Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 3:44 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:11 AM

Compare Apple iPhone X X Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPhone X (256GB) Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)

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16 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+477 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	463 PPI
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP74% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+iOS 18Advantage iOS 18 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 16
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels8% Higher resolution screen
5.4"	vs	+5.8"7% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
2438 mAh	vs	+2716 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

35 Common items in both devices

256GB (238GB available) / 256GB (245GB available)

NVMe (SSD)

Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10

60Hz

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.4" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	477 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
System version	iOS 15	iOS 11
Firmware update	iOS 18	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-core)	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) NVMe (SSD)	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.7µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2438 mAh	2716 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • 5W charger is included
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 13 mini (256GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate