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iPhone 13 mini
Get iPhone 13 mini only if size comes first: it's the last 5.4-inch iPhone, at 141 grams, with the same A15 chip and dual 12MP cameras as iPhone 13.
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iPhone 13 mini, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get iPhone 13 mini only if size comes first: it's the last 5.4-inch iPhone, at 141 grams, with the same A15 chip and dual 12MP cameras as iPhone 13. The catch is battery life: Apple rates it for 17 hours of video and 55 of audio, against 19 and 75 for iPhone 13, and it isn't rated for Qi2. It charges over Lightning and has no Crash Detection or satellite SOS.
Who it is for
- People who want a phone that disappears into a pocket and works one-handed. No iPhone since has come in this 5.4-inch size.
- 13 mini owners. With no newer mini to move to, it's worth keeping for as long as the battery and software hold up.
- Buyers who want iPhone 13's chip and cameras for less. The mini launched at $699, a hundred dollars under iPhone 13.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who leans on battery life. iPhone 13 is rated for 19 hours of video, 15 of streaming and 75 of audio, against 17, 13 and 55 here.
- Anyone who wants Qi2 charging. iPhone 13 lists Qi2 at up to 15W; the mini charges at up to 15W on MagSafe and 7.5W on standard Qi.
- Anyone who wants Crash Detection, satellite SOS, USB-C, Dynamic Island or a 48MP camera. Apple never put any of them in a mini.
- Anyone set on buying new. There's no current mini, so a new iPhone, such as Apple's current iPhone 18 Pro, means giving up the 5.4-inch size.
What sets it apart
- The size: 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.65 mm and 141 grams, thirty-three grams lighter than the 174-gram iPhone 13.
- A 5.4-inch OLED at 2340 × 1080 and 476 ppi, a little sharper than iPhone 13's 460 ppi, rated at 800 nits typical and 1200 for HDR.
- iPhone 13's A15 Bionic and dual 12MP cameras, including Cinematic mode and the stabilized ƒ/1.6 main camera, in the smaller body.
Caveats
- There's no telephoto. Past the main camera, zoom is digital, up to 5x.
- Lightning, not USB-C, and no adapter in the box: reaching 50% in 30 minutes takes a 20W or stronger charger, bought separately.
- Software support has no announced end date; the mini launched on iOS 15.
Key specs
In the same order on every phone page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 5.4-inch (diagonal) Super Retina XDR; 5.42 inches as a standard rectangle (actual viewable area is less) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Display type | All-screen OLED; Ceramic Shield front; glass back; oleophobic coating. Aluminum design | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Display resolution | 2340 × 1080 px at 476 ppi | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specsiPhone 13 is 2532 × 1170 at 460 ppi. |
| Refresh rate | No ProMotion (120Hz) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Brightness | 800 nits typical; 1200 nits HDR peak; 2,000,000:1 contrast (typical) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Always-On display | No | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Dimensions | 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.65 mm (5.18 × 2.53 × 0.30 in) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specsiPhone 13 weighs 174 g. |
| Build materials | Aluminum design; Ceramic Shield front; glass back | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Finishes | (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Green | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specsGreen arrived after launch. |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529); maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Chip | A15 Bionic: 6-core CPU (2 performance / 4 efficiency), 4-core GPU, 16-core. | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Rear cameras | Dual 12MP system. Main ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels. Ultra Wide ƒ/2.4, 120° FOV | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Telephoto / zoom | 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x. No dedicated telephoto | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Video | 4K recording, Cinematic mode and Night mode video features. No ProRes or Log | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Battery capacity | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion; capacity not published | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Battery life | Video playback up to 17 hours; streamed video up to 13 hours; audio playback up to 55 hours | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specsOn iPhone 13 the same tests give 19, 15 and 75 hours. |
| Wired charging | Lightning. Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Wireless charging | MagSafe up to 15W; Qi up to 7.5W | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specsiPhone 13 adds Qi2 at up to 15W; the mini doesn't have it. |
| Operating system | iOS 15 at launch (available 20 September 2021) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs; Apple Newsroom, 2021-09-14The iOS versions it supports now are on Apple's compatibility list. |
| Update policy | No stated number of years for iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Cellular | 5G and Gigabit LTE. Models listed: A2481 and A2482 | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.0; Ultra Wideband chip; NFC with reader mode | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Port | Lightning connector. Video out up to 1080p through Lightning adapters (sold separately) | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM support; SIM tray | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| NFC / contactless payments | Apple Pay; Express Cards with power reserve | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| GNSS / GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Biometrics | Face ID via TrueDepth camera | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Other sensors | Face ID (TrueDepth); no other sensors listed | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| Safety features | No Crash Detection or Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
| US launch price | $699 (US), announced 14 September 2021. iPhone 13 was $799 | Apple Newsroom, 2021-09-14 |
| Price band | Used or refurbished mini (launched at $699) | Based on Apple's 2021 launch price |
| Announced | 14 September 2021 | Apple Newsroom, 2021-09-14 |
| Availability | Pre-orders from 17 September 2021; stores from 24 September 2021. The last mini; not in Apple's lineup as of 2026-09-19 | Apple Newsroom, 2021-09-14 |
iPhone 13 mini extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Last mini | 13 mini is the last 5.4-inch iPhone; the iPhone 14 lineup has no mini | Apple Newsroom, 2021-09-14; later iPhone lineups |
| Mini vs iPhone 13 | Mini: 5.4-inch, 141 g, 17, 13 and 55 hours, $699, no Qi2. iPhone 13: 6.1-inch, 174 g, 19, 15 and 75 hours, $799, Qi2 at 15W | Apple iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 tech specs |
| In the box | iPhone 13 mini; USB-C to Lightning Cable; documentation. No power adapter or EarPods | Apple iPhone 13 mini tech specs |
Apple announced iPhone 13 mini alongside iPhone 13 on 14 September 2021, and it turned out to be the last of its kind: the iPhone 14 lineup had no mini. If a 5.4-inch phone is what you want, it’s still the one to look for, used or refurbished.
Mini or iPhone 13?
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 5.4-inch, 2340 × 1080, 476 ppi | 6.1-inch, 2532 × 1170, 460 ppi |
| Weight | 141 g | 174 g |
| Chip and cameras | A15 Bionic, dual 12MP | A15 Bionic, dual 12MP |
| Video playback | Up to 17 hours | Up to 19 hours |
| Streamed video | Up to 13 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Audio playback | Up to 55 hours | Up to 75 hours |
| Qi2 charging | No | Up to 15W |
| US launch price | $699 | $799 |
Same chip, same cameras. The mini trades two hours of video and twenty of audio for a body that’s thirty-three grams lighter and easier to use with one hand. If you listen to a lot of podcasts or music, the audio gap is the one you’ll feel.
Size and screen
It’s built from aluminum with a glass back and a Ceramic Shield front, and sealed to IP68: up to 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 6 meters. The 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED measures 5.42 inches as a plain rectangle and has a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Its 476 ppi is a touch higher than iPhone 13’s 460. It has no ProMotion or Always-On mode.
Cameras
The cameras match iPhone 13’s: a 12MP ƒ/1.6 main camera with sensor-shift stabilization and 100% Focus Pixels, and a 12MP ƒ/2.4 Ultra Wide with a 120-degree view, plus a 12MP TrueDepth camera on the front. Video goes up to 4K with Cinematic mode and Night mode features, but not ProRes or Log.
Charging
A 20W or stronger adapter on the Lightning port gets it to 50% in 30 minutes. Wirelessly, MagSafe charges it at up to 15W and a standard Qi pad at 7.5W.
Connections
Its radios cover 5G with Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and Ultra Wideband, and NFC handles Apple Pay. Dual SIM works with a nano-SIM and an eSIM, or with two eSIMs. Lightning adapters can send video out at up to 1080p, and Face ID handles unlocking.
Price
The mini’s US launch price was $699 for 128GB, with 256GB and 512GB versions above it; iPhone 13 cost $799. Pre-orders opened on 17 September 2021, and stores had it from 24 September 2021. Battery condition matters most on a used mini, so check before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Apple Support — iPhone 13 mini tech specs (HT111873) — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple Newsroom — Apple introduces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini — accessed 2026-09-19
- Apple — Guidelines for Using Apple Trademarks and Copyrights — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is iPhone 13 mini the last mini iPhone?
Yes. Apple dropped the mini with iPhone 14, so 13 mini is the last 5.4-inch iPhone.
Does iPhone 13 mini have the same cameras as iPhone 13?
Yes. Both have a 12MP ƒ/1.6 main camera with sensor-shift stabilization and a 12MP ƒ/2.4 Ultra Wide, and both have the A15 Bionic.
How much shorter is the iPhone 13 mini battery life?
Two hours shorter for video and streaming, and twenty hours shorter for audio. Apple rates the mini for 17, 13 and 55 hours, against 19, 15 and 75 for iPhone 13.
Does iPhone 13 mini support Qi2?
No. It charges at up to 15W on MagSafe and 7.5W on standard Qi chargers. iPhone 13 lists Qi2 at up to 15W.
How much cheaper was iPhone 13 mini than iPhone 13?
A hundred dollars. Apple announced both on 14 September 2021, the mini at $699 and iPhone 13 at $799, and the mini came in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB versions.
Does iPhone 13 mini have 5G?
Yes. It has 5G and Gigabit LTE, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, and it takes a nano-SIM and an eSIM.
How long will iPhone 13 mini be supported?
Apple hasn't put a date on it. iOS 15, which came out on 20 September 2021, was its launch software, and Apple's compatibility list shows what it runs now.
Official product page: iPhone 13 mini. Tech specs: iPhone 13 mini specs.