It should be noted that this A2629 iPhone 13 mini is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR bands n29 (700d MHz) and n71 (600 MHz), nor 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is designed for carriers in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, but is technically functional with carriers worldwide. Unlike other iPhone 13 mini models, it lacks eSIM capability and only supports a single nano-SIM.
All iPhone 13 mini models feature a 5.4-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2340x1080, 476 ppi) that nearly fills the entire front. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, housed in the "notch," supports Face ID, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear is equipped with a dual-camera system featuring 12-megapixel, 4K-capable Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) cameras. Apple claims the Ultra Wide camera's new sensor delivers more detail and less noise, while the Wide camera includes "Sensor-shift OIS" for improved stabilization. These cameras also feature a new "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect (1080p, 30 fps).
The iPhone 13 mini is constructed with an aluminum case with flat sides and has glass on both the front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for enhanced 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 device 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 the single nano SIM mentioned earlier.
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.
In mainland China, this iPhone 13 mini was originally priced at RMB 5199, 5999, and 7599 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also reportedly offered for monthly payments of RMB 217, 250, and 317.
On September 7, 2022, Apple lowered the price of this iPhone 13 mini to RMB 4699, 5599, and 7399 for full payment, or RMB 196, 233, and 308 for monthly payments over two years. Trade-in discounts were also available. The iPhone 13 mini was discontinued completely on September 12, 2023.