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

[MattSee]

Those who got their battery replaced from Apple, did they do a battery health test to see if it’s is qualified for in store repair?

They did a check, i knew it was at 82%, so i asked them to replaced it for €99,-.

 

[rwh63]

They did a check, i knew it was at 82%, so i asked them to replaced it for €99,-.

Yeah, 82% is pretty low. My SE with original battery is at 92%.

 

[sers]

Replace the battery and keep using the mini. I just replaced the battery on my 2016 SE and am still using it today. It runs really smooth and quick with a fresh battery. Believe me, you won't be missing much by keeping the mini.

 

[zachdog]

The 13 mini is one-of-a-kind. Replace the battery if you like the size. It's still quick enough on the current iOS and Apple Intelligence isn't that big of a deal anyway. On a day-to-day basis, it basically summarizes your emails and texts – whoopee.

 

[ubinko]

I swapped out my 12 mini for a 16 (bad battery forced my move) and honestly, I still kinda prefer the mini.

I think the perfect time to upgrade from a mini will be when the standard iPhone get's ProMotion, which sounds like it might happen this year.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Reading all of this just infuriates me again

God I wish they'd just pump out some kind of iPhone Mini every 3-4 years so those of us who basically only care about the size being manageable would have "something"

I don't care about AI - I don't need multiple lenses - I'm not playing games on my phone ...
I just want a simple & small iPhone that can keep running the latest iOS versions as we go along

 

[yukari]

Apple Intelligence is a joke.

Sadly, most people use iPhone primarily as a camera, game console, and/or video player. People who actually use iPhone for calling or messaging are pushed aside by the market.

I don't like it, but can't blame a company for wanting more profit.

If you are set on a smaller size, replace the battery now before Apple puts 13 mini in its vintage category.

 

[Pdxray77]

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?

13 mini user, I bought the 15 pro when it came out and returned it a day later. Just way too big. I will replace my battery when I have to and ride this phone out as long as I can. I bet it updates 3 more times. I will decide what to do then.