Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 17e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2026 6:32 PM, updated: 3/26/2026 3:41 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 17e X Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Apple iPhone 17e (512GB) Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	vs	11 Advantages Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)2% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+477 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	457 PPI
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)	vs	+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (238GB available)	vs	+512GB (482GB available)103% More internal storage for applications and files
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1170x2532 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
5.4"	vs	+6.1"13% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(back) 48MP100% Higher resolution main camera
2438 mAh	vs	+4005 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

42 Common items in both devices

NVMe (SSD)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super Retina XDR OLED

60Hz

1 billion

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+35 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Other model names	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)	iPhone 17e (A3575, A3634, A3635)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	3/11/2026, Announced: 3/2/2026
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.4" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	477 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Ceramic Shield 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	1200nits[peak] HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
System version	iOS 15	iOS 26
Firmware update	iOS 26	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Apple A19 (3nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-core)	A19 Pro GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 2187431 (v11) Geekbench: 9296 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) NVMe (SSD)	512GB (482GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3634 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3575 e-SIM only (North America): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3635 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)	A3634 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3575 e-SIM only (North America): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3635 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.7µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2438 mAh	4005 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Black, White, Soft Pink Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone 17e (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	1.49W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)

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Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 17e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate