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Apple iPhone 13 mini

Apple iPhone 13 mini

Released: September 24, 2021

Unofficial Price58,990Variant: 128 GB

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Display5.4"
Camera12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
RAM4096GB
BatteryLi-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable (9.34 Wh)

Experience flagship power in the palm of your hand with the Apple iPhone 13 mini. Designed for users who prioritize one-handed usability without compromising on performance, this compact 5.4-inch powerhouse packs the blazing-fast A15 Bionic chip, a professional-grade dual-camera system, and full 5G connectivity into a sleek, lightweight aluminum and glass body. With IP68 water resistance, Face ID, and support for iOS 18, the iPhone 13 mini delivers a big-phone experience in a genuinely pocket-friendly size. Compact Super Retina XDR Display The 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a crisp 1080x2340 resolution with 476ppi, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support. With 800 nits of typical brightness (1200 nits peak) and Ceramic Shield protection, this screen is sharp, bright, and durable for anywhere. Pro-Level Dual Camera System The rear camera pairs a 12MP wide lens with sensor-shift optical image stabilization and a 12MP 120° ultrawide lens for versatile shots. It records stunning 4K Dolby Vision HDR video at up to 60fps, while the 12MP TrueDepth front camera supports 4K selfie videos and Face ID. A15 Bionic Performance & All-Day Connectivity Under the hood, the hexa-core Apple A15 Bionic chip with a 4-core GPU ensures smooth performance for apps and games. The iPhone 13 mini also supports sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G, along with super-fast MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging. Who is this for? The iPhone 13 mini is for anyone who loves compact flagships, wants the best possible performance in a small form factor, and values a premium camera and build quality. It’s an ideal choice for single-handed use, frequent travelers, or those who want a smaller phone without giving up essential flagship features. With a solid A15 Bionic chip, 5G, and an excellent dual camera, it offers strong value in the compact flagship segment.

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Reasons to Buy

  • Compact 5.4-inch design weighing only 141g – easy to use one-handed
  • Excellent Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dolby Vision and 1200 nits peak brightness
  • Powerful Apple A15 Bionic chipset with smooth performance and 5G support
  • Versatile dual 12MP cameras with sensor-shift OIS and 4K Dolby Vision HDR video
  • IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) and Ceramic Shield front
  • Supports MagSafe 15W and Qi2 wireless charging

Reasons to Avoid

  • Small 2438 mAh battery may require frequent charging for heavy users
  • No expandable storage; storage is fixed at 128/256/512GB
  • 4GB RAM is on the lower side for future-proofing
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack (uses Lightning)
  • Lightning port with USB 2.0 speeds, not USB-C

Full Specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM), CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2628, A2629, A2630, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2481, A2626
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2628, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2481, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2626, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2629, A2630
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced
September 14, 2021
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm
Weight
141 g
Build
Glass front (Glass front (Corning-made glass)), Back (Glass back (Corning-made glass)), Frame (Aluminum frame)
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
IP Rating
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision
Size
5.4 inches (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio, 71.9 cm²)
Resolution
2340 x 1080 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (~476 ppi density)
Brightness
800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
HDR
HDR10
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass

Platform

OS
iOS 15 (Upgradable to iOS 18)
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
131072GB 4096GB RAM, 262144GB 4096GB RAM, 524288GB 4096GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Modules
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"
Features
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | HDR
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
0

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0

Features

Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer<br>Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable (9.34 Wh)
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update

Misc

Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Models
A2628, A2481, A2626, A2629, A2630, iphone14, 4
SAR
1.19 (head) 1.19 (body)
SAR EU
0.97 (head) 0.98 (body)

Tests

Performance
AnTuTu: 772512 (v9) GeekBench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
["831 nits max brightness (measured)"]
Camera
["Photo \/ Video"]
Loudspeaker
["-25.9 LUFS (Very good)"]
Battery (old)
["Endurance rating 75h"]

Apple iPhone 13 mini Review

Experience flagship power in the palm of your hand with the Apple iPhone 13 mini. Designed for users who prioritize one-handed usability without compromising on performance, this compact 5.4-inch powerhouse packs the blazing-fast A15 Bionic chip, a professional-grade dual-camera system, and full 5G connectivity into a sleek, lightweight aluminum and glass body. With IP68 water resistance, Face ID, and support for iOS 18, the iPhone 13 mini delivers a big-phone experience in a genuinely pocket-friendly size.

Compact Super Retina XDR Display The 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a crisp 1080x2340 resolution with 476ppi, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support. With 800 nits of typical brightness (1200 nits peak) and Ceramic Shield protection, this screen is sharp, bright, and durable for anywhere.

Pro-Level Dual Camera System The rear camera pairs a 12MP wide lens with sensor-shift optical image stabilization and a 12MP 120° ultrawide lens for versatile shots. It records stunning 4K Dolby Vision HDR video at up to 60fps, while the 12MP TrueDepth front camera supports 4K selfie videos and Face ID.

A15 Bionic Performance & All-Day Connectivity Under the hood, the hexa-core Apple A15 Bionic chip with a 4-core GPU ensures smooth performance for apps and games. The iPhone 13 mini also supports sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G, along with super-fast MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging.

Who is this for?

The iPhone 13 mini is for anyone who loves compact flagships, wants the best possible performance in a small form factor, and values a premium camera and build quality. It’s an ideal choice for single-handed use, frequent travelers, or those who want a smaller phone without giving up essential flagship features. With a solid A15 Bionic chip, 5G, and an excellent dual camera, it offers strong value in the compact flagship segment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the iPhone 13 mini supports 5G connectivity with multiple bands including Sub6 and mmWave on certain models (A2481), ensuring fast network speeds.

The iPhone 13 mini has a 2438 mAh battery. It supports wired charging (PD2.0) that can reach 50% in 30 minutes, and 15W wireless charging via MagSafe or Qi2 (requires iOS 17.2 update).

Yes, it has an IP68 dust/water resistance rating, meaning it can withstand submersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.

It is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) chipset, featuring a Hexa-core CPU (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) and a 4-core Apple GPU.

The rear camera system includes a 12 MP wide lens (f/1.6) with sensor-shift OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide lens (f/2.4, 120° field of view). The front camera is 12 MP (f/2.2). It supports 4K video recording up to 60fps with Dolby Vision HDR.

No, the iPhone 13 mini does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Audio output is via the Lightning port or Bluetooth 5.0.

It features a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dolby Vision, 1080 x 2340 resolution, 476 ppi density, and Ceramic Shield glass protection. It has a peak brightness of 1200 nits for HDR content.