iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone XS Max
49.5Performance30
33.6Display29.7
33.5Camera35.3
24.2Battery23
89.3Features73.3
10 spec wins — iPhone 13 mini2 spec wins — iPhone XS Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 13 mini wins this phone face-off, 42 to 33.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and features (+16). iPhone XS Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 mini
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger display score: 34 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
- 111% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,100
- 102% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 2,800
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPhone XS Max
- 30% higher capacity: 3,174 mAh vs 2,438 mAh
- 20% higher Screen size: 6.5 ″ vs 5.4 ″
Display
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.4 ″ | 6.5 ″+20% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2688x1242 |
| Pixel density | 476 ppi+4% | 458 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+92% | 625 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+60%Top 37% | 720,000Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,320+111%Top 15% | 1,100Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,650+102%Top 26% | 2,800Top 67% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+71% | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,438 mAh | 3,174 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 20 W+33% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 141 g+32% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 15 | iOS 12 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |