You were so correct with this info. All of it actually. I looked at all the models 14 down to 12, and the mini 13 was the best fit. Size, camera, and screen all great, thanks again!
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iPhone SE (2016) iPhone battery life and colder weather
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The 13 Mini is a great device! Battery life will definitely be significantly better than an updated 1st-gen SE.Hey all, bit of an update.
I decided to treat myself to a new iphone instead of trying to replace the battery.
I may replace the batter in the SE anyway and keep as a second phone.
At first I wanted the iPhone 13 - 256, it seemed the sweet spot for me in terms price and features. But I soon realized that size phone wouldn't work with my motorcycle and where I would store it. Took at second look at the 13 mini and it was the perfect size, and the price was better.
It's a nice update, the screen is great, it's quick, and finally a battery which lasts almost the entire day and doesn't die when using certain apps.
Though I do miss having a actual button. I think the UI experience was better with the button, it was faster and there is none of this weirdness with the UI doing something different then you intended. I've had the home screen customize interface appear so many times when I just wanted to open the phone to look at something.
We'll have to see how this phone holds up in the colder weather those, for now it's good.
Regarding the interface, I think it’s just a matter of you getting used to it. You’ll have those little issues at first but then you’ll get used to it.
About battery life, I’d recommend keeping it on iOS 16 forever, you’ll never have any issues even years down the line.
iOS updates decrease battery life, and if you stay on an early enough iOS version, battery health is irrelevant. My iPhone Xʀ runs iOS 12 and battery life is like-new.