Should I go for the iPhone 13 Pro or maybe size down to the 13 mini?

I have a 11 pro and am due an upgrade but not sure what to go for. I don’t want to spend too much per month but use an unlimited package which is about £70pcm. Ideally would prefer to reduce that and so was looking at 12 pro phone deals but am now unsure if I should go for the 13 pro or maybe size down to the 13 mini?? What’s best to go for without increasing my monthly spend?? Thanks all.


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iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 9, 2022 3:38 PM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2022 3:56 PM

I don't think anyone can really answer your question for you.. Which phone you upgrade to is completely your preference and what you can afford.

How much you pay per month is not something we can determine.. and we have no idea what you pay now.

If you want to save money on your 'unlimited package'.. that sounds like something you should be talking to your carrier about.


Here is a link that will allow you to compare the iPhone models you mentioned. You can select various models in the drop down to compare side by side

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone12pro,iphone13pro,iphone13mini

The 13 pro is not all that much different than the 12 pro. so if that's more budget friendly for you, go for that.

The mini is a bit smaller. Do you think your 11 Pro is too large?

The 12/13 pro models are the same size as your 11 pro (0.1" taller, no wider) and gives you 0.3" more screen size.

If you have a store nearby with display models, you could go and see if the mini size is right for you.


Do you need the pro model? One of the main things you get with the pro model is a better camera. But if you are considering the mini, you must not need the pro model's camera? So have you considered a 12 or a 13 non-pro model? it will be cheaper..

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Jul 9, 2022 3:56 PM in response to MrsZgt

I don't think anyone can really answer your question for you.. Which phone you upgrade to is completely your preference and what you can afford.

How much you pay per month is not something we can determine.. and we have no idea what you pay now.

If you want to save money on your 'unlimited package'.. that sounds like something you should be talking to your carrier about.


Here is a link that will allow you to compare the iPhone models you mentioned. You can select various models in the drop down to compare side by side

https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone12pro,iphone13pro,iphone13mini

The 13 pro is not all that much different than the 12 pro. so if that's more budget friendly for you, go for that.

The mini is a bit smaller. Do you think your 11 Pro is too large?

The 12/13 pro models are the same size as your 11 pro (0.1" taller, no wider) and gives you 0.3" more screen size.

If you have a store nearby with display models, you could go and see if the mini size is right for you.


Do you need the pro model? One of the main things you get with the pro model is a better camera. But if you are considering the mini, you must not need the pro model's camera? So have you considered a 12 or a 13 non-pro model? it will be cheaper..

Jul 9, 2022 5:45 PM in response to MrsZgt

I only have the one phone (13 pro).. so I can't compare/contrast the iPhone 13 vs 13 pro cameras for you..

And how do you quantify best value for the money.. it's very subjective..

I would say that no, the non pro camera is not 'massively' less good just based on specs.

Maybe you should be looking up articles where they compare them for you, such as this

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-iphone-13-vs-pro-camera-features-price-specs/


my best advice would be to prioritize.. which is higher priority, the nicer camera & slightly better battery or is the budget more important? choose the pro vs non pro based on your answer to that? the pro model looks to be ~$200 more. I'm not sure how much that translates into whatever your payment method/plan is.. If your plan is a 24 month payoff, the straight math is just over $8/month more..

Jul 9, 2022 3:50 PM in response to MrsZgt

MrsZgt wrote:

I have a 11 pro and am due an upgrade but not sure what to go for. I don’t want to spend too much per month but use an unlimited package which is about £70pcm.

Ideally would prefer to reduce that and so was looking at 12 pro phone deals but am now unsure if I should go for the 13 pro or maybe size down to the 13 mini?? What’s best to go for without increasing my monthly spend?? Thanks all.


This would be relative to your service provider and how/where you buy the iPhone(?)


Serarch the web for their site/prices/packages...support


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Jul 9, 2022 4:04 PM in response to Chris0107

Thanks - yes I realise my provider is who I need to discuss costs with my question is more about best value for money in terms of spec and what each model does compared to the 11 pro. I’ve used the comparison tool but it doesn’t really show which is the best upgrade in terms of best value for money when considering the spec. I like the camera on my 11 pro - is the non pro camera massively less good? I realise it’s not as good but how much difference is there really 🤷‍♀️?

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