The Apple iPhone 13 mini was released in September 2021 along with the rest of the iPhone 13 line. Except for its size, it shares all the same features as the other iPhone 13 models when it comes to audio, and it is all powered by the same A15 Bionic chipset.
With the device sharing the same audio specs as the other iPhone 13-series phones, one would expect the iPhone 13 mini’s test results and scores to be identical to the others. We have confirmed this by putting the iPhone 13 mini through the DXOMARK Audio test protocol.
Key Audio specifications include:
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- Two speakers (up front-firing, and bottom side-firing)
- Audio zoom
- Dolby Atmos
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes (for calls)
- User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Test summary
Apple iPhone 13 mini

75
audio
74
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (89)
74
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (81)
74
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (88)
73
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (85)
84
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Best: Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (96)
79
Honor Magic3 Pro+
Best: Honor Magic3 Pro+ (91)
64
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (81)
56
Black Shark 4S Pro
Best: Black Shark 4S Pro (78)
75
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (99)
79
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (97)
51
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (60)
Position in Global Ranking

9
th
7. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
77
9. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
75
15. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
74
18. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
73
18. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
73
22. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
72
22. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
72
24. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
71
24. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
71
35. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
70
44. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
69
44. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
69
44. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
69
50. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
68
50. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
68
50. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
68
59. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
66
59. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
66
59. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
66
59. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+
66
82. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
62
84. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
61
89. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
59
101. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
54
107. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
51
111. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
47
Position in Premium Ranking

5
th
9. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
71
9. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
71
9. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
71
14. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
70
14. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
70
14. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
70
31. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
62
37. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
54
39. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
51
40. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
47
Playback
Pros
- Very consistent performances among all attributes
- Pleasant tonal balance, with added low mid warmth compared to previous iPhone generations
- Precise localizability and very good wideness despite stereo being inverted
Recording
Cons
- Dark Timbre, lacking brightness and clarity
- Below average SNR and intelligibility
- Impaired distance rendition
Given the identical results, we are posting only this short article on the iPhone 13 mini. For the full set of measurements and the complete analysis, please click on the link below and read the audio review of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Go to the audio review of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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