Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Verdict
iPhone 13 mini excels as a compact flagship with exceptional build quality, stellar performance from the A15 Bionic, and reliable 12MP cameras producing vibrant Cinematic mode footage. Its 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display delivers stunning colors despite 60Hz refresh rates, while iOS 15 ensures fluid operation. However, the modest 2406mAh battery struggles with daily longevity on moderate use. Galaxy S22+ dominates with a larger 6.6-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display offering superior brightness (1750 nits), substantially larger 4500mAh battery providing genuine all-day stamina, and a compelling 50MP telephoto-equipped camera system capturing 8K video. One UI 4.1 provides extensive customization Android enthusiasts appreciate. At $300 more, S22+ targets users prioritizing screen real estate, battery endurance, and computational photography. iPhone 13 mini remains ideal for those valuing premium compactness and ecosystem integration. Choose S22+ for overall capability; select iPhone 13 mini if portability trumps longevity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 mini if…
- →Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- →Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- →Cinematic mode video recording
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22+ if…
- →Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- →45W fast charging support
- →Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- Cinematic mode video recording
- Excellent build quality with Ceramic Shield
- Attractive $699 starting price
Cons
- Small 2406 mAh battery limits screen-on time
- No ProMotion 120Hz display
- No telephoto camera
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Last mini model Apple ever made
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Pros
- Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- 45W fast charging support
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Bright 1750 nits display
- Same triple camera as S22 Ultra minus periscope
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 throttling issues
- No S Pen support
- $999 places it in Ultra territory from competitors
- No microSD expansion
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS with sensor-shift | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2406 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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