Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (36 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 13 mini is thinner at 7.65 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.30 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 13 mini is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (64.2 × 131.5 × 7.65 mm, 141 g) than iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 13 mini is better for one-handed use with a 64.2 mm width, 131.5 mm height, and 141 g weight versus iPhone 17 at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 177 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 is significantly wider than iPhone 13 mini (71.5 mm vs 64.2 mm), iPhone 17 is significantly heavier (177 g vs 141 g), and iPhone 17 is slightly thicker (7.95 mm vs 7.65 mm). iPhone 17 is 7.3 mm wider and 18.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making iPhone 17 significantly larger overall,...

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Smaller body

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (64.2 × 131.5 mm) vs iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (141 g) vs iPhone 17 (177 g), 36 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (7.65 mm) vs iPhone 17 (7.95 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (64.2 × 131.5 × 7.65 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 is 7.3 mm wider and 18.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	64.2 mm	71.5 mm	+7.3 mm
Height	131.5 mm	149.6 mm	+18.1 mm
Thickness	7.65 mm	7.95 mm	+0.3 mm
Weight	141 g	177 g	+36 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 13 mini is easier to grip one-handed with a 64.2 mm width and 131.5 mm height, while iPhone 17 may require more finger stretching (71.5 mm × 149.6 mm).
iPhone 13 mini slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.65 mm thick, and iPhone 13 mini has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 13 mini (141 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 17 (177 g), a 36 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 17 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, while iPhone 13 mini leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 is 7.3 mm wider and 18.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making iPhone 17 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 is wider (71.5 mm vs 64.2 mm, +7.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 is taller (149.6 mm vs 131.5 mm, +18.1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 weighs 177 g and iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g — a difference of 36 g. iPhone 17 is 25.5% heavier than iPhone 13 mini.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 is 7.95 mm thick and iPhone 13 mini is 7.65 mm thick (+0.3 mm). iPhone 17 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 is 7.3 mm wider and 18.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (36 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 13 mini is thinner at 7.65 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.30 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 13 mini is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (64.2 × 131.5 × 7.65 mm, 141 g) than iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 13 mini is better for one-handed use with a 64.2 mm width, 131.5 mm height, and 141 g weight versus iPhone 17 at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 177 g.

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