iPhone 16/Plus iPhone 13 Mini User- Is now the time to upgrade?

[GusBougadis]

The new iPhone SE is expected in April. You may want to wait for that. A battery replacement is also a good option, if you don’t want to spend a lot of money.

 

[rwh63]

replace the battery. $89 is like 10 latte's. or upgrade to a 2016 SE!

 

[scrane]

I've had a few SE's, and they have been fine, but:
It has always annoyed me that even though it has a larger case, the screen size is reduced considerably due to the massive top and bottom bezels. I've been very happy with the 13 Mini, and the expected size of a new SE puts it out of the running for me, even if it has a full screen. The lower cost of an SE is a non issue for me. The battery on my mini is starting to go, and my only hope is Apple won't screw up my phone during the replacement.

 

[1rottenapple]

I currently have an iPhone 13 mini and love it dearly. Sad that Apple has chosen to discontinue it. With that said, the battery life on my mini is caput (80% battery health) and I am interested in the Apple Intelligence function in the new models, so am looking to upgrade. Factors going into selection:

- Apple Intelligence

- Size: the smaller the better

- Battery life: need something I can rely on without dying after a few hours without charging.

- Storage: 128GB to 256GB preferable. I have 2T storage via iCloud.

- Camera does not matter at all, I own a Fujifilm and take most all my photos on that.

With that said, I am thinking about paying $89 to replace the battery on my mini and get me through the next year before the iPhone 17 comes out. So I guess my question is, given the factors above, is:

Do I upgrade now from the 13 mini to the iPhone 16?

OR

Replace the battery on my 13 mini and wait for the iPhone 17?

Everyone alphas their own reasons for staying with the mini or upgrading. I see AI is important to you so there you go.

For me, I’m having some issues with staying not because of AI or battery (which isn’t good but it’s not a big deal) but the satellite feature. And I’m thinking about going to a google fold pixel 9, not an iPhone.

I off road and often are out of coverage and satellite might really save me. So yah… there I go right.

 

[TherealSCDC]

I currently have an iPhone 13 mini and love it dearly. Sad that Apple has chosen to discontinue it. With that said, the battery life on my mini is caput (80% battery health) and I am interested in the Apple Intelligence function in the new models, so am looking to upgrade. Factors going into selection:

- Apple Intelligence

- Size: the smaller the better

- Battery life: need something I can rely on without dying after a few hours without charging.

- Storage: 128GB to 256GB preferable. I have 2T storage via iCloud.

- Camera does not matter at all, I own a Fujifilm and take most all my photos on that.

With that said, I am thinking about paying $89 to replace the battery on my mini and get me through the next year before the iPhone 17 comes out. So I guess my question is, given the factors above, is:

Do I upgrade now from the 13 mini to the iPhone 16?

OR

Replace the battery on my 13 mini and wait for the iPhone 17?

Why would ANYONE want Apple Intelligence is beyond me. Talk about killing whatever privacy you had left on your Apple device.

The Mini is the PERFECT phone. i just had my battery replaced.

 

[GusBougadis]

Why would ANYONE want Apple Intelligence is beyond me. Talk about killing whatever privacy you had left on your Apple device.

The Mini is the PERFECT phone. i just had my battery replaced.

I agree, I am not interested in apple intelligence and would never pay a subscription to use it.

 

[rwh63]

Why would ANYONE want Apple Intelligence is beyond me. Talk about killing whatever privacy you had left on your Apple device.

The Mini is the PERFECT phone. i just had my battery replaced.

No, the 4s was the perfect phone. All down hill from there…