Be aware that this A2481 iPhone 13 mini supports 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, along with 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. It is designed for carriers in the United States but is technically functional with carriers across the globe.
Every iPhone 13 mini model is outfitted with 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 "TrueDepth" camera, positioned in the "notch," supports Face ID, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear includes a dual 12-megapixel, 4K video-capable camera system with Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) lenses. Apple promotes that the Ultra Wide camera's new sensor offers greater detail and less noise, while the Wide camera supports "Sensor-shift OIS" for enhanced stabilization. These cameras also introduce a "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 includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Originally offered 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 storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB. 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 functionality (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.
In the US, this specific iPhone 13 mini was initially priced at US$699, US$799, and US$999 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB models, respectively. It was also available on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon for monthly payments starting as low as US$29.12, US$33.29, and US$41.62 with a two-year contract.
On September 7, 2022, Apple reduced the price of this model to US$599, US$699, and US$899 if purchased outright and to US$24.95, US$29.12, and US$37.45 per month with a carrier subsidy. Trade-in discounts were also available. The iPhone 13 mini was discontinued entirely on September 12, 2023.