Agree. In reality, people actually didn't want a smaller iPhone, they just wanted a cheap iPhone. The mini didn't meet those actual demand.They’re canceling it because people who screamed and shouted for a small phone in the end didn’t buy one.
Agree. In reality, people actually didn't want a smaller iPhone, they just wanted a cheap iPhone. The mini didn't meet those actual demand.They’re canceling it because people who screamed and shouted for a small phone in the end didn’t buy one.
Or just stop keeping loose gum in your pocket?It’s indignified to carry something as nice as an iPhone in a pocket where keys can scratch the screen and candy or gum can get stuck in the charging port. An iPhone really deserves a bag or holster.
AhahahAgree. In reality, people actually didn't want a smaller iPhone, they just wanted a cheap iPhone. The mini didn't meet those actual demand.
The consenus seems to be that it sells below Apple‘s expectations.
As to why that is, we can obviously only speculate.
The same is also true of the 'Pro' line which aside from a few 'nice-to-haves' and a zoom lens easily replictated by walking forward 8 feet doesn't offer anything over the regular iPhone yet exists to make the regular model look inferior and get people to spend more.
Bargain phones exist in the Apple ecosystem as price-down iPhone 12. Which means the 13 Mini ends up being the odd one out.Some purchase the mini because of the cost savings but I have a hot take maybe?
I would pay more for the mini than the pro if they could get the cameras and battery to match the pro.
Maybe it didn’t sell because its not cheap enough for the “bargain phone” and not good enough for the form factor to beat out the pro’s features
That’s simply not possible yet. The Mini - as it is, is already pushing limits. It is very impressive how much tech they actually managed to fit into the Mini’s body. For what you’re asking for it would have to be twice as thick and about twice as heavy as well. So, not that ‘mini’ anymore…I would pay more for the mini than the pro if they could get the cameras and battery to match the pro.
Disagree. The only reason I don't have a mini is that there's no Mini Pro. I truly believe that the lack of a Pro option is destroying mini sales. I know a ton of broke-ass people who can't afford basic expenses but have 12 or 13 Pro models. When you wrap it up into a monthly bill, the price difference seems inconsequential and the "Pro" branding/extra camera/promotion/etc really does seem to grab people's attention. When it's only an extra $12/month, how can you justify a smaller device with less features?They priced the iPhone Mini out of the market and they do the same with the iPad Mini. Apple assumes people want their Mini models with the latest tech AND in a small form factor when in reality the form factor is the selling point and Apple hardware is so good now I would gladly trade the latest gen hardware for portability assuming the price is cheaper. The iPhone Mini should be have the iPhone SE internals and the iPad Mini should have the iPad internals while maintaining the smaller form factor.
Additionally, the UI is never really geared towards the Mini models so not only does Apple price them higher but then makes the UI extremely frustrating to deal with. It's almost as if Apple want's to kill the Mini models and postures them where only true die hards buy them regardless of issues (iPad Mini has lots) then cancels them due to low sales.
Seriously? I don’t put keys in the same pocket… or gum. So I should carry a bag with me all the time!!? I assume you’re kidding.It’s indignified to carry something as nice as an iPhone in a pocket where keys can scratch the screen and candy or gum can get stuck in the charging port. An iPhone really deserves a bag or holster.
Lol, neither do I. I never use a case so I’m always aware of which pocket I put my keys and coins etc. in and which pocket I put my phone in (and I think the last time I used to chew gum was like 20 years ago lol).Seriously? I don’t put keys in the same pocket… or gum.
Oh… I can see that I’m so last decadeSeriously? I don’t put keys in the same pocket… or gum. So I should carry a bag with me all the time!!? I assume you’re kidding.
That’s one step towards 1985 and the Vodafone VT1 https://mybroadband.co.za/news/smartphones/116476-mobile-phones-1985-to-2015.html
ProMotion is a 'nice to have' though and the fact the Pro line sells really well proves Apple's business model of upselling people to a more expensive phone works!I disagree, the pro line sells pretty well for starters (Pro Max is the second most popular iPhone followed by the Pro then the mini). There are times you can’t walk forward 8 feet, earlier today I went for a walk and was taking a picture of a cool in grass design on the other side of a small lake. I have not yet learned the ability to walk on water. I recognize that‘s a specific use case but it’s happened other times as well.
The biggest thing on the Pro for me this years was ProMotion which I notice since I also have an iPad Pro.
I've heard that Apple is going to cancel the iPhone miniseries this year. But why? That was a great phone.
This was my plan… until I realized that the screen on the 13 mini I bought damages my eyes. I really wanted to stick with the 13 mini, but I just couldn’t stand the screen. The last days I ended up with headaches and my eyes were red like Terminator’s.All I know is, I will never buy another iPhone with a larger form factor than the mini’s. End of story. I will survive on a 13 mini until it’s literally impossible. I hate big phones with a passion. Shouldn’t have exceeded iPhone X size and even that is too much.
Because most people who wanted them realize they are just to small. They are getting older and can’t see the screen and the links on sites get smaller and smaller as the average size of the devices they develop for get bigger.If they priced it correctly then why are the sales so bad? I'm a Mini lover but it was too expensive because for the extra $100 you could get the 13 with a bigger screen and better battery life which the majority of folks want.
Now if you dropped the Mini storage from 128gb to 64gb, kept the rest of specs, and priced it at $599 then it could have taken more market share and maybe convinced SE buyers to step up so we can finally get rid of that ancient design. The SE currently costs $429 so IF the 13 Mini costs $599 its just enough for both devices to be relevant yet when the regular 13 only costs $100 more than the Mini it, in turn, made the Mini a harder sale thus more irrelevant.
I understand this. Yet it is still the reason I did not buy it.That’s simply not possible yet. The Mini - as it is, is already pushing limits. It is very impressive how much tech they actually managed to fit into the Mini’s body. For what you’re asking for it would have to be twice as thick and about twice as heavy as well. So, not that ‘mini’ anymore…