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
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Apple iPhone 13 mini
137
audio
139
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (158)
135
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (149)
146
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (162)
138
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (162)
87
Asus ROG Phone 5
Best: Asus ROG Phone 5 (157)
127
Honor Magic3 Pro+
Best: Honor Magic3 Pro+ (147)
121
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (146)
108
Vivo X Fold
Best: Vivo X Fold (159)
127
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (170)
139
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (145)
149
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (166)
Please be aware that beyond this point, we have not modified the initial test results. While data and products remain fully comparable, you might encounter mentions and references to the previous scores.
Position in Global Ranking

25
th
4. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
149
11. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
142
15. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
140
18. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
139
18. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
139
25. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
137
32. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
134
34. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
133
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
133
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
133
34. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
133
46. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
130
47. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
129
50. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
128
55. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
127
55. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
127
58. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
126
63. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
125
63. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
125
63. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
125
66. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
124
69. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
69. Apple iPhone SE (2020)
122
72. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
121
76. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
76. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
120
76. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
120
79. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
119
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
118
96. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
116
96. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
116
96. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+
116
102. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
115
102. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
115
106. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
114
108. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos)
113
108. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Exynos)
113
116. Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
112
122. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
109
129. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
108
136. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
105
136. Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
105
136. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
105
145. Motorola Edge 20 Pro
102
149. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
97
157. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
93
162. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
86
Position in Premium Ranking

9
th
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
133
18. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
124
21. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
120
21. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
120
25. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
118
25. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
118
25. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
118
40. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
108
46. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
97
48. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
93
49. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
86
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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