Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone 17e at 170 g (29 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 13 mini is thinner at 7.65 mm compared with iPhone 17e at 7.8 mm (0.15 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 17e (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 170 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 17e at 71.5 mm, 146.7 mm, and 170 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 17e is heavier at 170g compared with iPhone 13 mini at 141g.

How much heavier is iPhone 13 mini than iPhone 17e?

iPhone 13 mini is 29g lighter than iPhone 17e (141g vs 170g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPhone 17e is 29g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (170g vs 141g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 17e

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17e is significantly wider than iPhone 13 mini (71.5 mm vs 64.2 mm), iPhone 17e is significantly heavier (170 g vs 141 g), and iPhone 17e is slightly thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.65 mm). iPhone 17e is 7.3 mm wider and 15.2 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making iPhone 17e significantly larger overa...

Key Differences

Height
The iPhone 17e is 15.2mm taller than the iPhone 13 mini.
Weight
The iPhone 17e is 29g heavier than the iPhone 13 mini (20.6%).
Width
The iPhone 17e is 7.3mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini.
Thickness
The iPhone 17e is 0.1mm thicker than the iPhone 13 mini.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (64.2 × 131.5 mm) vs iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (141 g) vs iPhone 17e (170 g), 29 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (7.65 mm) vs iPhone 17e (7.8 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 17e

iPhone 17e is 7.3 mm wider and 15.2 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 17e	Difference
Width	64.2 mm	71.5 mm	+7.3 mm
Height	131.5 mm	146.7 mm	+15.2 mm
Thickness	7.65 mm	7.8 mm	+0.15 mm
Weight	141 g	170 g	+29 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 13 mini's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 13 mini has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 13 mini's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPhone 17e covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 17e is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 17e uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 13 mini leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPhone 17e adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPhone 13 mini?

Choose the iPhone 13 mini if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (141g vs 170g), narrower 64.2 mm width (vs 71.5 mm), shorter 131.5 mm height (vs 146.7 mm), thinner 7.65 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (64.2 × 131.5 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 17e?

Choose the iPhone 17e if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (170g vs 141g), wider 71.5 mm body (vs 64.2 mm), taller 146.7 mm frame (vs 131.5 mm), thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.65 mm), and larger overall footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 13 mini is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 17e is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17e is 7.3 mm wider and 15.2 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone 17e at 170 g (29 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 13 mini is thinner at 7.65 mm compared with iPhone 17e at 7.8 mm (0.15 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 17e (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 170 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 17e at 71.5 mm, 146.7 mm, and 170 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 17e is heavier at 170g compared with iPhone 13 mini at 141g.
How much heavier is iPhone 13 mini than iPhone 17e?: iPhone 13 mini is 29g lighter than iPhone 17e (141g vs 170g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPhone 17e is 29g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (170g vs 141g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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