Good things really do come in small packages. After two months with the iPhone 13 mini, going back to a larger iPhone is hard to imagine. The improved battery life over the 12 mini was the tipping point, and the tradeoffs — smaller screen, no telephoto lens — turned out to be non-issues. The compact form factor actually improved daily life in unexpected ways: easier one-handed use, more photos taken, and less mindless scrolling. Same great phone, smaller package.