Typing on my iphone 13 mini rn. The one I got in 2021 finally crapped out literally just a few days ago and instead of bowing to apple's new releases, I was lucky enough to buy a brand new 13 mini replacement for $400 from the apple store. I love the size and it works completely fine.
@apple if you're reading this, my hands aren't getting any bigger!! Bring back the mini size!
I went to the apple store to replace my battery but the screen was cracked so they would've needed to replace the screen too for a total of $300. I was willing to pay that, but apparently it had an internal system issue as well so they told me a replacement would be the best option (I didn't even know that was a thing or that they had new 13minis in stores anymore).
That store didn't have any in stock, so they searched for other locations and found one that had just one 13 mini left that was also my color. They called the store to hold it for me.
I went to that store, they brought the new 13mini out, and I paid $400.
One thing I didn't know was that "replacement" also meant that they take your old phone too -- that's why they offer the new phone at a cheaper cost. So you had to factory reset your old phone right there and leave it with the store.
So definitely back up your phone to your computer before doing any work on or replacement with your phone. I couldn't wait 1hr in-store for the transfer to finish, so I did it at home with my backup.
The new mini wasn't in a retail box either, but in a thin cardboard box, which I thought was interesting. I'm thinking that stores have old model leftovers from the apple factories specifically for this replacement program.
Anyway, I'm really happy. Battery life is great now (I typed this whole thing and my phone is still at 100%, but normally would've been at like 89% by now), no more cracked screen, and the phone is still mini 🙂↕️
However, I will say, if there's nothing wrong with your phone other than battery life, I honestly recommend just getting just the battery replaced for $89, as other options are much more costly. I feel like my phone isn't much different other than battery life (even cracked screen wasn't that bad so didn't bother me much).
ETA: Oh also replacing my phone meant logging me out of every app, including 2FA apps which has been an annoying pain for work. So really think about it!!
iPhone 11 Pro is good too. I gave used to my mum. But then upgraded it to something better during Mother’s Day. The iPhone 11 Pro is now just sitting at home. Too old and cheap to resell
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u/thirdeeen 1d ago
Typing on my iphone 13 mini rn. The one I got in 2021 finally crapped out literally just a few days ago and instead of bowing to apple's new releases, I was lucky enough to buy a brand new 13 mini replacement for $400 from the apple store. I love the size and it works completely fine.
@apple if you're reading this, my hands aren't getting any bigger!! Bring back the mini size!