iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone 13 Mini: Worth the extra $?? 

I hope the mini will return as a SE :)

how can you start the video off by saying the SE is a great choice if your budget is below $500 and then end up saying you should save up and buy the $700 143 Mini? If my budget is 500 I can't magically produce an extra 200. I feel like this is a pointless comparison, as the two phones are in completely different categories. The SE is for people with a smaller budget who want an iPhone and all the features that comes with it, while the Mini is a premium phone targeted at people who want a smaller phone. Obviously anyone would pick the Mini if they were just on the lookout for a small iPhone, but thats not the target audience for the SE. People don't buy the SE cause it's small, they buy it cause it's affordable.

The iPhone 12 mini can probably be found for around $430 in great condition. I’d say that’s a better deal than the new SE

This is what I’ve been debating! Thanks so much! It’s been great to see your channel grow since Car Thing. Cheers

I upgraded from a 6s to the 13 mini and my wife decided to upgrade from her 6 to the 2022 SE, in my opinion the old phones were still serving us just fine for the most part except for lack of iOS updates. We are both liking our new choices, especially the increased battery lives we are experiencing on both the Mini and SE which are giving each of us a minimum of two days between charges with our usage levels. At the end of the day it all comes down to what your expectations are and what you use your phones for.

This is very helpful! Grats on the 100k! More to come!

I have been debating between these two for a couple months. Always stoked to see one of your new videos pop up on my feed--congrats on 100k :)

Great comparison video. Thanks for going through all of the details in an objective way. The one suggestion I would say for future comparisons would be to keep each phone on its own "side" throughout the video, which makes it easier to understand.

Have to disagree on you with Face ID vs Touch ID. While I appreciate Face ID is more secure and more convenient in some scenarios, I find it to be much less accurate and slower than Touch ID. Here's to hoping Apple eventually implement an underglass fingerprint reader aswell as Face ID so consumers can choose between the two 🤞

Just the comparison I was looking for! Thanks Joshua 😀

Good review of the two phones. I do like the curved edges on the se, feels more comfortable. I bought the iphone 13 mini blue and love the size, camera and all the great features of the camera.

There’s something I still love about swiping up for the home center! Loving the new se3 it’s so fast

If you're really on a tight budget, getting iPhone SE 2022 and iPad would get yourself well equipped to the Apple's ecosystem

I've continued to use only the iPhone 7 until now! This is a huge step in the game I love the gen3 se. I've always stick to the iPhone 7 because of the size. Apple congratulating on being smart. Very happy.

Oh my god that battery dock is perfect for the bedside. I already have one made by Anker, but the added benefit of always having a battery charged is really nice.

A lot of Tech RU-vidrs seems to forget the mindset of a minimum wage employee. Who’s probably making $600-$900 a paycheck. The iPhone SE 2022 starts around $300-$400 with trade in. So basically, you can purchase a brand new warranty covered iPhone and still have some of your Paycheck left over. Which is good news for said employee. With the iPhone Mini… $699… That whole paycheck is gone. Plus, to be honest, that price is probably close to that persons entire Rent. Just some food for thought. 🤓🍎 Great video though! Love your channel and vibe! 🙏🏼

I don’t know why but when I am watching his video, I felt the quality and the cleanliness of the video. Made his channel uniquely from other tech RU-vidr. Loved it!!!

Here's the difference to save you YOUR time, basically the iPhone SE keeps the same design as the iPhone 8 but just upgrades the processer and has other small upgrades, while the iPhone 13 mini is the same thing as the iPhone 13, but the iPhone 13 mini is smaller and has less battery life compared to the iPhone 13. In conclusion, if you have less money to spend and like the design of the iPhone 8, then just get the iPhone SE. If you have more money to spend and you like the full-screen design, then get the iPhone 13 mini. Side note: Both iPhone SE and iPhone 13 mini are 60 hertz. If you want 120hertz/Pro-motion, then get the iPhone 13 pro/max.

I bought an open box iPhone 12 Mini for $400 on eBay. Perfect condition and still under the Apple warranty

really like the minimalist look&feel in the videos. subscribed

the 13 mini is the greatest iphone ever created, superior in every way to the SE, it's not even close. Many are giving up their 14 pro/pro max to the 13 mini

Actually a great comparison! Nice accessory too!

I know it'll never happen, but if I'm gonna be forced to upgrade, I really wish I could get a mini with the footprint of an iPhone 4 and no face ID or notch or front camera. And a headphone jack, of course.

That was probably the best and most useful sponsor ad I’ve ever watched

Congrats on hitting 100k!!!!

I was choosing between both and I went for the 13 Mini and it's the best phone I have ever had! The SE 2022 is a great choice too.

Came from the s21 to iphone 13 mini and I cannot stand LCD screens anymore 😂 But frankly I just wanted a phone that would be able to carry me through the years both in terms of design and software so the 13 mini was the better choice. Too bad apple is discontinuing the mini lineup.

Great video. I had the last two SE's and really liked them. I got the 13 mini and LOVE it. Everything about it. For me it is worth the upgrade money. I like it considerably more.

What I like about iPhone SE is the small camera in the back. I don't want to use my phone as a camera replacement.

Bought the green mini. Upgraded from the se2 and it was so worth it. Battery on this is great. 7 hrs screen on time.

I’ve been debating for weeks and finally went ahead with the mini.

omg thank you for this video! 🙏🙏

SE is a beast! Recently made a similar vid, tried using SE for a month and compare it with 14 Pro

Everyone talk about bezels on iPhone SE , but even couple years ago they all buy iPhones 678 and they were really happy about it , Me personally love touch ID more saved in Face ID no matter what they say about it

I went from android to Apple and my first Apple phone was the SE2, 64gig. I had this phone for about 9 months before upgrading to the SE3, 128gig. The SE3 is a big performance boost and has a significantly longer battery life, faster operating speed, 5G internet and more camera features compared to the SE2. Also, while the design of the phone may be from years past that does not mean it is not a good design; for example, I like the touch home button, I dont mind the chin or forehead...the phone is light, thin and has a premium feel, glossy glass surface and great colors (mine is Starlight). Maybe this phone could have been called the iPhone Classic SE3 ? The SE3 would have been a better value if the storage started at 128gig instead of 64gig and perhaps they could have included a "dark mode" on the phone. The screen on the SE3 is great. The images are clear and crisp. When I compared the screen with other iPhones and androids, I did not notice a huge difference between the LCD retina display and those with OLED with respect to the difference in cost. I think the SE3 is for new Apple iphone users or for those who are on a budget and want a high quality phone that will provide great basic services and the "Apple" experience for years to come.

Thank you. I'm still not sure which one but now I know the differences and the price points.

Phenomenal review and comparison!!

Nice video bre!

I have an se2 and was about to spend all that money on a 13 mini but then realized, I just dont need it. the damn phone still works great even if I am itching to upgrade lol

i have the red iphone 13 mini but i came from the iphone se2. i had the se2 since release until mid Feb of this year. Phone became quickly weak and slow and even glitchy. Iphone 13 mini is amazing and wonderful

Finally a reviewer says something about the sharp edges digging into fingers (pinky finger specifically) I tried a 12 reg and a 13 mini and ultimately went back to an 11 pro because I love the curved edges. I actually love Touch ID much more than Face ID and am actually considering an SE 2022 as a “side grade”

Great idea for a video- similar price range but very different in respect to some features.

This so good vid I have SE atm and I’m looking at 13 mini I wanted to see the difference this told me all I needed to know :)

Great content and clarifications.

Great Comparison of these two Apple Phones … Thanks

I just upgraded to the iPhone 14 Pro from a 6s and I’m kind of regretting it. I think I should’ve switched to the SE instead. Personally it just feels simpler to me and I prefer Touch ID over Face ID.”

Kind of late to the party but I was deciding between iPhone SE and 13 mini a while ago but ultimately went for the latter. I'm glad I did because it was totally worth the price difference.

The mini all the way! Just ordered one for my business phone. I already have a 12pro max soo I’m good on the 13pro max as a second phone

thanks for this very well put video! I'm sure it's needed some good amount of editing! nevertheless thanks for sharing!!

Re 13 mini, one thing nobody seems to have noticed is the placement of the the volume buttons exactly opposite the power button. Because of that it's very easy to accidently take a screenshot when changing the volume. Really bad design decision if you ask me. Other than that, it a lovely little phone.

All throughout my high school I couldn’t afford an upgrade from a handme down iPhone 5s that was my sister’s. It’s crazy to think now having adult money I treated myself with the iPhone 12 Pro gold on Christmas. I got bored with the size and color. So it was the next Christmas I bought myself the iphone 13 pro max in silver. I absolutely love it😁 All I could think now is how I wish I could’ve have money in high school since I was teased (not in a bad way, but it was a joke I got along with) Does anyone else relate? I’m rocking an  watch 6 stainless steel, an M1 iPad Pro (I’m thinking of buying the MacBook Pro 2022)

Excellent video! Of great help

I am a small phone fan looking to upgrade from a 7 and found this very informative

First time Apple user. Bought the SE last year, trading up to the mini red this year. They should drop in price with the release of the 15.

You're the best! Keep it up.

Great info. Thank you.

Excellent Work A+++

13 mini also has 120 herz refresh right? And the 2022SE has 60hz, does that impact usability/feel?

I have an iPhone 8 and an XR as my work phone. I don’t like Face ID at all, not do I like swipe gestures and the notch is still stupid (can’t believe it’s now on the MacBook Pro). Maybe I just don’t use my work phone enough to appreciate it, but I’m definitely considering getting an SE 2022 in the future if I decide to upgrade, but will probably just get the battery in my 8 replaced tbh, I don’t really *need* a new phone. Would rather save a few hundred bucks than having the latest and greatest. The camera on the SE 2022 seems a lot better compared to the 8, and I don’t need extra lenses etc.

im just getting the SE, the black one im soo exited

thank you so much!!! 😃

Thanks Bro I definitely needed to see this review I’m definitely going with the 13 mini over the SE 2022 it just makes more sense

Bought the SE3 for 329 USD and it rocks. Better battery life over my SE2 and so far all the photo/video comparison to the 12s and 13s the SE3 looks as good or better.

You missed one thing, the SE cannot use milowave 5G meaning it cannot get GB download speeds in major city’s like Seattle or Chicago while the iPhone 13 mini can

Good review. I like your presentation of the facts and the way that you weighed out your thoughts to your audience. Very nice job. I have the 3rd gen SE and a 13 Mini. My sim card is in the SE 3. Love the SE 3. It is not better, but there's something about it that I truly love. I too came from a 1st gen SE. The SE 3 is a HUGE upgrade in every way. It feels soo premium, like the 13 Mini. Please don't listen to people that say the 6S and the SE2 or SE3 are essentially the same. They are most certainly NOT the same. It merely looks the same, however, the performance is NIGHT and DAY better on even the SE 2 (which I also have). The SE 3 (and the 2) are low key monster phones. The batter life is better on the SE 3 over the SE 2. For sure tho, if you decide on a SE 3 (or 2 if you can find a good deal) go with a 128 GB storage, especially if you take lots of photos/video.

Great video 👍👍👍

Good afternoon 🌞 Joshua.Thanks for the preview on I phone SE2022. It enlighten me for your outstanding presentation was very vivid and the features were clarified. Now , I don’t regret buying the phone.Thank you very much. I have tried listening to some previews but your presentation was incomparable,Kudos to you. Carmelita from the Philippines

I use MagSafe on my iPhone SE 2022 daily. It def works

i still prefer the touch id than face id because its easy to use you dont need to worry to turn on your phone when your wearing a facemask outside

I’ve had the XR for four years now; looks like the mini for me. Thanks Josh! 📱

I have 13 mini but I hate looking at the back cameras because they’re not in order and the other iPhones have 3 cameras and I just hate the look of so many round whole 😭 I wanna change to a simple phone with one camera without losing the quality. The iPhone 13 mini without case leaves mark on my fingers and make fingers hurt but I always use case anyway but it might be annoying for people who don’t like to use case. I’m just getting overwhelmed by so many cameras why can’t they just have one really good camera with a good chip and memory. At this point I wanna get a flip phone but I need to post content so need a good camera and it’s fast to edit with iPhone

got myself a 13 mini, best phone on the market ever !

hey dude,since i notice that there is no HDR video option on SE3 besides of mini, how do you feel like the difference about that option,did it really got gaps on video quality between this two devices? thanks

I have been waited for the smaller phone since years then finally replaced my iPhone XS by 13 mini. Its best phone i had ever, 5.4" is still big enough screen to write emails, posts on socials and watching YT videos or gaming. No more larger phone ever if possible. It lays in pocket perfectly no matter you're in work or on sport activities like running or biking, and completely no issues with battery working time - one day of very active up to two days when i am not using phone a lot.

I want a mini pro. I’ll hold onto mine until they make a small phone with battery life of big ones.

One thing that never seems to get factored into these videos is apple care+. Apple care is way cheaper for the SE ($79 vs $149). I have always gotten apple care, so this is a big factor as well.

Thanks for your video. quick question about the Pitaka device, does your iphone still stick to it and being charged with having a cover case on? cheers

They should have given the se a “plus” sized option, being the iPhone Xr body, since it didn’t sell too well in 2018, they got a lot left to use, and those devices are what are primarily being traded in, so they have a lot of spare parts, as a result,they should have put this se at $350, and the plus one at $450, much better deal, same chip, same everything, just a bigger body and screen.

like your current haircut, so cute!

Thank you for making this video. I'm currently debating whether it's worth upgrading my '22 SE to 13 mini. Sadly, they're currently out of stock everywhere :(

Apple should just do an in display fingerprint scanner like Samsung and other android phone makers do. I like Face ID but I don’t want it being my only biometric unlocking mechanism

so i really want to try face id but i have bangs so they change into different areas, will that still allow me in or keep me out?

Do you get very hot playing? Does it heat up more or less compared to the iPhone 11, 12 or 13?

Touch ID No awful notch on the display Curved design $220 savings over the 13 mini. I'm sold on the SE3

The SE is the budget model, so it does not have any iPhone competition. The SE is perfect for those that just want a phone/camera. I would get a more expensive iPhone if I didn’t have an iPad, laptop, or home computer.

Excellent video

Sad that in SE3, they removed the 3D touch. You could hard press on the left corner of the SE3 and you'll have the App Switcher. Something I had it on 8 but not anymore on SE3. Not sure if it's an iOS feature or screen compatibility. I wish Apple will get it back on the next iOS

I hope they also make a white front variant of the SE.

I just bought a 13 mini a month ago, and honestly, comparing it to the SE is not fair for the SE. The 13 mini is just as much a powerhouse as the regular 13, while the SE, despite of having the same chipset, stays short in areas such as the cameras, battery life and content consumption

I’ve had both the 2020 and 2022 phone se. I so enjoy the touch id and it’s super fast. I think most people would prefer the 13 though. If you can get a deal on it like i did go for it!

Hey Josh, those links to purchase the slider not available anymore. do you have another link affiliate with you. just making sure you got a cut of the order. Thanks!

I’m sure the ‘full screen’ iPhones work great, but I’m not giving in to the notches. I have an 8 right now, and when it dies I’ll either get the SE 2020 or SE 2022.

Does the iPhone SE 2022 record Animojis? Many thanks, great vid.

i went from a 12 mini (that got damaged, so i had to buy a new) and simply went for the cheapest currently offering from Apple, which was the SE. I actually really like it as much as my 12 mini, or perhaps even more. Why? because for my usage it suits perfectly fine and i love that i could get it much much cheaper then all the newer iphones. Also i didn't really use the ultrawide camera on the 12 mini and i actually prefer touch id and the haptics to face ID. utltmately it all comes down to your usage of a smartphone, and years before i always wanted the best apple offers, but now i realize i don't need all those extra features. I bought a 64 gb which i was concerned about but for now i have only used 29 gb of storage, so even 64 gb version is just fine for me. Also the battery life is perfectly fine as long as you're not a heavy user, but then you problaly wouldn't buy this phone. Yes the screen could be better, but is not bad at all. And when you use it day in and day out, you dont really notice you're missing out. Big thumbs up for the great and cheap SE 2022

What’s the largest storage you can get on each iPhone?

First! Also, I'm getting a new phone soon, but I'm a big screen kinda guy. If you could compare iphone 11 and 12, or 12 and 13, that would help a LOT.

Touch ID is irreplaceable loll why cant they just include both let us choose

super helpful, ty!

Yo that lil contraption easy slider thing is gangsta asf🤣🤣🤣

I went from iPhone SE 2020 to iPhone 14. It is a big upgrade for me.