I’ve been rocking the iPhone 12 Mini for five years, mostly because it’s the perfect little brick for running. The iPhone mini form factor is still my all-time favorite for trails—easy to hold, easy to stash, and it doesn’t feel like a second water bottle bouncing around. But real life caught up: battery life started holding me back, durability became a question mark, and the way I film my days as a runner and creator finally pushed me to upgrade. In this video I give my honest runner’s review of the iPhone 17 Pro—not a lab test, but how it actually feels out on the trails, in the gym, and in everyday use. I talk about why I held onto the mini for so long, what finally broke the spell, and what matters most when your phone is also your camera, your training companion, and your “get home safe” tool. If you’re a runner debating whether an upgrade is worth it (especially if you love small phones), I share the trade-offs I’m noticing and the practical stuff that matters when you move a lot. Stay wild.