RIP iPhone Mini: Why Apple's Small Phone Won't Be Back Anytime Soon

Summary Apple has no plans to revive the iPhone mini lineup in the next few years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The last model, the iPhone 13 mini, was discontinued in September 2023. Since then, Apple has focused on larger devices, and the recently launched iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch display. With the discontinuation of the iPhone SE 3, there are currently no under-six-inch iPhone models available from Apple.

• iPhone Mini History:

  • Introduced in 2020 with the iPhone 12 mini
  • Lasted until the iPhone 13 mini in 2021
  • Discontinued after the iPhone 14 lineup

• Current Lineup:

  • iPhone 16e: 6.1-inch display, 5.78 inches tall, and 2.82 inches wide
  • No under-six-inch models available directly from Apple

Mark Gurman's statement during a live-streamed Q&A suggests that the iPhone mini will remain absent from Apple's lineup for the foreseeable future.