Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 13 mini
3category wins
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
0category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 1334 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 750 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 625 |
| PPI | 476 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 | 65.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 5 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 15.4 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Geekbench (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,315 | 2,315 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,753 | 5,753 |
| AnTuTu | 1,413,275 | 1,413,275 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2438 | 2018 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 20 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.5 | 138.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Weight (g) | 141 | 144 |
| Width (mm) | 64.2 | 67.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2022, March 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2022, March 18 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2628, A2629, A2630 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2783, A2784, A2785 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2628 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2783, A2784, A2785, A2782 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone SE (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPhone 13 mini packs a 2438 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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