Price and Specifications

Released in September 2021, the iPhone 13 Mini is the smallest model in the iPhone 13 series. Designed for users who prefer compact, lightweight smartphones without sacrificing high-end features, the iPhone 13 Mini offers a blend of powerful performance, great camera capabilities, and Apple’s signature premium build quality in a smaller, more pocket-friendly form factor. Here’s a detailed look at the iPhone 13 Mini’s price and specifications.

Price of iPhone 13 Mini (as of 2024)

The price of the iPhone 13 Mini can vary depending on factors such as storage options, whether it’s bought directly from Apple or a third-party retailer, and any ongoing promotions or trade-in deals. However, here is the general pricing at the time of launch and how it might look currently:

• 128GB model: $699 (USD)
• 256GB model: $799 (USD)
• 512GB model: $999 (USD)

Prices may differ if purchasing through a carrier with financing options or in countries outside the U.S. However, since the iPhone 13 Mini is now part of the older lineup, its price might have dropped slightly compared to its original release. Some retailers may offer it for as low as $599 for the 128GB version, especially with deals or during seasonal sales events.

Design and Build

The iPhone 13 Mini maintains Apple’s signature premium design with a high-quality glass front and back and an aluminum frame. The device is available in multiple color options:

• Starlight (White)
• Midnight (Black)
• Blue
• Pink
• Green
• Product(RED)

The 5.4-inch display makes the iPhone 13 Mini one of the smallest iPhones in recent years, which is ideal for users who prefer a compact form factor that fits easily in the hand or pocket. Despite its small size, the iPhone 13 Mini feels solid and premium in the hand, with IP68 water and dust resistance, meaning it can withstand submersion up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.

The front of the device is protected by Ceramic Shield glass, which Apple claims is tougher than any other smartphone glass. The display is Super Retina XDR OLED, offering vivid colors, deep blacks, and high brightness levels. With a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, the iPhone 13 Mini has a pixel density of 476 ppi (pixels per inch), which makes it crisp and sharp for viewing content.

Display

The iPhone 13 Mini boasts a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that offers impressive color accuracy and contrast. With HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, it provides an immersive viewing experience, especially for high-definition videos and gaming.

• Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels (~476 ppi)
• Brightness: It reaches a peak brightness of 800 nits for typical content and up to 1200 nits for HDR content.
• True Tone: The display adjusts the white balance depending on the ambient light for a more natural viewing experience.

The compact size and excellent display quality make the iPhone 13 Mini great for media consumption, browsing, and day-to-day tasks, while still maintaining an easy one-handed experience.

Performance

Under the hood, the iPhone 13 Mini is powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which is the same processor found in the iPhone 13 Pro models. The A15 Bionic is a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, a 4-core GPU (for the Mini), and a 16-core Neural Engine. This chip offers remarkable power and efficiency, ensuring smooth performance across a wide range of tasks, from gaming to multitasking.

With 5G support, the iPhone 13 Mini is future-proof for faster download and upload speeds, as long as you’re in a 5G coverage area. The A15 chip makes the device fast enough to handle most modern applications with ease, while also delivering an impressive battery life thanks to its energy-efficient design.

The A15 Bionic chip also supports computational photography and machine learning tasks, which is key for the camera system’s capabilities (more on that below).

Camera System

One of the standout features of the iPhone 13 Mini is its dual-camera system on the back. While it might be compact, it’s far from lacking when it comes to camera performance.

• Main Camera (Wide): 12MP, f/1.6 aperture
• Ultra-wide Camera: 12MP, f/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view
• LiDAR Scanner: Enhances autofocus in low-light conditions

Night Mode, Deep Fusion, and Smart HDR 4 are available on both the main and ultra-wide lenses, ensuring that low-light and high-contrast scenes come out detailed and well-exposed. The iPhone 13 Mini also offers Photographic Styles, which are personalized filters that adjust tone and warmth in real-time based on the user’s preference.

• Cinematic Mode: One of the most exciting new features in the iPhone 13 Mini’s camera system is Cinematic Mode for video recording. It allows users to shoot video with a shallow depth of field, similar to the kind of bokeh effect you’d get with a DSLR camera, and you can shift focus from one subject to another during recording for a more dynamic look.
• 4K Dolby Vision HDR recording: The iPhone 13 Mini supports 4K video at up to 60 frames per second with Dolby Vision, which is the highest quality video format for HDR (high dynamic range).

The front-facing camera is a 12MP TrueDepth camera with Night Mode, allowing users to capture clear selfies even in low-light conditions. It also supports Portrait Mode and Deep Fusion for enhanced detail and texture.

Battery Life and Charging

The iPhone 13 Mini features up to 17 hours of video playback on a single charge, thanks to improvements in both hardware efficiency and software optimization. While it doesn’t have the longest battery life in the iPhone lineup, it is more than adequate for most users throughout a typical day.

• MagSafe Charging: Supports MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W, as well as standard Qi wireless charging (up to 7.5W). The iPhone 13 Mini can also charge via Lightning cable.

Unlike some larger iPhones, the iPhone 13 Mini has a smaller battery, but it’s designed to balance performance with power efficiency, making it a great choice for users who prioritize portability.

Software

The iPhone 13 Mini comes with iOS 15 out of the box, which brings several new features like Focus Mode, improved FaceTime, and enhanced notifications. Over time, the iPhone 13 Mini will continue to receive software updates, and Apple typically supports devices with updates for 5-6 years, meaning the iPhone 13 Mini will stay current with the latest features for the foreseeable future.

Other Features

• Face ID: The iPhone 13 Mini uses Face ID for biometric authentication, which is powered by the TrueDepth camera system. Face ID is secure, fast, and works well in various lighting conditions.
• Storage Options: The iPhone 13 Mini comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB configurations. However, there is no microSD card slot, so storage cannot be expanded.
• 5G Connectivity: Supports both sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G (in select regions), providing faster internet speeds.
• Stereo speakers: The iPhone 13 Mini features stereo speakers for immersive audio, whether you’re watching videos or playing games.