i have both - and I much prefer the chanel BA! To me the top handle is such a darling detail - and i like how structured the bag is (the mini appears quite flimsy and not structured - but of course that's because they're single flaps). good luck with your decision.
Thank you so much for your response! I also love the handle on the BA! I'm still going back and forth between the two, but I have been leaning towards the BA since I already have a reissue and a CF (I also think I should wait for minis in caviar to return - if they ever do lol). Therefore, I thought the BA would add some variety to my collection.