iPhone SE 3 Vs. iPhone 13 mini: Should You Spend $429 Or $699?
The iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 13 mini are two of Apple's smallest and most affordable iPhones in 2022 — but with almost $300 separating the two, which one is the better overall purchase? While Apple is often mocked for selling expensive and overpriced smartphones, the company deserves credit for making strides to change this in recent years. The iPhone SE debuted in 2016 as a $399 entry point into the iPhone family. We've also seen handsets like the iPhone XR and iPhone 11, which have delivered a more advanced iPhone experience while still keeping costs relatively low.
That brings us to the iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 13 mini. The iPhone SE 3 is the latest entry in the SE family and is a pretty straightforward purchase. It looks like the iPhone 8, has the iconic home button, and is available for a wallet-friendly $429 starting price. It's a solid purchase in a bubble, but the iPhone 13 mini shakes things up a bit. It costs considerably more at $699, but with an equally compact body and better features across the board, is it worth splurging for? Here's a closer look to help you decide.
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The chip that powers a phone is one of the most crucial components. It determines how fast a phone is, the types of games it can play, etc. This is where the iPhone SE 3 impresses the most. Powering the SE 3 is Apple's A15 Bionic chip — the same one found in the iPhone 13 mini. The A15 Bionic is one of the fastest mobile processors in existence. It can handle any app with ease, play graphically intense games, and is one of Apple's most power-efficient chips to date. It also enables 5G connectivity on both phones, though there is a slight difference here. While both iPhones support sub-6 5G, only the iPhone 13
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