Apple’s iPhone 13 mini may be facing its ultimate demise after almost three years of availability. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the stock of iPhone 13 mini is running low, with longer shipping estimates for certain models on Apple’s online store in the U.S. This scarcity has led to speculation that the iPhone 13 mini might be discontinued after Apple’s upcoming “Wonderlust” event on Tuesday.
Last year, Apple did not release an iPhone 14 mini, but it kept the iPhone 13 mini in the market as a more affordable option, starting at $599 in the U.S. If you have been considering purchasing the iPhone 13 mini, this may be your last chance, as it is likely to be discontinued when Apple introduces the iPhone 15 series. The expected lineup includes the 6.1-inch iPhone 15, 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max, 4.7-inch iPhone SE, and the 6.1-inch iPhone 13.
Despite the initial enthusiasm for smaller iPhones, actual sales data suggests that the iPhone mini has not performed as well as other iPhone models. Research firm CIRP estimated that the iPhone 13 mini accounted for just 3% of overall iPhone 13 sales in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2022.
In the future, customers looking for a smaller iPhone from Apple will have to settle for the entry-level iPhone SE. However, there are rumors that even the iPhone SE will be updated with a larger 6.1-inch display in the coming years. It seems that Apple has realized the limited popularity of smaller phones, at least for now.
As fans of the iPhone 13 mini anxiously await Apple’s announcements at the “Wonderlust” event, it remains to be seen whether the end is truly near for this beloved 5.4-inch device.