This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 16e smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a more compact 5.4-inch display, dual-camera setup and Apple A15 Bionic chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16e features a larger 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera and Apple A18 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone 16e |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.4-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 476 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Ceramic Glass, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Notch | 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits typ. brightness, 1200nits peak, Dolby Vision, HDR, and notch |
| Size | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 167 g |
| Build | Glass Front and Back with Aluminum Frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant |
| Colors | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, or (Product) RED | Black, White |
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Apple iPhone 16e The Apple iPhone 16e has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores @ 3.2GHz & 4x Power Efficiency Cores @ 2.0GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance cores & 4x Efficiency cores |
| GPU | 4-core Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS15 | iOS18 with with Apple Intelligence |
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Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16e has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, dual-pixel PD Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.4 Aperture, 120° FoV) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps Video Recording |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) LED Flash Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K@24fps Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Our pick: |
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Apple iPhone 16e
Based on the specs, Apple iPhone 16e has a higher-resolution 48MP main camera and autofocus on the front camera. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone 13 mini offers an ultrawide camera and higher frame rates for rear video recording, up to 60fps. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, & QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16e has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | |
| USB | Lightning Port | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers and Dolby Atmos | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Apple iPhone 16e
Based on the specs, it has USB OTG support. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) and 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging |
20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless Charging (Qi) |
| Our pick: |
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Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱44,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱50,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱63,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
₱39,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱46,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱58,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 15, 2021 (Philippines) | February 20, 2025 |
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