The iPhone 14 mini doesn’t exist so I’m not sure how it can be “going away”. As for the 13 mini, where’s your source that says it’s being discontinued as opposed to the ‘mini’ line just simply not continuing after the 13’s lifespan?
As someone who feels that the mini lineup was already getting too large, I'm not a fan of the decision.
[1] https://9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/iphone-14-features-roundup/#h...
I hope that Apple will make another attempt at a small iPhone before/when the 13 mini becomes end-of-life.
My guess is that when 13 mini is no longer available new, Apple will have another small-phone solution available. If not I will hold on to my 13 mini the same way other folks hold on to Touch ID. This mini size is perfect.
They usually only sell the mainstream models longer. The iPhone 6/7/8 form factor was continued with the SE 2020 and now 2022, but the Plus wasn’t. So I’m not too hopeful for the mini.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/apples-new-iphone-se...