Apple launched the iPhone 13 and 13 mini with the iPhone 13 Pro series in its California Streaming Launch program, and we know that there is not much publicity around them. That’s because the standard iPhone 13 models are not included in a high refresh rate display or more cameras. But, for those looking to upgrade the old iPhone more affordable in the latest options, we will compare the new iPhone 13 and 13 mini with our predecessors, iPhone 12 and 12 mini.
iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 13: Depth comparison (2021)
Design and display
The critical difference is that the iPhone 13 and 13 mini brings their predecessors this year a small presence. Apple says that it has reduced the notch from 20 percent compared to the iPhone 12. In addition, the design is mostly unchanged. If you keep an eye on it, you will see that the arrangement of the previous camera is now slightly different. The camera seen on iPhone 12 is held vertically instead of piling them.
Unfortunately, promotion with an adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz is limited to the iPhone 13 Pro model. You will get a 5.4-inch super retina XDR display on iPhone 13 at 60 Hz, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, and 13 mini. However, the display is now shiny, with a peak brightness of 800 nights. The iPhone 12/12 mini has only a 625 peak glow.
Performance
Like the Pro model, the iPhone 13 and 13 mini is also operated by the new A16 Bionic chipset. The 14 bionic chip found on the iPhone 12 series is successful and built on 5 nm architecture. A15 bionic 2 display core and 4 efficiency core uses a hex-core CPU with 4-core GPU and 16-core nerve engine.
On the other hand, there is a Hexa-Core CPU in the A14 Bionic Chip, including 2 display core and 4 efficiencies core, quad-core GPU, and 16-core nerve engines. The number of transistors used in A16 bionic is 15 billion, contrary to 11.8 billion on 14 bionic.
Camera
Apple has used the same dual 12 MP camera setup with F / 1.6 wide lenses and F / 2.4 ultra-wide lenses in the iPhone 13 and 13 mini. According to Cupertino Giant, the wide-angle camera can now capture 47 percent more light. However, the difference here is that the camera sensor shift in the iPhone 13 series provides convenience in optical image stabilization.
He said the iPhone offers new camera features like photographic styles and cinematic modes to record video with shall depth (1080p @ 30 FPS). This is also a new Smart HDR 4, which now recognizes four different people in the frame and adapts the contrast, lighting, and tons of skin.
Battery
In the Battery Department, Appal says that you get 75 hours of audio playback at 19-hour video playback, up to 15 hours of streaming, and iPhone 13. Remember, the iPhone 12 promised 17 hours of video playback, 11 hours of streaming, and 65 hours of audio playback.
Coming to the tiny iPhone, Apple says that the iPhone 13 mini will offer video playback, 13 hours of streaming, and 55 hours of audio playback. Compared to 10 hours of video playback, 10 hours of streaming, and 12 mini audio playbacks, this is an upgrade.
According to Apple, the iPhone 13 Mini will offer 1.5 hours and battery life compared to 12 mini. Regular iPhone promises further use for 2.5 hours before looking for the power cable.
Price
Check out the official prices of iPhone 13 and 13 mini below:
- 128GB iPhone 13 – $799 (Rs. 79,900 in India)
- 256GB iPhone 13 – $899 (Rs. 89,900 in India)
- 512GB iPhone 13 – $1,099 (Rs. 1,09,900 in India)
- 128GB iPhone 13 Mini – $699 (Rs. 69,900 in India)
- 256GB iPhone 13 Mini – $799 (Rs. 79,900 in India)
- 512GB iPhone 13 Mini – $999 (Rs. 99,900 in India)
The iPhone 12 has received a $100 price cut (or up to Rs. 5,000 in India) after the launch of the iPhone 13 series. Here are the updated prices of the previous-gen iPhones:
- 64GB iPhone 12 – $699 (Rs. 65,900 in India)
- 128GB iPhone 12 – $749 (Rs. 70,900 in India)
- 256GB iPhone 12 – $849 (Rs. 80,900 in India)
- 64GB iPhone 12 Mini – $599 (Rs. 59,900 in India)
- 256GB iPhone 12 Mini – $649 (Rs. 64,900 in India)
- 512GB iPhone 12 Mini – $749 (Rs. 74,900 in India)
Also Read: Apple iPhone 13 Mini Price in India, Full Specifications
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 : Specifications Comparison
Specifications | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
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Dimensions | 5.78 inches (146.7 mm) x 2.82 inches (71.5 mm) x 0.29 inch (7.4 mm) | 5.78 inches (146.7 mm) x 2.82 inches (71.5 mm) x 0.30 inch (7.65 mm) |
Weight | 5.78 ounces (164 grams) | 6.14 ounces (174 grams) |
Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display |
Chipset | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
GPU | 4-core GPU | 4-core GPU |
Internal Storage | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Rear Cameras | 12MP f/1.6 wide + 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide | 12MP f/1.6 wide + 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide |
Front Camera | 12MP f/2.2 | 12MP f/2.2 with Photographic Styles, Cinematic mode |
Colors | Purple, Blue, Green, Product Red, White, Black | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Product Red |
Operating System | iOS 14 (upgradable to iOS 15) | iOS 15 |
iPhone 12 Mini vs iPhone 13 Mini: Specifications Comparison
Specifications | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 13 mini |
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Dimensions | 5.18 inches (131.5 mm) x 2.53 inches (64.2 mm) x 0.29 inch (7.4 mm) | 5.18 inches (131.5 mm) x 2.53 inches (64.2 mm) x 0.30 inch (7.65 mm) |
Weight | 4.76 ounces (135 grams) | 4.97 ounces (141 grams) |
Display | 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display | 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display |
Chipset | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
GPU | 4-core GPU | 4-core GPU |
Internal Storage | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Rear Cameras | 12MP f/1.6 wide + 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide | 12MP f/1.6 wide + 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide |
Front Camera | 12MP f/2.2 | 12MP f/2.2 with Photographic Styles, Cinematic mode |
Colors | Purple, Blue, Green, Product Red, White, Black | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Product Red |
Operating System | iOS 14 (upgradable to iOS 15) | iOS 15 |