Why the mini iPhone FAILED
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- iPhone mini was shaping up to be a massive hit, but somewhat surprisingly it failed gaining any big traction and was discontinued 2 years later.
Here, we dive deep into the psychology and reasoning behind why it failed.
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00:00 Intro
00:16 History
02:51 Aftermath
04:55 Reasoning
06:58 Successor
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"Phones to escape the reality". So true. Recently i realized that i open the social media apps without even noticing. Now i am trying to downgrade from my iphone 13 pro to iphone se 1 gen to see if it will change my media consumption. Potentially, if i like it, i would buy 13 mini at some point. SE 1 gen is a bit outdated nowadays...
13 mini is the best. I went from a XS to 13 mini
You better get the 13 mini while it's here, because you might not be able to get it come September.
I went from a 1st generation SE to 13 mini and I love it, especially the form factor.
I just got the SE (2022), hope it can last me a few years.
@@ithamarlowe6158it likely will be fine for several years
I switched to the Apple ecosystem because of the Iphone 13 mini. Great device and in my opinion the perfect size for a phone. Smartphones nowadays are just too big for my liking. I love this form factor and I would like Apple to release a mini Iphone every 3-4 years or so. I get that it is pointless to launch a mini Iphone every year when the sales are low, but every 3-4 years so the mini lovers always have a perfect device for them to buy would be amazing. A flagship phone in a small (normal) form factor.
i intend to remain a Samsung user, but IF i wanted to switch to an iPhone, I would have gone for a mini... except Apple decided to end the mini series... tis what it is.
Same here i also switched back to the apple ecosystem because of mini and i enjoy it a lot and lots to fit in my pocket
Literally same. I don’t want a giant phone.
Trash battery lmao
What about pixel 5?
Still don't understand big phones. Where am I meant to put it when it doesn't fit in my pockets?
Totally get you… they’re just not meant to be used as phones but rather media consumption devices
The big phones are for people that have bigger hands
Why would you put a phone in a pocket? It's an extension of your hand.
The whole universe fits in my pocket.
lol how would it fit in your pocket its too insanely large anyway i might get the normal 13 not the 13 mini maybe the 13 mini i may buy it ill see its gonna be 2,499AED
The iPhone 13 Mini is the greatest phone I’ve ever owned. It’s amazing, super light, and uber powerful.
I love being able to run around the backyard with my new puppy while recording 4k 60fps video without feeling like I’m holding a brick in my hand.
Even if the Mini was $200 more, I’d still get it. That’s how much I love it.
I think that Apple will bring the Mini back but not call it the “Mini”. They’ll use a different name.
I’m still hoping for a iPhone Mini Pro. :)
Mini Pro! I too
Absolute facts my 13 mini brother
Samesssss. Love my 13 mini
In the future iPhone SE will be a iPhone mini like
Until now, the only person I have ever observed using the word “Uber” in place of super was my 9th grade history teacher.
Releasing the SE just before the 12 mini was baffling to me. As a small phone person, I nearly went for it. So glad I stopped myself and picked up a 12 mini when they launched it
I really like my 13 Mini. It's my favorite phone. I plan on keeping it well past when it stops getting software updates. I'll replace the battery when necessary.
I have a 12 mini as personal phone and a work-related 13 pro. I do very much prefer the mini despite the battery shortcomings for the exact reasons you nicely described. The iPhone with the best form factor ever was the 5 in my opinion.
5 was also great, as well as the 1st gen SE
I just got iOS 12 mini
@@pavleantic absolutely!
I upgraded from the Google Pixel 2 to the iPhone Mini 13. Smaller phone with a larger display. It’s perfect for me.
People like it when they see it especially when they have tablets or small laptops because they use them for media consumption or reading more than they do on phones.
I assume the new iPhone SE (if they change that ancient form) would replace the mini
Correct. The mini should and I’m pretty sure will replace the mini size. Hopefully it’ll be at the same price too
@@FreddyD177 It would certainly cause a price bump because of the added features especially the extra camera and face id
After watching one of your video
I went with a 13 mini
And I’m so satisfied with it
This really means a lot! Glad I could help
@@pavleantic looking forward for more great content
@@karthikeyaa8912 more is coming soon!
been using my 13 mini for almost a year now and i don't think i'll upgrade unless they release a new one in the future or when this one breaks. greatest phone ever, absolutely recommend it to everyone!!
I love my 13 mini. I got the dark green one. For me personally I am a very active person. I like to listen to music while I skateboard and ride my bicycle. The mini 13 is very pocketable. It doesn’t feel like a huge bulking object in my pocket. Also filming video while skateboarding and bicycling is made easy with the mini 13 because I can securely hold onto the entire phone with my entire hand while jumping around and going in motion. Other than battery life and screen size, there is no difference from the normal iPhone 13. I also like the idea of something so powerful being so small!
Watching this video with a Ln IPHONE 13 mini, and I totally agree in my opinion I would rather get a smaller phone that I can use with one hand on the go and avoid using it too much so I could Enjoy life more as well
Also one of the things I loved about that phone, it’s way less of an obstruction in your everyday life
They should make a limited edition pro mini in the future .. will sell like hot cakes!
Nah...
iPhone SE similar to a mini and a pro phone
Bro I been saying that since the mini first dropped. I’d even take a thicker version for a better battery
Word!
Yes! I love my 14 pro but i would love if it was a tiny bit smaller so it would be easier to hold
I am done with playing games and watching movies on phones. To me, those activities are best enjoyed on big screens. That’s why I bought an iPhone 13 mini. Love the small size and light weight of it.
Yeah I still watch CZcams on the 13 mini but the videos are mostly informational which I don’t pay a lot of attention to the visuals.
Completely agree with you. Different things are meant to be experienced in different ways.
Peasant
My 13 mini is one of my favorite phones I’ve every had.
the 13 mini is my favorite iphone i’ve ever had. i had an 11 and upgraded, the smaller screen took a week or so to get use to but i love the compactness of it. i remember being excited because i hate how big phones have gotten, but nervous about how small the screen was going to be even though this is exactly what i wanted. i can imagine how difficult it would be for someone to want to buy this phone if they were even just a little skeptical. i use my phone a lot and over the last 2 years i have noticed the battery starting to get less efficient. I’ll be replacing the battery and holding out until this thing just falls apart or another mini gets released in the future.
When my 6S finally gave up the ghost (what a workhorse!) I wanted something with a similar form factor, so I went for the 13 mini just as the 14 line was being announced without a mini version, and they'd lowered the price. A super-fast processor from what I had been used to, and I'm grateful for the tougher glass. I did miss the home button, but I was able to create one that I can move anywhere on the screen. The only issue there is to find a place to park it in screen space that other apps don't use. (First world problems.)
You hit it on the head for me with the content issue. I have both the 13 mini and the 14 pro Max and I tell you, as much as I feel good with the one handed use of the mini, I still find myself (to do everything you said in this video, lol) reaching for the Max.
I own the Alpine Green iPhone 13 mini. They say it's tiny and so on but it's still a bit big for me to easily reach the top left corner.
The mini is not for everyone that's for sure. But for those who value compactness and onehandibility over the big screen for binge watching and fabbing
Congrats on hitting 1k subs!
I'm an Samsung user and was SO close to getting a 13 mini but ultimately held off because the biggest step down would be the 60hz screen and no macro camera. Even myself with larger hands think anything above 6.1'' is just super impractical both in the hand, in the pocket, and the heavy weight
Thanks so much! Yeah, if you’re used to 120Hz it is a big step down. Then maybe the Pro model is the way to go for you
@@pavleantic I'm sticking with my S21 for now; I hate that Samsung doesn't offer a smaller Ultra like apple offers 2 pro sizes. Not a fan of the notch and newer island, or the lightning cable. I like using 1 cable (type c) to charge literally everything from flashlights headphones cellphones and laptop
Around iPhone 11 time I switched to android because I was annoyed with the fact that I could not get a small phone (not much good options in the Android world either, but at least it was cheaper). But when the 12 Mini came out I bought it few days after release. It was perfect for me. Battery was enough for a day of my use (one of the reasons I like the mini is that I use my laptop for almost everything - youtube, instagram, whatsapp, etc.) but I still need a phone for getting notifications and answering short texts (most of the time I actually take out my laptop to answer texts, but I'll read them on my phone). Couple of weeks ago I got the 13 mini. The 12 was still more than enough for me, but it started to need a battery service and I knew this might be my last chance to get a new "mini" iPhone.
One thing I noticed is that all the physical stores hardly ever had the mini on display and they would not advertise it much online either. I think that dealers were playing a role in this as well.
I had a 13 mini on two different occasions and loved them, they were the perfect size, my partner still uses the 12 Mini and loves it, wish they carried them on
the title is deceiving, as I wouldn't consider the 13 mini a 'failure'. It didn't sell as well as the other phones, but it definitely was needed an very underrated, as it had face id, oled display, but could be used with a single hand.
Well it was discontinued after two years because of poor sales so it definitely did fail, but it was an amazing phone nonetheless in my opinion too
I just got the SE (2022), it's my first iPhone and was like $265 brand new. I honestly like the classy smaller phones, because all phones are so big these days, they don't really fit all the way in my pocket like phones did before. And I thought, well since it has the same chip as iPhone 13 it should last me quite a few years.
the iphone 13 mini was the best decision ive ever made in terms of tech stuff coz
1. small, fits one hand, rlly good when im biking and i have to pull it out to quickly record or take pics
2. looks pretty sleek and cute (i got the pink one)
3. can type w just one hand and one hand only, doest need the other hand for support or anything, i can literally grip the whole thing firmly w just one
4. forced me to not be on my phone for 5 hrs straight to save battery which made me live in the moment more, i just carry a small book and a sketchbook to entertain myself and it honestly did so much good things to my mental health. I feel better, i feel less depressed and trapped and bored all the time
Same here 😌 favorite phone i ever owned
The Mini ended up in an interesting place over time. I use my phone very little by today's standards. I don't do social media, don't watch videos, don't play games, take very few photos and my screen on time average for a day is about 40 mins. I basically use my phone as a modern day pager to let me know to go find a larger device to reply to something, haha. When it came time to get a new phone to replace my XR, I considered the SE. But the SE has gone up in price over time and the 128GB model is $480. Meanwhile, the 13 Mini got a price drop thanks to the 14 series arrival making the 128GB 13 Mini $630 unlocked. Even though the SE would be more than enough phone for my usage, for that $150 difference I went with the Mini just for the better battery and form factor alone. I really think they just priced the Mini too high at release, and as you pointed out, put it too close to the regular iPhone model and too far away from the SE. Now that it kind of sits right in the middle, it feels more appropriately priced. I'm curious if sales have actually gone up since it got the price cut. It would be nice if historical sales ended up showing it wasn't a complete failure after all, perhaps it just needed a price drop and time.
Maybe you’re right, and the price definitely was a bit too steep in the beginning. But if you want a small and amazingly capable phone, I think 13 mini is STILL the way to go
I got an unlocked 128gb 13 mini in a bulk of used iphones and sold it for $400
I think Apple should release a mini version every other year. It is an amazing phone, as I have the 12 mini, but battery sucks. So this year, it should be a 15 mini and the next release will be with the 17 series. Nice video.
Thanks man🙏🏼
And if not, maybe the 4th generation of iPhone SE could fill a niche for a smaller phone with bigger screen. That would be a good move I suppose...
@Pheasant_soup Agree but it has to be a full screen
I want an iPhone 15 Pro Mini with exactly the same features as the 15 Pro. The Minis sold like crap because Apple treated them like crap and no Apple user wants to buy an "inferior" phone.
Great editing on this video & great presentation. Super professional! I think you could improve the lighting when speaking to the camera though, like get a ring light and maybe some indirect lighting behind you, because otherwise it isn't as flattering. Also great discussion on the topic, I use an iPhone SE 2 currently, and definitely looking at upgrading to an iPhone 13 mini at some point.
Thanks for all the feedback! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼
as 13 mini owner - i’ll say that it’s the most solid, thought through, practical and efficient mobile device from all the ones i happened to use to this day - from the very first 2G to 2nd gen SE2020 iPhones and a couple of android devices - HTCs and Meizu - I used in between.
there’s literally nothing to not like about it - including the size of the screen. for the time of posting this, my take would be simply “it’s the best smartphone that current generation could produce”. sue me
Great review with critical thought still can’t decide between a 13 mini or a regular 13 . I wanted a 11 pro but it’s sadly discontinued. I’m currently on a iPhone SE from 2020 .
Thanks a lot 🙏🏼 well u know all the differences so it all comes down to size
Just get the regular 13
@@Kenny-iy1po is it that much bigger than the 13 mini ? My mom has a pro max and it’s ridiculously big .
My wife has the regular 11 and I have the 13 mini and her phone feels huge to me.
I got the mini 13 after the initial first gen SE. if SE 2nd and 3rd gen didn’t exist the mini would have its place as the budget iPhone. They could reduce the price a little and it would be a hit and better profit due to more devices sold. My opinion
That is definitely one of the reasons for it failing. There are some rumors for the next year’s SE to have 5.7” modern display, but I guess we have to wait and see.
Back in the iphone 5 and under era, people treated their phones like dumbphones with extra benefits. (That 3.6" display worked totally fine if all you're doing with it is making calls, texting, quickly firing off an email response, or looking at nearby yelp recommendations.)
Nowadays we treat them more like a multimedia center or even a laptop replacement. And for that, screen real estate is a far greater priority than ease of portability. So just like that, effortless pocketability just went by the wayside.
(I still remember thinking the Note was absurd when it first debuted. But looking back on the actual specs of that device now, apparently the first couple generations of the Note only had a 5.3" display. The physical size is on-par with that of most baseline phone models sold nowadays. 😅)
I got my 12 Mini when it first came out. I still love it, but it’s starting to show signs of wear.
You were right about the battery, which was weak in the first place, but now it has gotten even worse. It never lasts me more than half a day if that.
I still like the form factor, so I won’t be trading in any time soon though.
Maybe try some magsafe powerbank, that’ll certainly help
I bought iPhone 12 mini as it appeared, and battery already starts to degrade. IDK it the software updates made it less optimized or there is physical wear. Anyway after watching this, I’ll probably upgrade to 13 mini while it is still available.
Thank both of u for watching, glad i could help🙏🏼
Biggest reason was marketing. If it was named the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13, it wouldn't have the connotation of being inferior, unlike the 'mini' name it got
i’m going to tell you exactly why the iPhone 13 mini didn’t have great selling stats . I was working in a retailer while the iPhone 13 mini was released and we never had any in stock so we couldn’t even sell them. Customer wanted them but we never had them so the customer didn’t had the choice but to go with the regular size iPhone 13
I’m Good with my 13 mini. Very useful and the size really fits my pocket
5:49: for the notifications you can also just swipe down from below the notch.
Greetings from Macedonia 🇲🇰 ! This was a great video done despite the small amount of subscribers you have. I believe you can reach more views and audience just by making videos like these. Really enjoyed it and made me think if I should get the iPhone mini even with 3 hours of screentime.
Excellent analysis!
Appreciate it 🙏🏼
Just purchased today the 13 mini in Green as main phone and my SE 2020 as back up phone, a pity that the mini is being discontinued only hope a new updated SE is the new small I phone, nice review.
Yeah, thats what I hope for as well.
Thanks!
6:45 and apple finally putting an OLED screen in a cheaper option. Considering the the 11 only put the OLED in their PRO series.
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.
Not sure if you read this. But I subbed for these factors that make so much of a difference when consuming content.
Clear communication and research
Also you speak at a comfortable and listenable volume, you're not screaming or hyping content
Good pacing and easy to digest
Keep going and wish you a quick 10k subscribr count bro
Thank you 🙏🏼 This really means a lot!
This video is my community. I loved the 6,7,8 models the most . My 13 mini was a great follow up to avoid a device that was to big for my hands, and I also just didn’t need that. I just wish we had home buttons and Touch ID
Some really good points here! I had forgotten about the timing for the SE2 but I remember it being pretty tempting before the 12 Mini was announced.
Part of me does wonder if this was truly a failure, or if Apple just felt it had reached market saturation. Even at 5%, roughly 24 million in sales over those two years doesn't seem insignificant, but I have no clue if that covers R&D for a device like this. There is obviously the additional potential of bringing a customer into the ecosystem that otherwise might have moved to Android or stayed on an older less compatible phone, where Apple can make money off adjacent products and service, but again... no clue how much value that represents for Apple.
As a current 13 mini owner I'm hopeful that we'll see a similar device in the next 3-4 years, but to your point a lot could change in that time. There is definitely much more demand for larger screens at the moment and that seems unlikely to change, but I think there may be enough motivated buyers to justify a device like this from time to time. Especially given how long people tend to keep their phones these days.
Thanks! And I appreciate your insight. Judging from its cancellation, it obviously wasn’t enough or barely enough to cover the R&D cost.
Bring back the mini. I love it. I need 2 phones one for work and my personal. I really can’t carry 2 big phones which is why I haven’t upgraded.
Odgledao sam skoro ceo video i tek kad je pisalo Belgrade na aplikaciji za vreme skontao sam tvoje ime 😁 Odlično osmišljen i realizovan video, želim ti puno uspeha na yt.
Prvi komentar na srpskom haha hvala ti 🙏🏼
@@pavleantic Ako mogu da predložim ideju za video, voleo bih da čujem tvoje iskustvo u prelasku sa androida na ios, dugo se već razmišljam da uradim isto ali nekako mi android deluje jednostavnije, možda zato što sam navikao.
@@SlobodanDjuric89 razmišljao sam o tome i možda nekad uradim
Great video, greetings from Dominican Republic
The only reason I didn't get myself the 13 mini is because it's still too expensive and my iPhone X still works perfectly fine. With the beta access I also get the newest iOS updates.
The target audience for the mini are thoughtful consumers in general i guess. So it's no wonder these ppl didn't rush to the stores to buy the new mini.
I'm still planning to upgrade to the 13 mini when my current phone isn't repairable anymore
I am more than satisfied with the ‘Mini 13’ for many of the reasons mentioned in this video. Now that the ‘Minis’ are no longer an option, will I upgrade to the ‘15 Pro/Max...? Well, I bought my phone SE (Original) in 2016 and held onto it until my ‘13 Mini’ purchase in 2021. So unless that ‘15 Pro/Max’ can do some seriously amazing things (like time travel)....nope, I am stickin’ with my ‘Mini’. While I may get some ribbing from friends and others about my small iPhone but at least I can slip, into, my pants front pocket with no issues and easily use it one-handed, it is just an amazing little phone. Now an iPhone Mini Pro, that would have been awesome...oh well...
Currently watching this on my 13 mini, love it
The smooth and clean text with the clacky old typewriter sound effect for the title screens is an odd choice, but thx for the video
yeah… now that u mention it, it’s a fair critique lol
Thank you for watching
Switched from Android to iPhone after many years. Couldn’t stand the 2 year device support and how difficult it was becoming to root a phone; the iPhone 12 mini was the best option, i was looking for a small unassuming device, 5g and more than 2 year support.
I love my 13 mini. I switched from a 12 Pro Max to the 13 mini because the size of the Max was just too much. I find it also helps with keeping me more productive since it’s less appealing as a media consumption phone while being big enough to do whatever I need for work in a pinch. The battery life is also really good and I got the MagSafe battery pack for it when I’m out all day
Why not the regular 13 it’s not that big compared to the pro max
iPhone 13Mini is my favorite form factor. It’s the only reason I upgraded from an iPhone X. I just wish they would bring back 3D Touch. Man, I miss that feature.
I bought a 13 Mini in July last year instead of waiting for the 14 series as I knew they weren’t making another Mini. Won’t have another iPhone now unless they make the SE in the Mini size with better specs.
Well said at the end
Bought 13 mini a week ago. Still don’t regret at all
I loved the 12 mini but the battery life definitely killed it for me. It got to about 86% battery health (it had 90% when I bought it used) and I couldn't even get through the full work day with it if I was listening to music or audiobooks.
Great presentation
Appreciate it 🙏🏼
I had the 12 mini for 2 years until last week when I traded it in for the 14 pro. The 12 mini was a really good phone but there was one thing that was making me really mad about it and I just wanted to get rid of it… that was the battery life; it was atrocious. If I had waited a few months, I would’ve gotten the 13 mini which was a lot better, but I still would’ve probably switched to my current phone eventually. I personally preffer the mini form factor but the reality is that that’s not going to be a thing anymore so I just have to get used to there large phones which people don’t consider large for some odd reason.
Small + Battery Life don't usually go together. That said I think you really were probably looking for a Mini Pro or something. That said I know everyone uses their phone differently but the 12 Mini easily lasts throughout the entire day for me even just two years later. Plus it doesn't even really matter much to me cause I got a 26000 mAh battery bank by Anker which is pretty easy to bring anyway in my bag for those longer trips where you know you'll be on your phone a lot. I also upgraded from the iPhone 7 and damn that thing actually had atrocious battery life lol. Couldn't even get like 4-5 hours out of it or something and the standby drain was also much higher.
Not to mention the thing would only intermittently charge. You had to get like the perfect angle just to charge the thing. When I got my 12 Mini I was shocked by how long it lasts for basically the same sized phone. The new chips in iPhones are vastly more efficient and battery tech has improved. It's amazing that they were even able to improve it further on the 13 Mini to begin with. So yeah idk I'm like also kinda shocked by how people are saying the battery life is bad. I mean I don't use my phone much for anything else but watching some CZcams videos, Reddit, casual web searching, and texting but the battery has been amazing for me lol. Easily the best battery life I've ever had in a smartphone and still is. Probably the next best was my iPhone 5C and LG V20 but those don't even come close to the 12 Mini..
Overall though, best decision for me to "downgrade" from my LG to that 5C lol. Apple is way more efficient in pretty much everything on their phones it seems. Plus I found the benefits of switching to a smaller phone much easier on my hands. Actually wish that size came back.. I've got small hands and even the Mini is still a tad too big. Can't text as easily with one hand like I could with the 5C.
😊😊I have an IPhone 6SE that I can easily carry around for calls, CarPlay for mapping, and texts. . . My IPad has an external keyboard, a bigger screen and lots of apps.
I couldn’t afford the iPhone 13 mini so I bought the iPhone SE 3rd gen . Which I’m perfectly happy with . I don’t want a giant phone , I have small hands. I worry there will soon be a time when there’s no small phones at all.
3rd gen SE has decent battery and is great for people who loved older iPhone designs
Crazy. I had no idea the 6 was the highest selling phone. I still have one that works.
Upgraded my P30 Pro to iPhone 13 mini, I love the compact size of it. I hope there will be a new mini iPhone in some time. I also use the iPad Mini 6, amazing couple.
Thats a downgrade mate 🤣 camera wise
@@christophegenbrugge6815 maybe, still takes great photos and I love the size.
@@Lancer2884 that i can understand keep enjoying it buddy!
I bought the 13 mini sometime last year after I got my first real paycheck.
6 months later, my dad decided to buy me a 14 pro, on the condition that I relinquish my 13 mini to my brother. The 14 pro is of course better, but it’s also clumsier to use. I still kinda miss the ergonomics of 13 mini…..
Another happy 13 mini user here. I hope the mini form factor comes back in the future
I use my 13 mini for calls,texting and casual web browsing, when im home or traveling i use my macbook pro most of the time, perfect combo👍
Same with me, its just MB Air which is also so light and compact like the mini. M1 has more than enough power for everything I do
@@pavleantic i like the macbook air, its a really nice powermachine and its light too as you mention👍🤙
I love SO MUCH the mini form factor but your conclusion is right.
I want my phone to be usable, practical and tiny, nothing more.
For me the iPhone 5 had the perfect size, now I’m still with my 6S still kicking but it is still big for my hand and unable to use it with one hand :(
I’ll probably continue with the SE once my 13 mini gives out but now rumors are that the next SE will be bigger than the mini 🙄
So now I have my 13 mini, bought a new SE as a backup and will probably buy another 2 13 minis to have as backups.
After getting the mini I can never go back to using a tablet as a phone, it’s beyond stupid.
You missed an important point. The resale value of the mini series of phones wasn’t the same as normal iPhone models. You simply couldn’t use it for a year or two and recoup any decent money for your phone like you could with other other models. Stigma attached to the name mini, as if its not the full version.
The last phone Steve worked on was the iPhone 5S
The iPhone I want would be the size of iPhone 5/SE (2015) with epaper display for low distraction and great battery life but then still a badass camera.
He forgot that you can make your phone "smaller" by swiping down on the bottom, or double TAPPING (not pressing) the home button. Neat stuff.
ALL. MY. THOUGHTS. HERE!! amazing video, even if its just about why the mini failed (btw such a unique phone my apple rip) i loved the analysis that media consumption on-the-go is to blame for everything. I personally have a rule to not go for phone that are more than 6.1” (the 5.5” is a sweet spot for my hands), so it makes phone buying difficult this age of big screens but that just means i gotta care and stick around w my current phone just that much precious-ly.
I have the mini, love it. I was very happy to see a smaller size and knew I had to get it
I went from a 13 pro max to a 13 mini and I couldn’t be happier, there is honestly no need for a smartphone to be that large. I do everything I did on my 13 pro max the exact same I did on my mini with no short comings besides camera and battery, but even then the form factor makes it worth it.
It is a very tough decision when you have to go back from 120Hz, but I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
I’m watching this on a 14 pro max and by the end of the video my phone feels much heavier to me lol. When I can I’m going to switch back to a regular 6.1” iPhone. I used to have a 12 mini, but it seemed a bit too small for my taste. However I think the mini is a great device nonetheless.
I still really want the 13 mini. But sadly it’s almost nonexistent in my country. Official stores dont have the stock anymore and secondhanded ones were very limited and sold in high price. Got the regular 14 last week and while I’m loving the battery and performance, I still wish I upgraded to 13 mini from 8 instead of the 6.1 inch 14. I still switch back to my 8 sometimes just to feel how nice it is to hold compact phone. Sigh. Wish apple could make the mini again and put it in SE lineup with SE price and slightly bigger size so it could fit bigger battery and not looking too much like a toy to most of people?
That’s a bummer to hear. Yeah I hope for the same thing.
Poor marketing.
They should have had mini iPhones for both the regular and pro models and marketed them 1) as fashion accessories and 2) as space saving options for business people.
They did neither and the phone only appealed to the small niche of “small phone fans”…and I love my 13 mini I’m one of those people, but I knew they wouldn’t sell well.
They didn’t offer the colors needed to make it a “cute fashion accessory” (they needed a hot pink, gold, lime green, etc. color options exclusive to the mini) and they didn’t offer a pro model that would have appealed to the high spending business crowd.
i wish there were more iphone minis the screens are getting so big now it’s ridiculous 😭
I own a 13 mini since November 2021, and I basically hate it, not because of the format which I love but mainly because of overheating issues and big battery issues. It's more frustrating to use it than not having a phone in my case. And in the long term the battery decreased way too much and It doesn't last 1h in my case. Good format but everything else sucks
I still have an iPhone 11 pro model. Haven't been looking to upgade yet. It's funny to see how the subsequent generations are already spoken of as historical. I still haven't had the chance to vote with my dollars to support the mini, but I unnecessarily upgraded to the iPhone 11 pro back then just to get the smaller than default form factor.
I’ve actually never seen an iPhone mini in person
The iPhone 12/13 mini's should be the next SE models with a standard size as an option.
I have the 13mini and i never ever want anything bigger than this! Just the perfect phone
I am guilty of the big phone thing. I went from a 6s Plus to an XR. The screen was almost the same size but felt smaller leading me to upgrade it to the 12 Pro Max 17 months later. I just love watching videos on it and it’s literally a pocket sized entertainment system. Also the battery life is so much better. After 2 and a half years I’m still satisfied with my monstrosity of a phone 😂 Also pop sockets are really helpful using the phone in 1 hand
It was just bad timing. People are getting used to bigger screens nowadays (tv's, laptops, tablets) so it only makes sense that they would want bigger phones too. I think the 6.1 inch phone is a good size but is still very big. Wouldn't want to go any higher than that
I'm one of the smaller phones fans
I’ve always used small phones, from se1 to 13mini, now they stop selling it I don’t know what to do anymore, preparing to use it for 10 years😂
I started using a power bank since I own a 12 mini, when I'm travelling. Slightly annoying, but worth it.
I bought the se right as it was announced from my iPhone 7 and even though I’d have liked 12 mini more I was like no thanks
Literally can't hold a phone bigger than a mini in my hand without it cramping up. All my students in art school have tiny hands too, most of them have minis. And those who don't, drop their phones 10 times a lesson. Where am I supposed to get bigger freakin hands??? I love my 13 Mini.
I'm a 12 year Samsung Android phones user that ALSO started using an iPhone 3 years ago. I most definitely prefer phones with larger screens. The only phones I buy are iPhone Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S Ultra phones. Every 3-4 Years.
I love my iPhone Mini 13 and can't imagine ever wanting a larger phone.
Love my mini. Holding on to it until it’s unsupported
I bought the 13 Mini over the 14 line this year, I haven’t found a problem with it as I use my phone just as a phone and not my main media device.
Exactly as it was meant to be used 😌
anybody remember the extremely popular xperia compact series? i still have my xz2 compact, sadly the end of an era.
7:05. 100% agree I love having the iPhone 13 mini. Just wish I could see battery percentage besides that it’s my perfect phone. I have no idea what new phone I’m going to transition to after this one.
I have the 13 mini as well and just like with any other iPhone you need to activate "show battery percentage" in battery settings. No difference to the bigger iPhones.
Yeah a recent software update made it so you can have the battery percentage
@@netteloveszebras not really recent
@@BoredToDeath182 you initially were not able to activate on any of the mini phones.
@@BoredToDeath182 thanks didn’t know they enabled it for the mini phones as well since that did not used to be the case.
Currently watching this on my 12mini which has been my favorite phone, and I will use this until they dont support it