Customers are enthusiastic about the iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB's compact size and improved battery life. Many appreciate the excellent camera quality and find the phone easy to use. Positive feedback also highlights the phone's lightweight design and good value for the price. A small number of users expressed a preference for fingerprint recognition, which is absent on this model.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Successor to a 6
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A cell phone to me has to fit in your pocket. If I carried some sort of bag around a larger one might be an option, but I don't. I finally reached the point where the iPhone 6 I have used for years was showing its age, primarily slow response and short battery life. i decided to buy a new iPhone 13 mini. It is perfect for my needs. Somewhat smaller than the 6, but thicker and noticeably heavier, for a larger battery. Very quick. Able to do tricks my 6 could not. Anyway, if small size is a requirement for you, I recommend this phone.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPhone 13 mini
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
excellent phone and camera! Small enough to fit in your pocket, not heavy at all. Great choice and durable.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Pink (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great size
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Size wise this is a wonderful phone. it is lightweight, but large enough to be able to read everything just fine. Reminds me of my first I-Phone back in the day. It is sturdy, much sturdier than the I-Phone 12 I have for work. I won't lie, I have dropped this a few times but it remains intact. The color is prettier than the picture, more of a candy apple red. I have had no problems with connectivity. There were a few hiccups on transferring data, but after shutting it down and restarting it was able to get over whatever the issue. Its a really convenient size. The camera is not so great. Its usable, but I feel that the images are a bit flat.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - (PRODUCT)RED (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This is what a phone should be!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the iPhone 13 mini. I tried the 12 mini- battery didn’t last long enough. Returned it for a 12 and kept that for a year, but still kept looking for a smaller phone. Then the 13 mini came out with a battery that lasts as long as the 12. I immediately upgraded and couldn’t be happier. There are no downsides! It feels like a phone should. Fits in one hand and fits in pocket. Camera is fantastic. I’m keeping this as long as I can
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Blue (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best phone 100%
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really miss my Iphone. It took amazing photos!! It was sleek and just the right size. Fit in my pocket just fine. Not too bulky. Navigation of the keyboard was so fast. No lagging. I was homeless and still am. Went to put in the phone machine. Only got $80.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Love It
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This phone has a nice camera, battery life, and a nice screen. The small size allows for the phone to be put in your pockets. The performance of this device is fast enough to let me keep a few apps open.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the iPhone 13 mini! And great BB experience.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the iPhone 13 mini. This was an unexpected and necessary purchase. My carrier did not have any phones in stock…so Best Buy to the rescue. This was my first mobile purchase at BB and it was a pleasant experience despite the stress of needing a phone quickly. I chose the 13 mini for its size and positive reviews and BB had exactly what I wanted in the store. I actually love the lack of the home button which I was so used to…and debated going for the SE for that fact, but none were in stock near me. The screen is awesome, swiping motion fluid and immediate, and camera great! If you’re considering the 13 mini, go for it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice iPhone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My second iPhone, this definitely is an improvement over the iPhone 5s. I love the feel of it in my hand, it starts up quickly, and goes days without needing a charge. The camera is takes very high quality photos. I chose a mini so it would fit easily in my pocket.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Blue (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Buy’s mobile associates are extremely helpful
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Downgraded to mini from the pro thanks to the help of some incredible Best Buy employees at the Frederick, md location.
13 mini is both the cheapest and the most reasonable iPhone 13. No compromises this year. Do miss the promotion 120hz on the pro model, however if you carry a laptop or have a desktop or a tv, this guy gets the job done and there are devices laying around that can do more the even the pro max when normal phone tasks are done. It helps me separate phone life from other things.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So Far So Good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good, just trying to get used to no home button as my previous apple antique did have the home button. As with anything new, so not necessarily a Apple 13 mini issue, there are other new features trying to figure out, some good changes and a few I'm not sure why they changed. Camera is wonderful and the smaller size is perfect still fits in pant pockets and cup holders and the price is the BEST part!
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it if you got small hands
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have small hands so this is the perfect iPhone for me! Responsive, battery is awesome, charges quickly. I love how it pairs easily with beats headphones, Apple Watch, and shows the battery life on all items in a widget! Apple game keep it up.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Starlight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great mini me
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great little phone. Had the 12 mini for a little while but it was buggy. This one is not and works great. Keyboard may be small for some but I got used to it and love the smaller size and weight.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my iPhone13mini!!! Period.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My iPhone 13mini is fast, Very friendly, Long battery. Cute look and convenient size. It gives me Quality functions. I feel like I'm doing Ad for it but I'm only reviewing it honestly.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Blue (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New wallet
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the compact size of this phone. With a good cover it doubles as a wallet!
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Blue (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect size!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great phone, perfect size. Was looking for something to replace my iPhone 6s which had a dying battery. This phone works great, and the battery lasted all day without a charge, despite using Waze for several hours. It did heat up somewhat while Waze was in use. Fits in my shirt pocket and the weight doesn’t bother too much.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect size
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first iPhone and I absolutely love the size of it. I would say that a full charge would get me through about three to four days, but I only really use it for calls. I wish the other manufacturers would take a page from the Apple playbook and realize that there is a market for smaller phones! I also wish I could turn off the dialer sound (when dialing a phone number) without having to put the phone in silent mode. Otherwise, it’s a pretty solid phone.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
13 mini
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this phone had the se before definitely has better battery and is a lot faster the phone is still small but has a bigger screen
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPhone 13 Mini
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had a iPhone 7Plus, which I loved, and the only reason I have upgraded was because this year was the last time my phone would be included with iPhone updates after the IOS 15.5. I wanted a smaller phone and this iPhone 13 mini is perfect for me. The screen is almost the same size as the 7Plus. Easy to use and would highly recommend.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Blue (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect size with Apple ease
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Apple iOS environment continues to be my comfort zone. Mini screen size is perfect for my usage. I had been waiting to update sitting on a 2016 SE, but that size seems to be a thing of the past. The mini is a great replacement. Am also enjoying the amazing battery life!
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
iPhone 13 mini
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have enjoyed this phone very much. I like a small phone so I can keep it in my pocket without it slipping out.
This review is from Apple - iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB - Midnight (Verizon)