iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 14, 2021Discontinued on: September 12, 2023
United States: N/AJapan: ¥86,800, ¥98,800, ¥122,800

Overview

It is important to know that this A2626 iPhone 13 mini is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This device is designed for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the US territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the USVI, but is technically functional with carriers worldwide.


All iPhone 13 mini models feature a 5.4-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch "Super Retina XDR" display (2340x1080, 476 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "notch," supports Face ID, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear features a dual-camera system with 12-megapixel, 4K-capable Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) cameras. Apple states that the Ultra Wide camera's new sensor provides more detail and less noise, while the Wide camera includes "Sensor-shift OIS" for better stabilization. These cameras also introduce a new "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect (1080p, 30 fps).


The iPhone 13 mini has an aluminum case with flat sides and a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Initially available in five colors—a warm gray (Starlight), "Midnight" (black), blue, (pale) pink, and (PRODUCT) RED—a sixth color, Green, was added on March 8, 2022.


Internally, the iPhone 13 mini is powered by a 3.2 GHz "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with six cores (two performance, four efficiency) and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for "spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," and dual SIM support (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM or dual eSIMs).


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 13 mini are "up to" 55 hours of audio playback, 17 hours of video playback, and 13 hours of streamed video.


While pricing differed by country, in Canada, this iPhone 13 mini was originally priced at C$949, C$1089, and C$1359 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also offered for monthly payments of C$39.54, C$45.37, and C$56.62.


On September 7, 2022, Apple reduced the price of this model to C$849, C$999, and C$1269 for full payment, or C$35.37, C$41.62, and C$52.87 for monthly payments over two years. Trade-in discounts were also available. The iPhone 13 mini was discontinued completely on September 12, 2023.

Evaluation

The iPhone 13 mini A2626 achieved acclaim as the ultimate compact powerhouse, receiving enthusiastic reviews from technology experts who celebrated its remarkable performance-to-size ratio and significant battery improvements over its predecessor. Professional evaluations consistently praised the device's pocket-friendly 5.4-inch form factor while delivering flagship-level A15 Bionic performance, with compact phone enthusiasts particularly appreciating the successful balance between portability and capability. The model's enhanced battery life compared to the iPhone 12 mini was frequently highlighted as addressing the primary concern of small phone users, earning respect as the best small smartphone available.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,4
Apple Model NoA2626* (EMC 3996*)
Apple Order NoMLJF3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13 mini

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$949, C$1089, C$1359
MexicoMXN $17,999, $20,999, $25,999
Japan¥86,800, ¥98,800, ¥122,800

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 13 mini
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in / 131.57 x 64.26 x 7.62 mm
Avg. Weight4.97 oz / 141 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A15 Bionic
Processor Speed3.2 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM4 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)7732
Geekbench 4 (MC)19120
Geekbench 5 (SC)1722
Geekbench 5 (MC)4503

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display5.4" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2340x1080 (476 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 mini supports "AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 mini supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 13 mini. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/5G
Standard Wireless802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (2406 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)55 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 15.0 (19A346)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a Lightning to USB-C Cable. It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases, sanitizers, and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?