Apple discontinues the iPhone 13 mini, its final small cellphone value proudly owning

The writing was on the wall for the iPhone mini collection final yr, when Apple went to an even bigger Plus dimension of the iPhone 14 as a substitute of the mini mannequin it provided for the iPhone 12 and 13. However now, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 13 mini solely, a tricky blow for these of us who like smaller telephones.

First launched within the fall of 2020, the iPhone 12 mini had the identical specs as the larger iPhone 12 however with a smaller battery and smaller 5.4-inch display. Individuals who love small telephones rejoiced, as it has been more and more tough to purchase a cellphone with a display lower than 6 inches — however analysts have been rapidly stating that iPhone 12 mini gross sales have been less than par. Apple nonetheless launched an iPhone 13 mini in 2021, however final yr determined {that a} larger cellphone made extra sense.

The iPhone 13 mini caught round for one more yr, however now has been stricken from the portfolio. The iPhone SE stays as a comparatively compact system, however with a a lot smaller and lower-quality show than the mini provided. Perhaps tastes will shift and we’ll come again round to a time when a smaller cellphone is in demand, however my guess is it will not occur any time quickly.

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