Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Performance
76.8
76.8
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
72.6
72.6
Overall
62.7
62.7
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Best Value
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
5.40"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170x2532
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3240 mAh
2438 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
Weight
174g
141g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 13 mini offers better value at PKR 218,999 with a value score of 1.3.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 13 mini?
Apple iPhone 13 costs PKR 272,999 while Apple iPhone 13 mini costs PKR 218,999. The price difference is PKR 54,000.
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