Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 13
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2532 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1170 | 1080 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 1200 |
| PPI | 460 | 476 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 85.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 5 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Geekbench (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,500 | 4,500 |
| AnTuTu | 1,050,000 | 1,050,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3240 | 2438 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146.7 | 131.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 174 | 141 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 64.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2021, September 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2021, September 24 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2633, A2634, A2635 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2628, A2629, A2630 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2633 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2628 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 13 mini is 13% cheaper at 62,400 DZD versus 72,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 13, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone 13 packs a 3240 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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