Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (29 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 13 mini is thinner at 7.65 mm compared with iPhone 16 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 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 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 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 is significantly wider than iPhone 13 mini (71.6 mm vs 64.2 mm), iPhone 16 is significantly heavier (170 g vs 141 g), and iPhone 16 is slightly thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.65 mm). iPhone 16 is 7.4 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making iPhone 16 significantly larger overall, w...

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Smaller body

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (64.2 × 131.5 mm) vs iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (141 g) vs iPhone 16 (170 g), 29 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (7.65 mm) vs iPhone 16 (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 16

iPhone 16 is 7.4 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	64.2 mm	71.6 mm	+7.4 mm
Height	131.5 mm	147.6 mm	+16.1 mm
Thickness	7.65 mm	7.8 mm	+0.15 mm
Weight	141 g	170 g	+29 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 16 may require more finger stretching (71.6 mm × 147.6 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 16 (170 g), a 29 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 13 mini leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 is 7.4 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making iPhone 16 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 is wider (71.6 mm vs 64.2 mm, +7.4 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 is taller (147.6 mm vs 131.5 mm, +16.1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 weighs 170 g and iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g — a difference of 29 g. iPhone 16 is 20.6% heavier than iPhone 13 mini.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 is 7.8 mm thick and iPhone 13 mini is 7.65 mm thick (+0.15 mm). iPhone 16 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 is 7.4 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (29 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 13 mini is thinner at 7.65 mm compared with iPhone 16 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 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 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 16 at 71.6 mm, 147.6 mm, and 170 g.

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