Every iPhone lover looking for a budget device is curious about the announcement of the new iPhone SE 3. Comparison of this device with the iPhone 13 and 13 mini is already a hot topic on the internet. Although their price difference is huge, many want to know what features they will miss if they choose iPhone SE 3 (iPhone SE 2022) instead of iPhone 13 or 13 mini.
So, here is a detailed comparison between these smartphones that will help you understand how much they differ from each other.
iPhone 13 vs iPhone SE3 vs iPhone 13 mini: Body and display
Let’s find the differences in the body and display of these mobile phones.
| Specifications | iPhone SE 3 | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 144 g | 174 g | 141 g |
| Safety | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Black, White, Red | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green (new) | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red |
| Display Size | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches | 5.4 inches |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 (~326 ppi density) | 1170 x 2532 (~460 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (~476 ppi density) |
| Display type | Retina IPS LCD 625 nits (typ) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1200 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coatingGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coatingGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass) |
There is a clear difference in the screen and body sizes of these phones. Moreover, iPhone 13 and 13 mini also have better protection as compared to the SE 3. iPhone 13 mini and SE are light weight which might make them the preferred choice of many people. The iPhone 13 mini has a larger screen, but its body size is smaller than SE 3. iPhone SE 3 is the thinnest among the three.
iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone SE vs iPhone 13: Camera comparison
Camera is among the most important elements in smartphones these days. Here is a detailed comparison of camera specs of these devices.
| Specifications | iPhone SE 3 | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini |
| Rear cameras | 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide) |
| 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | ||
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fpsHDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Rear camera features | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Selfie / front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2, HDR | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) 1/3.6″ SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) 1/3.6″ SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR |
| Selfie / front camera video | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
iPhone 13 and 13 mini are the clear winners in the camera comparison as they have two cameras, better photo and video features. Moreover, they also have a better selfie camera which is a critical element for many people.
iPhone 13 vs iPhone SE 3 vs iPhone 13 mini: Performance
Performance comparison is an important aspect to understand. It will show how much you should expect from each device in terms of gaming and day to day performance. Here are iPhone SE 3 specs as compared to the iPhone 13 and 13 mini specs.
| Specifications | iPhone SE 3 | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini |
| OS | iOS 15.3 | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 15.3 | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 15.3 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (Avalanche + Blizzard) | Hexa-core (Avalanche + Blizzard) | Hexa-core (Avalanche + Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| MEMORY | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
| Memory type | NVMe | NVMe | NVMe |
| AnTuTu Score | Not yet available | 775519 (v9) | 772512 (v9) |
Looking at this table, no one is a clear winner here. All devices have the same chipset, GPU, and memory type. The only difference is RAM that might affect the performance a little bit in demanding situations. It means, you are going to get almost identical performance in these devices under normal circumstances.
iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone SE 3 vs iPhone 13: Features
Here is the list of some features in these phones you might be interested in.
| Name | iPhone SE 3 | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini |
| Sound | Loudspeaker with stereo speakersNo 3.5mm jack | Loudspeaker with stereo speakersNo 3.5mm jack | Loudspeaker with stereo speakersNo 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB 2.0 | WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB 2.0 | WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometerSiri natural language commands and dictation | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerSiri natural language commands and dictationUltra Wideband (UWB) support | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerSiri natural language commands and dictationUltra Wideband (UWB) support |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
There isn’t a big difference in the features of these devices. However the only major difference in their features is face ID in iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13. It is missing in iPhone SE 3. You get a fingerprint sensor in SE 3 though.
iPhone SE 3 vs iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 mini: Battery
| Name | iPhone SE3 | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini |
| Battery | Li-Ion mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable (12.41 Wh) | Li-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable (9.34 Wh) |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | Fast charging (23W, unofficial rating), 50% in 30 min (advertised)USB Power Delivery 2.0MagSafe wireless charging 15WQi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W | Fast charging (18W, unofficial rating), 50% in 30 min (advertised)USB Power Delivery 2.0MagSafe wireless charging 15WQi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W |
With the information available, we can easily see that the charging of iPhone 13 is faster than SE 3 and iPhone 13 mini. iPhone 13 and 13 mini also come with wireless charging that is apparently not available in the iPhone SE 3. Battery capacity of SE 3 will be updated after it is disclosed.
iPhone 13 vs iPhone SE 3 vs iPhone 13 mini: What is the price difference?
Here is the price comparison of these mobile phones.
| iPhone SE 3 price in Pakistan | iPhone 13 price in Pakistan | iPhone 13 mini price in Pakistan |
| 64GB: $429 | 64GB: NA | 64GB: NA |
| 128GB: $479 | 128GB: $799 | 128GB: $699 |
| 256GB: $579 | 256GB: $899 | 256GB: $799 |
| 512GB: NA | 512GB: $1099 | 512GB: $999 |
This table shows that the price difference is huge when we compare these smartphones. Comparing the prices of these phones, 128 GB variants of 13 and 13 mini are $320 and $220 pricier than the SE 2020 (128GB).
Prices may vary in Pakistan depending upon the duties and taxes. Here is the table that will help you understand the PTA taxes on mobile phones in Pakistan.
RATE OF DUTY AND TAXES ON MOBILE PHONES (2021-22)
(APPLIED WITH CNIC)
| Mobile Phones having C&Fvalue (US Dollars) | Fixed Rate(Amount in Pak Rupees.) |
| Upto 30 | PKR 550 |
| Above 30 and up to 100 (USD) | PKR 4,323 |
| Above 100 and upto 200 (USD) | PKR 11,561 |
| Above 200 and up to 350 (USD) | PKR 14,661 + 17% SalesTax Ad Valorem |
| Above 350 and up to 500 (USD) | PKR 23,420 + 17% SalesTax Ad Valorem |
| Above 500 (USD) | PKR 37,007 + 17% SalesTax Ad Valorem |
iPhone SE 3, iPhone 13 mini, or iPhone 13: Which one to choose?
When we look at the features, specs, and camera, iPhone 13 and 13 mini are the clear winners. Price is the deciding factor here. If you want an Apple phone under a tight budget, SE 3 can be a good choice. If budget is not a problem, you can go with the iPhone 13 or 13 mini. There is one more thing, if you love a smaller and lighter device which is easy to carry, SE 3and iPhone 13 mini are the best choices.
If you don’t want the iPhone SE 3, get a used iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 mini from OLX.
Would you buy an iPhone SE 3 or pay extra for an iPhone 13 or 13 mini? Tell us in the comment section.
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I will go with iPhone 13 cause I like the design of iPhone 13 and camera quality and everything