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Updated January 10, 2024·
The iPhone 13 mini and Google Pixel 7 both have great camera systems, with the Pixel 7 slightly ahead in photo and video quality. If battery life is important, the Pixel 7 offers a longer battery life than the iPhone 13 mini. The Pixel 7 also has a larger screen, which may be better for media consumption and gaming, but it will mean the phone is overall larger and heavier. If a smaller, more compact device is preferred, the iPhone 13 mini is the smaller of the two. The iPhone 13 mini uses Apple's iOS, while the Pixel 7 uses Android, which could affect your choice based on the ecosystem you're already invested in or prefer. Both phones do not support expandable storage, so the available internal storage will be a limit to consider. If wireless charging is a feature you're looking for, both phones support it, but the Pixel 7 offers faster wireless charging speeds. Additionally, the iPhone has a physical mute switch, which the Pixel lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13 mini
- Very good display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Good battery life
Key differences
Video Quality
8.0
7.4
The Apple iPhone 13 mini takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 7 takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 13 mini has top-notch video stabilization and dynamic range which make it excellent for recording videos in various conditions, while still maintaining high resolution and framerate capabilities. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 7 offers an excellent video software experience complemented by very good low light performance and microphone quality, which are enhanced by Pixel-exclusive camera features, adding to the overall video capturing experience.
Battery
5.6 Hours
7.6 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 mini has 5.6 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7 has 7.6 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 13 mini has a screen size of 5.4 inches and the Google Pixel 7 is 6.3 inches.
Cost
$600
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Apple iPhone 13 mini has a price of $600 and the Google Pixel 7 costs $700.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Google Pixel 7 to have very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 13 mini has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 13 mini has very good cameras with strong selfie capabilities, excellent video features, and performs well across various photo aspects although versatility could be improved. The Google Pixel 7, on the other hand, offers best-in-class photos software experience and selfies, with good overall photo and video quality, showing an edge in camera versatility.
Photo Quality
7.5
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Google Pixel 7 to have very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 13 mini takes good photos.
The Google Pixel 7 takes better selfies than the Apple iPhone 13 mini, reflecting its "excellent" selfie quality compared to the "very good" rating of the mini. This distinction is due to the combination of camera hardware, software processing, and features that contribute to the overall selfie photo quality.
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How the Apple iPhone 13 mini and the Google Pixel 7 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Google Pixel 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 24, 2021 | October 13, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 5.4" | 6.3" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 476 | 416 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.6 Hours | 7.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 2438 mAh | 4355 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 12 W | 20 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.18" x 2.53" | 6.13" x 2.88" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.97 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Green, Red | Lemongrass, Snow, Obsidian | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Tom's Guide
Jordan Palmer | May 2022
"It’s the best small phone you can possibly buy, outpacing anything Android can offer. With the A15 Bionic system-on-chip, which includes a quad-core GPU, the iPhone 13 mini is a very powerful little phone. Fans of smaller handsets will love this phone, as it fits in many a pocket."
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | October 2022
"I have no problem recommending the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to those brave enough to look outside of the Apple / Samsung duopoly. They’re slightly better versions of the very good phones Google released last year. The Pixel 7 is a heck of a deal for someone who wants a flagship Android phone without paying flagship prices."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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