Polls prove Apple right. The company, which was bitten at the apple in 2021, turned to smaller and more affordable models with the launch of the iPhone mini 12.buyers did not respond as expected, leading to an outright rejection of this model. It has survived another generation with the release of the iPhone 13 mini.

According to a post by Mark Gurman in “X” magazine, Apple will discontinue the device this week after the launch of the iPhone 15. Gurman said Apple made the decision easier by guaranteeing that iPhone 13 mini restocks could last 2 to 3 weeks on its online store in the United States.

Latest information from retail:
– Low/no stock of Watch Ultras, watch bands, leather cases, MagSafe wallets, iPhone 12, 13 minis, Pro phones
– The goods were reset on the evening of September 1. Administrator call set for after event 12. Uncharacteristic for event days
– Plan to push USB-C bricks

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 10, 2023

Apple will discontinue iPhone 13

With the launch of the iPhone 12 series in 2021, Market analysis showed that iPhone 12 mini accounts for only 6% of iPhone sales. Other models, such as the iPhone 12, reached 27% in iPhone product sales, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max reached 20%.

In April 2022, research firm CIRP estimated that the “iPhone 13” mini accounted for only 3% of total “iPhone 13” sales in the United States in the first quarter of that year. Thus, it managed to reach only three out of every 100 iPhone buyers in the market.

The numbers made it clear to Apple that small screens do not generate revenue. That’s why they gave up on a mini version like the iPhone 14 launch. 4th generation iPhone SE will be updated with a larger 6.1-inch screen in the next year or two.

During the iPhone 15 launch tomorrow, Apple is expected to introduce a new series consisting of 6.1-inch iPhone 15, 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 6.7-inch Pro Max. , 4.7-inch iPhone SE and 6.1-inch iPhone 13.

Currently, the iPhone 13 mini is available online at the Apple Store for $599. Available in Spain starting from 811 Euros. So, if you belong to the group of users who prefer small screens or want to buy an iPhone at a more affordable price, this may be your last opportunity to get it.