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rlxe t1_j6jmx5e wrote

I have to get a work phone and am torn on what to get: iPhone 13 Mini or iPhone 14 Pro.

I have used all original iPhones leading up to 5s then went to original SE, iPhone 7 and now SE 2020. The Mini seems like a normal progression, and I like the idea of a light and small device, but my eyes aren't what they used to be. Plus I have never had the best phone available.

iPhone Mini: Light and small powerhouse. But is it too small?

iPhone 14 Pro: Best of the best, but is it too bulky?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Edit: I went with the Mini. Handling them again in person really solidified just how much too big the 14 Pro feels to me. I’m very happy with my choice and can only hope that by voting with my wallet we will see the Mini come back another day.

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nowooski t1_j6kh1kz wrote

Personally, I'd go with the 14 for the battery life, but I think it really depends on if you want to prioritize. With the smaller phones, you have a very stark tradeoff between size vs camera and battery.

If you're No. 1 priority is a small size and you have no opinion on anything else, PerfectRec has the 13 Mini at a 41% confidence match for you. But that would change dramatically if you care about camera or battery. If you say battery is more important than size, it has the 14 Pro at a 53% match for you. That number would creep up depending on your camera and budget priorities.

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MangyCanine t1_j6ks160 wrote

> iPhone Mini: Light and small powerhouse. But is it too small? > > iPhone 14 Pro: Best of the best, but is it too bulky?

Unfortunately, this depends upon your personal preferences, and so we can't answer that for you.

For example, I think the 13 mini is too small (but is a decent phone otherwise). However, many people think the 13 mini is the perfect size. There's nothing wrong with either opinion as this is all personal preference. We don't know how you'll feel.

I think the Pro models are a good size, but many people think they're too heavy or too big. We don't know how you'll feel.

You should really check them out in person.

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