It’s time to let my iPhone Mini go

A Verge columnist revisits the iPhone 13 Mini and says it remains an excellent compact phone with strong ergonomics and features.

But after months away, the writer concludes its battery no longer lasts long enough for daily use.

The piece argues that modern apps and media habits have made tiny phones harder to justify, even for fans.

It also underscores the broader retreat from small smartphones in Apple’s lineup and the market overall.