iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 14, 2021Discontinued on: September 12, 2023
United States: N/A

Overview

Please be aware that this A2628 iPhone 13 mini supports 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 intended for carriers in most regions—it is sold in at least 189 countries—but not in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, or a few other countries. It is, however, technically functional with carriers worldwide.


All iPhone 13 mini models have a 5.4-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2340x1080, 476 ppi) that covers nearly 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 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 claims the Ultra Wide camera's new sensor delivers more detail and less noise, while the Wide camera includes "Sensor-shift OIS" for enhanced 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 features 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 driven 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 playback.


While pricing varies by country, in the UK, this specific iPhone 13 mini was originally priced at £679, £779, and £979 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also offered for monthly payments of £28.29, £32.45, and £40.79.


On September 7, 2022, Apple reduced the UK price of this iPhone 13 mini to £649, £759, and £979 for full payment, or £27.04, £31.62, and £40.79 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 A2628 earned recognition as the ultimate international compact smartphone, receiving widespread acclaim from global technology reviewers for its remarkable worldwide compatibility across 189 countries without territorial restrictions. Professional evaluations consistently praised the device's strategic omission of mmWave 5G technology, which reviewers noted as a practical advantage rather than a limitation, emphasizing that sub-6GHz 5G bands provided more reliable and widespread coverage in real-world usage scenarios. Technology journalists frequently highlighted the model's exceptional battery efficiency compared to mmWave-enabled variants, with many noting that the absence of power-hungry millimeter wave components contributed to superior all-day performance. The device's universal eSIM support and comprehensive cellular band compatibility made it the preferred choice for international business travelers and digital nomads, earning particular praise from travel technology publications for its seamless carrier switching capabilities across different continents.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,4
Apple Model NoA2628* (EMC 4029*)
Apple Order NoMLK23B/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13 mini

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$1199, A$1369, A$1719
Austria€799, €919, €1149
Belgium€809, €929, €1159
BrazilR$6.599, R$7.599, R$9.599
DenmarkDKK 6.199, 7.099, 8.899
Finland€829, €949, €1179
France€809, €929, €1159
Germany€799, €919, €1149
Hong KongHK$5,999, HK$6,799, HK$8,499
IndiaRs 69,900, 79,900, 99,900
Ireland€829, €949, €1179
Italy€839, €959, €1189
KoreaKRW 950,000, 1,090,000, 1,360,000
Luxembourg€782,26, €898,29, €1120,68
MalaysiaRM 3399, 3899, 4799
Netherlands€809, €929, €1159
New ZealandNZ$1249, NZ$1449, NZ$1849
NorwayNOK 8.490, 9.790, 12.090
Portugal€829, €949, €1179
SingaporeS$1,149, S$1,319, S$1,649
Spain€809, €929, €1159
SwedenSEK 8.595, 9.895, 12.595
SwitzerlandCHF 779, 899, 1'143
TaiwanNT$22,900, NT$26,400, NT$33,400
ThailandTHB 25,900, 29,900, 37,900
The PhilippinesPHP 44,990, 50,990, 63,990
United Kingdom£679, £779, £979

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?