traded my professional use XS for an iPhone Mini 13 this year. I hope Apple continues the IPhone Mini series. Tim, if you read this, I’ll commit to purchasing an iPhone Mini 14 in 2022!
I commit to buy two if that keeps it around for another year.
I use iPhone XS and was using se 2
Same here. I had XS max then gladly added additional 12 mini. If 13 mini would be the last mini, I will get it as a spare phone. Love mini so much!
I honestly don’t understand why Apple would discontinue such a unique line of smartphones. Android market does not offer anything even remotely close to the Mini series. The, so-called, compact phones on Android are still bigger, bulkier and well, they are not flagship level.
@Nama Doodoo source for 13 mini sales?
they discontinued cause of low sales numbers. Everyone can say how much they love this phone but money talks, also there are plenty of smaller android phones out there with solid specs.
@dontworryboutit I’m not sure if the 13 mini is actually selling badly. I do know that the 12 mini was a massive failure sale wise. But to be fair, the 13 mini is much better as it addresses the major problem with the 12 mini, and has improved camera and chip
@dontworryboutit powerhouse like this you won’t find on Android. The closest thing was Pixel 5 and now Samsung S22.
Like this size you have to go back to the Xperia Z compact, those phone had the same specs as bigger brothers.
@dontworryboutit the thing is, most “compact” android phones leave out a lot of premium features with subpar processing power/battery life (its a small body after all). And they’re not even that compact. The iPhone 13 mini is truly compact, premium feeling, and the battery life is very good for its size.
I think apple should replace the iPhone SE form factor with the mini, stick with the ‘mini’ moniker, and include Touch ID in the power button instead of including Face ID. This would make a great replacement for the iPod touch as well!
That’s what they’re gonna do next year.
@Akaki Peikrishvili probably not true. Has too much good specs for apple to sell it for cheap.
People can unlock with Touch ID with your finger while you sleep!!
@code && code Hardware fingerprint scanners are way less expensive than Face ID tech. They could just use the power button from iPad Air. The iPhone power button is already big enough. Apple co do all this just fine, make it into a new SE and I know everybody would love that, but they won’t do it. The next SE is still going to be an iPhone 8.
@Raveh Why a big cutout? A lot of phones have a side mounted fingerprint scanner in a power button and they’re pretty small.
I adore the iPhone 13 Mini and agree completely – it’s the best iPhone Apple have made so far.
What I’d really like is an iPhone 13 Pro Mini; the mini form factor with pro features such as the telephoto lens would be a perfect combination in my opinion.
There will never be a Pro mini.
I still love my 12 Mini – no problems with battery life as also use other devices. I don’t think it will be the last Mini because pretty sure they will use this model for the new SE going forward. That would make total sense to me – what do others think?
Love the idea hope it happens
@Danny unless they put an LCD display on it and lower the price
I bought the 13 Mini to replace my beloved SE 1rst gen. The SE still works perfectly and smoothly under iOS 15 and I would have kept using it if it weren’t for the rumours that there won’t be a 14 Mini. So, now was the time to stay Mini and keep it as long as I kept the SE. I love the Mini form factor as it is easy in the hand, easy in the pocket and I have it on me at all times. If I need a bigger screen, I have an iPad (also Mini !)
Hehe same here i bought the 13 mini 2 weeks ago because no more minis 🙁 , i was still use my se2016
There should be iPhone14 mini with the same camera capacities like iPhone14 or even iPhone14 Pro because it’s all about the optimal size not the price.
Dude! No one’s talking about the efforts that the team might have invested behind making this amazing video! Super quality, super transitions, super pace and above all, super content!
Watching on my iPhone 13 pro max but still feel like buying a mini, all because of this nicely produced video! Keep up the good work! #HDRlove!
Only after I got the iPhone 13 mini I realized how much my hands hated the bigger iPhone Pro. I often had problems to hold it comfortably and even had some kind of cramp in my hand from holding the bigger phones. I hope they keep the mini line up-to-date.
I’ve been thinking to switch to the Mini but thanks to you now I more convinced to do so. If Apple retires the mini version I will buy the 13 Mini to stay with it for a while. I’m using the regular 12 at the moment.
I have an iPhone 13 mini. I love this tiny flagship. I think it’s the best of the whole iPhone 13 line up looking at price/spec ratio. Great video.
After using the “normal” iPhone 12, and switching to the 13 mini, I realized that modern smartphones are just way too big. The 13 mini is just perfect for me, and I’ll be sad if it is the last small iPhone Apple will make. If it is, I’m glad I got it when I did, and I’ll hold on to it as long as possible.
Same to me! Love it so much and i rapidly catched one for me to use long time, as it is the last awesome one people can getit
They call it the mini, i always thought it was the se, now mini that sux, nice video
@Tony nope.. SE will be used for reselling old chassis designs of iphone X, 11
Yes that is the last mini iphone unfortunately
I love the 13 mini. Best small phone out in the market by far.
I absolutely love my 13 mini, hopefully Apple keeps the mini line around
I’ve owned every iPhone since the 3G and the 13 mini is my favorite iPhone ever. What a shame if they discontinue the mini line. I feel like Apple could have maybe done a better job of marketing these phones – seems like most people don’t really know much about them. Makes me sad.
It would have been great if they would have released the mini as a spring featured device after the initial release of the other 3 devices.
Kinda like how they made everyone crave a purple iPhone 12. I definitely think if they would release the mini in the spring it would be something users and tech enthusiasts would actually be hype for. The new “hype” would be focused on how powerful Apple can make a smaller device. Increasing the attention of followers who want a smaller phone
One of the problem is the « mini » name. People associate « mini » with « cheap or low cost ». It’s doesn’t help to sell the phone.
@Maadaaraa THIS. had they named it just iphone 13 and the bigger one iphone 13 max, i bet it would have sold better
12/13 mini are misnamed. Without the “mini” name attached the sales would far better. It’s not half as mini as the name suggests. So much so that I sold my 12 mini and went back to using my trusty SE1 because I found 12 mini too big!!
@savedfaves Yeah, you make a good point. Maybe the “mini” moniker actually hurt sales, never thought of that before. Maybe Apple can bring it back some day rebranded. Sounds like they may be dropping the current SE line, which they should. I think they should bring it back as the next SE.
Not gonna lie….the small size is what drew me to the mini. I wanted a small phone that I could put in my front pocket as I did several years ago. Much better camera than my old android phone too. I’m very pleased with the 13 mini and it was not that difficult to adjust to Apple’s software. My first Apple product btw. Should last me several years so hopefully there will be other small options down the road. Samsung and others are offering folding smartphones. Maybe Apple will offer something like that in the future.
My 512gb iPhone 13 Mini is going to last me 5 years and hopefully by then we’ll have foldables from Apple that start out the size of the mini and expand into a tablet experience.
mini tablet lol
I got the same, 512gb. Hopefully it’ll last until I retire!
I got mine a few hours ago. Coming from the iPhone 11 Pro, I find the weight to the 13 mini very very comfortable (reminds me of the the 6s).
I also miss my iPhone 4s and just ordered a 13mini. I hope it’s not the last of its kind, because I will greatly enjoy the usability of its palm size.
Cheers!