Customer Ratings & Reviews

After 11 years using Android phones, I decided to switch partially because this is I wanted a smaller phone. While there are a few Android features and customizations I miss, this phone makes up for with it's simplicity and better controlled software and environment. Switching from an S21, I was concerned they I would be disappointed by the battery life. I am surprised that I am actually experiencing better battery life, which I suspect is a result of better controll over background processes. I am also discovering that many of the Google apps thought I would miss out on are available on the iPhone. Overall I am happy with the phone and the experience. I hope the continue to make phones this size.

Mini-me!! I was looking for a nice compact backup phone and this is it! I got this phone for $300 after my iPhone XS trade-in, $100 off sale and T-mobile promotion. I didn’t have to deal with the T-Mobile credits which locks you in for 24-months. I was able to get the sim unlocked by T-Mobile chat providing a receipt that it was paid in full. Battery life is amazing and phone fits nicely in the palm of your hands even with a case. Brings back the memories of one handed texting!

I have always had an iPhone in my pocket. After upgrading from my X, I can say that I am very satisfied with the 13 Mini. I think the size is perfect, but I realize that is an unpopular opinion. Its form factor is similar to the iPhone 6 I had before my X, which I thought was perfect. Overall, build quality is phenomenal, it is a quick phone that packs a great punch!

So I actually flip-flop between Apple and Android devices quite often, and I may not be the biggest fan of iOS, but honestly, the mini is the best iPhone I've ever used! I really don't like the recent trend of all phones having massive 6"+ screens ...I wanted something that is easily used in a single hand (HTC One M7 was the perfect size!). The 13 mini finally convinced me to jump back into iOS after a few years of OnePlus phones. I was already intrigued by the iPhone 12 mini, but stayed away due to its poor battery-life - but the new 13 mini with its updated processor and larger battery is able to give me 7-8 hours of screen time per charge! Not sure what else to add that isn't typical of all other iPhones - great video quality, great camera, quick and speedy, great software update support... if you want the latest and greatest in a small form-factor without compromises, there really isn't anything in the Android world to compete right now - grab the 13 Mini

Great phone, no issues and great battery life and display.

This is a great phone especially with all the qualities. The camera just keeps getting better and better. A tiny bit smaller than the iPhone se but worth it if you don’t like carrying a brick with you everywhere you go. Also the 5G does exactly what it said it does fastest internet ever even when dead spots we used to be in with our old phones

It’s been a good phone, and it fits in the pocket.

iPhone is a iPhone, nothing really new to add that you don’t already know. The review is more about getting iPhone at Best Buy. I usually get my T-Mobile iPhone from Costco with 10% off when paid in full. This is my first time getting a iPhone from Best Buy. The online ordering is pretty streamline and painless. It’s faster than ordering directly from T-Mobile or spending hours with Wireless Associate at Costco. I probably spent more time trying to find color in stock on the website then ordering. Best Buy upgrade offer is competitive. I just handle my phone over in the store in Exchange for new one. There is no need to pack and ship the phone like T-Mobile or Costco trade in. I did spend one hour in store transferring data from old phone to new one. The time wasted was due to Apple shipped with original version of iOS and it’s requiring update (took over 40 min) in order to transfer. Another positive of getting from Best Buy is that it comes with Apple Care+ if you have Total Tech membership

Went in service was fast and easy. Great service and price

This iPhone mini is the size that smartphones were meant to be. All other phone models are getting bigger every year into tablet territory and I’m done with them. I wear Large size mens gloves and I have no issues. Coming from an Android phone, I miss having direct control of some system functions in iOS, but there are workarounds. Overall I am enjoying iOS as it does some things better too. I hope Apple decides to keep making phones in this size and even create an iPhone Pro mini. Apple may not keep the mini model around if sales are low like they were for iPhone 12 mini, so vote with your dollar to keep it, and grab this 13 mini while you still can.

I really love this blue colour. The 13 mini is perfect size for me as i am mail into one hand typing. Best Buy gave a good trade in value for my iPhone 7. Great performance by 13 mini. I can see clear difference and camera is also very good. Front can should be as better as reader cam.

After 12 years of only using Android phones, the janky software and infrequent security updates finally made me switch to the iPhone 13 mini…and I’m glad I did. I definitely miss the google assistant and overall Google integration of android, but the complete Apple package and ecosystem is winning me over. The size of the iPhone 13 mini was the main draw since most other phones are way too big for practical everyday life… especially if you’re trying to wrangle a toddler. iMessage is nice if your whole family/ circle is on it. I had AirPods from before and now I see how seamless they can work with an iPhone compared to android Bluetooth woes. The iPhone 13 mini isn’t perfect and there are some quirks in iOS.., but unfortunately I’m realizing that a lot of apps and services in America are centered around iPhone and neglect android.

So not much to say, it’s an Apple. For those who know the reputation of Apple, that’s says it all. However, there a few little things that made it not so user friendly to me. And I have been Apple since the late 90’s. The iPhone 13 mini 5g is a beautifully crafted phone that takes the best of iPhone 13 and 13 Pro and miniaturize’s the whole thing.I will say that I was excited to get the phone and started using it right away. Same simple iPhone /iPad setup process….place next to an existing device and boom…..it’s programmed and on its way to transferring all the doc’s and files and all the apps you have on your current phone. Depending on your Wi-Fi speed this process can be done and over with in less than 30 minutes….you can use the phone while the apps are being restored. All of the existing add ons, cases etc are available for the mini. Now as for the iPhone 13 mini itself…..it is exactly what you’re looking for if you want small. You get that glorious screen and all the bells and whistles too. If you currently use an iPhone 6 or iPhone SE and want a physically smaller iPhone with more screen, this may be the phone for you, ………….if you have larger hands, and want to do the same as above, this may NOT be the phone for you….. did I mention it’s small? Cause it is….. I thought I wanted a small phone with more screen…, I got one with the mini, but for me it’s TOO small…. Also there are aspects of apps that were just carried thru ios15 and not adjusted to account for the size…. The keyboard should offer options. Even just touch typing can be very difficult. I wanted so badly to like the phone but alas, I cannot, little things make the difference. Apple knows that and it’s why they succeed at almost everything they do. I feel they let us down on the mini…

Great phone daughter loved it and enjoyed that it was moni

Went from Xs to an SE2 to the iPhone 13 mini (starlight) and boy is this fast, smooth, beautiful, and a perfect size for a single hand use. My only issue is the IOS 15 bugs, such as jelly scrolling and glitchy videos played on Fb messenger. Hope Apple fixes this soon.

Love is a strong word. But I love this phone! For perspective- I went from a Samsung Note, to a 12 mini. Tried a 13 Pro Max….and returned it for this. Love the small feel. All the camera and function you need… in something that doesn’t take 2 hands to hold.

If your sick of heavy object in your Pockets this is the phone for you . Light efficient great camera will never go back

This phone replaces a 12 mini, which i feel is still almost a perfect phone. The 13 mini resolves my one concern with the 12 mini: battery life. The 12 mini battery life is perfectly fine for regular day to day use, especially if you have a charger nearby at some point during the day. I’m able to go a full day with the 13 mini without topping up. Most days this won’t matter, but it’s a meaningful improvement for the days where it does matter. I would be happily using the 12 mini today without the exceptional trade-in offers this year. It’s still an excellent phone as well.

The compelling feature of the iPhone 13 mini, besides the quality of design and build, is highlighted in its name: "mini." For me, it's the perfect size for comfortable holding and messaging, with the sole, but minor, drawback being the size of the keyboard. Although this can be somewhat overcome by shifting from portrait to landscape, this defeats the preferred 1-hand positioning for messaging. The camera performance is exemplary as is the speed at which apps execute their duties. I was an android loyalist until my final, pre-retirement job came with an employer-provided iPhone. That eye-opening exposure to Apple products converted me. I am now on my third iPhone with each one happy improvements over the previous.

I've used iPhone since the first one came out, I hope they keep making this size in the future, it's like holding an iPhone 5 but with a bigger screen. Battery life is OK if you charge it every night.