As technology continues to develop, smartphone screens are getting larger and larger. However, Apple has stayed true to its philosophy of small-screen phones, launching multiple generations of the iPhone mini series, including the last one, the iPhone 13 mini.
But now, with the release of the iPhone 15, we have to take another look at the series. Is it time to ditch the mini? Next, we will compare the iPhone 15 and iPhone 13 mini in detail, delve into the differences between them, and see if you should upgrade from the mini model to the iPhone 15.
- Appearance design
iPhone 13 mini adopts the classic notch design, and the front is slightly conservative. It is equipped with a diagonal dual camera module on the back, making the camera layout more even. At the same time, the body uses an aluminum metal frame with a bright glass back panel. This design is relatively easy to leave fingerprints. The phone has a body thickness of 7.65 mm, is very light, weighs about 140 grams, and uses a Lightning interface for data transmission and charging.
The iPhone 15 adopts the more modern design of Dynamic Island. There is no longer a notch on the front, giving it a bolder appearance. The back is also equipped with a diagonal dual camera module, but the body material has been improved, using an aluminum metal frame and a fused glass back panel, which not only reduces the problem of fingerprint adhesion, but also adds a unique texture. The body is slightly thicker, with a thickness of 7.8 mm and a weight of about 171 grams. It also uses a USB-C interface to cater to modern connection standards.
- Display screen
iPhone 13 mini is equipped with a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. It supports HDR content display and performs well in terms of color vividness and contrast, allowing you to enjoy high quality of multimedia content.
The iPhone 15 has a larger 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 2556×1179 pixels and a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits in HDR mode, which can even reach a staggering 2000 nits when used outdoors. This makes it excellent for outdoor visibility, making it clearly visible even in bright sunlight.
- Camera
The camera configuration of the iPhone 13 mini includes a 12-megapixel front camera, a 12-megapixel rear main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. These cameras offer excellent everyday shooting performance, capturing clear photos and high-quality videos. However, the relatively low main camera pixels and lack of some advanced features, such as optical zoom, may be limiting in certain situations.
The iPhone 15 has significant improvements in camera configuration. It has a 12-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel rear main camera, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. Not only that, it is also equipped with light imaging engine technology to provide better shooting effects. The higher resolution and improved optical performance of the main camera make it perform better in low-light conditions, and it also supports 2x optical zoom to capture details at a greater distance. This makes the iPhone 15 an excellent phone for photography and video shooting.
- Core performance
iPhone 13 mini is equipped with Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which includes a 4-core graphics processor. This chip excels in day-to-day use and multitasking, running most apps and games while supporting smooth video playback. It has a video playback time of up to 17 hours and supports 20W fast charging, allowing you to quickly replenish power.
The iPhone 15 is equipped with the more powerful Apple A16 Bionic chip, which includes a 5-core graphics processor. This makes it more competitive in terms of performance and able to handle complex tasks and high-performance gaming more easily. Although the video playback time has been relatively increased to 20 hours, it still supports 20W fast charging, but it also brings a USB-C interface to provide faster data transfer speeds, which is very useful for file transfer and connecting external devices.
Comparison summary
If you’ve been using an iPhone 13 mini, upgrading to the iPhone 15 might be a good choice. There are significant differences between the two iPhones that make the iPhone 15 the more attractive option.
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