That makes the Galaxy Z Flip 3 the only remotely comparable flagship when it comes to pocketability at 3.4 x 2.8 x 0.63 inches thick when folded, although at 6.5 ounces, it is notably heavier. Here, the iPhone 13 mini knocks it out of the park as its 5.2 x 2.5 x 0.3-inch chassis and 5-ounce weight make everything but foldables look like monsters. The primary reason to buy this phone is its pocketability and smaller screen if you find navigating a large screen cumbersome. The size of the iPhone 13 mini is the highlight of its design.

I’m still happy Apple sent one of its silicon cases along as the AllState durability test showed that, while the iPhone 13 models are resilient, they are far from unbreakable. My review unit is the glossy black that Apple calls Midnight, and I’ll give Apple credit - what should be a complete fingerprint nightmare sheds them like no other glossy phone I’ve ever used. Around the edges of the phone, you have the side button on the right, while the mute switch and volume buttons are on the left and the Lightning port remains at the bottom. The slight reduction to the notch is most welcome on the mini where it took up the highest percentage of screen real estate. The overall look remains the squared-off design I thoroughly enjoyed on the iPhone 12 hasn't changed. Also, while the move to 0.3 inches thick from 0.29 inches may stop cases from being interchangeable, this is still the most pocketable traditional phone on the market.

However, at just below 5 ounces, it is still improbably lightweight compared to any other phone. Once you pick it up, you might notice that the 13 mini is slightly thicker and heavier than the iPhone 12 mini. That probably won't impact your feelings about the phone.

The most notable visual alteration is the alignment of the cameras on the back now being on a diagonal rather than vertical. Like the rest of the iPhone 13 lineup, the mini is virtually unchanged from the iPhone 12 mini that preceded it. (Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley) iPhone 13 mini design

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