[Comparison of actual machines]iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (2nd generation) -Main unit specifications –iPhone Mania

Even in the trend of iPhone becoming larger, “I like the compact iPhoneThe voice is deep-rooted. Apple also has a lineup of iPhone SE and iPhone 12/13 mini in response to this voice.So the latest compact modeliPhone 13 miniAnd standard compact modeliPhone SE (2nd generation)Will be thoroughly compared in this article (main unit specifications) and the next article (camera function).

Size and weight

iPhone SE (2nd generation)Is the same housing size as the iPhone 8 (Height 138.4mm, width 67.3mm) Is adopted, and it is proud of its deep-rooted popularity as a small-sized iPhone. on the other hand,iPhone13 miniIs even smaller in sizeHeight is 131.5 mm, width is 64.2 mmAnd each is a few millimeters down in size.Also the weight isSE（148g）Compared to13 mini（140g）Is 8g lighter and will be 13 mini than the SE if you are looking for smallerness and lightness.

However13 mini thickness increased by 0.35mm compared to SEdoing. The thickness of the lens part of the camera has a great influence, but the thickness you feel when you actually hold it does not change.

The difference you feel when you have both models is the difference in shape. The 13 mini has a straight side design, so when you hold itFeeling firmly held in the handis. On the other hand, the SE has a rounded design,Feeling that fits in your handis. There seems to be no noticeable difference between which one is easier to hold and which one is harder to drop, so this is where the tastes differ.

display

One of the biggest differences between the 13 mini and SE is the display. The body size of the 13 mini is smaller than the SE, but the display size is larger (on the contrary).13 mini: 5.4 inches, SE: 4.7 inches). This is because the home button was abolished and a full-screen display was adopted, but the difference makes a big difference in the display area.

The above picture shows the top page of Yahoo! JAPAN on both models, but you can see that there is a big difference in the amount of information that can be displayed at one time. The 13 mini can also display the photo below the headline, but the SE can only display the headline. At first glance, it is a small difference, but since it is a display that you use all the time, even a small difference can greatly change the usability.

Also 13 miniOrganic EL displayOn the other hand, SELiquid crystal displayHas been adopted. Therefore, the 13 mini achieves the high contrast ratio that is characteristic of organic EL displays, and can clearly express black. This ease of viewing is such a difference that once you start using an organic EL display, you cannot return to a liquid crystal display.Also the pixel density of the display476ppi for 13 miniOn the other handSE is 326ppiIt is, and when you compare it, you will be fascinated by the detailed depiction of the 13 mini.

Internal performance

Despite being a compact model, the 13 mini is the latest iPhone, and its internal performance has reached a remarkable level. If you measure the performance with the application (Geekbench5) that scores the high internal performance,13 mini is 1737 with single core, 4536 with multi-coreIt has become. This score is comparable to the iPhone 13 Pro with the same chip.

on the other handSE is 1328 for single core and 2957 for multi-coreAs a matter of course, the performance is inferior to the latest chips. It is subtle whether this difference in score can be felt in everyday use, but it will be noticeable when doing heavy work. In terms of internal performance, the 13 mini is a high-spec model and the SE is a standard model.

Battery performance

The most important thing to pay attention to in a compact iPhoneBattery performanceis. Due to the small size of the main unit, the battery capacity is inevitably small, and the battery performance is a part that users who use hard can easily feel dissatisfied. In fact, if you use SE with videos, music, web browsing, and SNS from the morning, the battery will be considerably reduced in the evening. The 13 mini responds to this complaint by increasing battery capacity.

Battery capacity of 13 mini is 2,406mAhAlthough it is inferior to the same 13 series model, it is increased by about 179 mAh compared to the 12 mini.AlsoSE battery capacity is 1,821mAhAnd, compared to this, the capacity has been greatly increased. As a result, the video playback (streaming) is 8 hours for SE, while the 13 mini is 13 hours, the audio playback is 40 hours for SE, and 55 hours for 13 mini, which makes a big difference. With this difference, the 13 mini will have a battery for a day, even if you use it hard.

Biometrics

One of the differences between the 13 mini and SE is the biometric authentication method.Face IDHas greatly evolved the iPhone due to its quick release and high security performance, but recently it has been pointed out that it is inconvenient to wear a mask. If you use Apple Watch, you can avoid unlocking with Face ID even when you are wearing a mask, but you still need to shift the mask when you use Apple Pay or automatically enter a password.

On the other hand, SE is oldTouch IDThere is no inconvenience when wearing a mask because it uses. Whether Face ID is good or Touch ID is good, this seems to depend on how the user uses it.

Difference in communication function

The supported communication methods differ between the 13 mini and SE.13 mini supports up to 5G communicationdeath,SE supports up to 4G communicationTo do. However, at the moment, the area where 5G communication can be used is not so large, so it is not necessary to select a model with this in mind. As the area of ​​5G communication expands and low-latency, ultra-high-speed communication becomes available on a daily basis, compatible communication methods will become an important option.

What makes a big difference in terms of functionalitySupport for UWB (Ultra Wideband Communication)is. The 13 mini supports this communication method, and the search app can use the function to display the distance and direction to the nearby AirTag. UWB is also used to make home and car keys, which can be added to the Home app from iOS 15, more convenient (although the features themselves will not be widespread anymore).

Camera and lens performance

The most important difference between the 13 mini and SE is the performance of the camera and lensProbably. There is a strong demand from users who want to take beautiful pictures and leave impressive videos even with a compact iPhone, and the 13 mini is also made with this in mind.However, the comparison of camera performance, image processing, etc. will be long with this alone. [Comparison of actual machines]iPhone 13 mini and iPhone SE (2nd generation) -Camera function Compare in detail with.

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