The iPhone 14 mini cancelled rumour has been confirmed by tipster Jon Prosser, signalling the end of Apple's compact iPhone era — if you want a small-screen iPhone, the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini are your only options going forward.
Why the iPhone 14 Mini Is Cancelled
Apple introduced the mini form factor with the iPhone 12, offering a compact 5.4-inch option for users who prefer one-handed use. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini both arrived, but prominent leaker Jon Prosser — who correctly disclosed the iPhone 14 design well before its launch — says the mini line stops there.
According to Prosser, the iPhone 14 lineup will consist of just three devices: the standard iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. There is no iPhone 14 mini in the pipeline. This means Apple is retiring the small-phone category it only recently introduced, leaving fans of compact smartphones without a new option in 2022.
iPhone 13 Mini: The Last Compact iPhone
With the iPhone 14 mini cancelled, the iPhone 13 mini becomes the final entry in Apple's compact line. It is a capable device that packs Apple's latest silicon into a pocket-friendly frame, and it remains available if you still want a small iPhone experience. Here is a complete look at what it offers.
iPhone 13 Mini Display and Design
The iPhone 13 mini sports a 5.4-inch Super Retina OLED display with Full HD+ resolution. Its dimensions are 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm and it weighs just 141 grams, making it one of the lightest flagship phones on the market. It is available in five colours: Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, and (PRODUCT) Red.
iPhone 13 Mini Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.4-inch Super Retina OLED, Full HD+ |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | 2,438 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired fast charging, 15W MagSafe wireless |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP main (OIS) + 12 MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Security | Face ID |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm, 141 g |
iPhone 13 Mini Camera
On the rear, the iPhone 13 mini carries a 12-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera is a 13-megapixel unit. Like every recent iPhone, it uses Face ID for biometric authentication.
iPhone 13 Mini Battery and Charging
The 2,438 mAh battery supports 20W wired fast charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging, keeping the compact body topped up quickly throughout the day.
iPhone 13 Mini Price in India
The iPhone 13 mini is available in three storage configurations in India. Pre-orders are open and units are shipping now. See the full iPhone price list for the latest offers.
- 128 GB — Rs 69,990
- 256 GB — Rs 79,990
- 512 GB — Rs 99,900
Should You Buy the iPhone 13 Mini Now?
Given that the iPhone 14 mini will not exist, buying the iPhone 13 mini now makes strong sense for anyone committed to a compact iPhone. There will be no successor to wait for. The A15 Bionic chip ensures several years of software support, and the 5.4-inch OLED screen, dual-camera system, MagSafe ecosystem, and Face ID make it a fully-featured iPhone in a smaller body.
If a pocket-sized premium smartphone is what you want, the iPhone 13 mini is the last of its kind from Apple.
