Same with my 13 mini. Small size + lightweight is a killer feature. I want the 5x camera zoom of the iPhone 16 Pro, but it's not worth the tradeoff. And none of the other new features matter to me.

I bought an aftermarket case + swappable lens kit for mine and it’s pretty good for my purposes. The brand is Moment.

Yes, I am now on my third 12/13 mini (after breaking or drowning the previous two). Refurbed iPhones are a third of the price for >80% of the goodness.

Hear, hear