>but the 13 mini is better across every tech axis (better processor, battery life, screen, camera, ...) than the SE and is worth comparing to.

They have the exact same A15 Bionic, with the same 4GB of memory. The 13 mini has an extra 400maH of battery.

I've had both and the iPhone SE (2022) lasted longer in my personal use. (sold the 13 in an antiapple mood only to come back and get an SE later)