Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144 g (3 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 13 mini at 7.65 mm (0.35 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 SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 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 SE (3rd generation) at 67.3 mm, 138.4 mm, and 144 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is noticeably wider than iPhone 13 mini (67.3 mm vs 64.2 mm), iPhone SE (3rd generation) is slightly heavier (144 g vs 141 g), and iPhone 13 mini is slightly thicker (7.65 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 3.1 mm wider and 6.9 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, m...

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Smaller body

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (64.2 × 131.5 mm) vs iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (141 g) vs iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g), 3 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 13 mini (7.65 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 SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 3.1 mm wider and 6.9 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (67.3 × 138.4 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	64.2 mm	67.3 mm	+3.1 mm
Height	131.5 mm	138.4 mm	+6.9 mm
Thickness	7.65 mm	7.3 mm	-0.35 mm
Weight	141 g	144 g	+3 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 SE (3rd generation) may require more finger stretching (67.3 mm × 138.4 mm).
iPhone SE (3rd generation) slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and iPhone 13 mini has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone SE (3rd generation) is only 3 g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (144 g vs 141 g).
iPhone SE (3rd generation) takes up more desk and bag space at 67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, while iPhone 13 mini leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 3.1 mm wider and 6.9 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making iPhone SE (3rd generation) noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is wider (67.3 mm vs 64.2 mm, +3.1 mm).
Height: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is taller (138.4 mm vs 131.5 mm, +6.9 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone SE (3rd generation) weighs 144 g and iPhone 13 mini weighs 141 g — a difference of 3 g. iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 2.1% heavier than iPhone 13 mini.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 13 mini is 7.65 mm thick and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 7.3 mm thick (+0.35 mm). iPhone 13 mini is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 3.1 mm wider and 6.9 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (67.3 × 138.4 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144 g (3 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 13 mini at 7.65 mm (0.35 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 SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 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 SE (3rd generation) at 67.3 mm, 138.4 mm, and 144 g.

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