iPhone 13 Mini Price Drop after New September Release?

Mark1159 on 03/08/2022 - 15:08

Currently using a Coles refurbished iPhone 8 which is perfectly adequate for my needs - except for the camera.
Previously had iPhone 11. Great camera but was size and weight of brick.
I loved my iPhone 5 and trialled the iPhone 8 to see if small size was ok again.

Currently OS and prefer to buy from Apple store in Oz. Fancy an iPhone 13 mini 256 gb to keep 5 years.

What is likely to happen to stock, availability and prices in September with release of new 14 but no mini replacement?

Not keen on SE cos of single camera.
Thankyou

Mobile Apple Mobile Phone

Comments

  • CyberMurning on 03/08/2022 - 15:18
    +1

    What is likely to happen to stock, availability and prices in September with release of new 14 but no mini replacement?

    We need to wait for discounted crystal ball on ozb

  • AFOS on 03/08/2022 - 15:22

    ASUS Zen 9?

    • ThithLord on 03/08/2022 - 15:46
      +2

      OP said keen to keep for 5yrs, so Android is out

  • MS Paint on 03/08/2022 - 15:22

    50% discount at least*

    *Probably not

  • Postal Dude on 03/08/2022 - 15:32
    +1

    13 mini has been excluded from all the sales so far, likely because there's no 14 replacement, I wouldn't expect much.

  • SF3 on 03/08/2022 - 15:41
    +2

    Magic 8 ball time.

  • solidussnake on 03/08/2022 - 16:00

    Come on how many posts do we need asking this question no one can actually answer…..

  • PiperDan on 03/08/2022 - 16:21
    +1

    I went from an iPhone 6 to a 13 mini and paid full price. No regrets. I mainly upgraded for the bump in camera quality. I figure why hold out hoping to receive a small discount on something that is easily going to last several years. If the model you want is available now and you can afford one go for it. It's a great phone. I love the form factor. Best of all their "Product Red" is finally a proper red https://i.ytimg.com/vi/drSM2xAM8eQ/maxresdefault.jpg

  • harshbdmmaster718 on 03/08/2022 - 17:09

    12 Mini was $749 (64GB) on Amazon AU 3 months ago in May if that helps. So maybe 13 Mini will get a price drop May next year 2023? You have to be quick though 3x camels shows it only lasted a few days.
    https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B08MWQVBV5
    128GB was $879 for awhile it seems.
    https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B08MWRCBWP

    "Not keen on SE cos of single camera."

    The image of the 2nd ultra wide lens on the dual camera models is distorted and looks terrible. You will probably always end up using the normal tele lens keep that it mind.

    "and weight of brick."

    12 Mini and 13 Mini weight slightly less than iPhone 8 which you will probably be happy about.

  • Drakesy on 03/08/2022 - 18:02

    First World problems

    If 50g more weight for an Iphone 11 is what you'd consider a brick then i'd be hitting the gym.

    Also they're discontinuing the mini for a reason due to its lack of popularity, not to mention its tiny battery which doesn't keep up with the more demanding processors.

    • Mark1159 on 03/08/2022 - 19:05

      Haha yeah, iPhone is my pedometer for daily run. 11 flops around in pocket like a brick.
      Maybe I need a cool armband - or an 11 in both pockets!

  • Mark1159 on 03/08/2022 - 19:06
    +2

    Reports seem to indicate 13 mini has superior battery to 12 mini

  • SnakeGrape on 04/08/2022 - 20:28
    -1

    Vodafone is currently offering $350 off on iPhones. I think it come down to $1500.

    • bobbified on 05/08/2022 - 11:12

      The discount doesn't seem to apply to the ip13 mini.

  • monopoly on 08/09/2022 - 13:26

    No iphone 14 mini, as expected. Any good deals on the 13 mini 256GB or 512GB?

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