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Apple iPhone 13 mini

8.0/ 10

Updated May 2026

Available
  • Network
    5G / LTE / HSPA
  • Display
    —
  • Camera
    12 MP
  • Memory
    512 GB
  • Battery
    3.88 V 9.34 W·h (2406 mA·h) Li-ion
  • OS
    Original: iOS 15<br />

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The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini are smartphones that were developed and marketed by Apple. They are the fifteenth generation of iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini. They were unveiled at an Apple Event in Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on September 14, 2021, alongside the higher-priced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max flagships. Furthermore, they were released on September 24, 2021. Improvements over the iPhone 12 include a 512 GB storage variant, BeiDou positioning support, and HDR video recording at doubled 60 frames per second.

Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Key specifications

OSOriginal: iOS 15<br />
ChipsetA15 Bionic
RAM4GB LPDDR4X
Storage128, 256 or 512GB NVMe
Display5.4 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 1080x2340 px (476 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio), supplied by LG Display and Samsung Display
Main camera12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1.7 μm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13 mm (ultrawide) / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec
Selfie camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) / HDR / 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery3.88 V 9.34 W·h (2406 mA·h) Li-ion
ChargingMagSafe and Qi wireless charging / Lightning fast charging (20W)
Weight140-141

Design and display

The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a modern display measuring approximately 6.x inches. Display details: 5.4 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 1080x2340 px (476 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio), supplied by LG Display and Samsung Display. The handset weighs 140-141 and is built in a Slate form factor.

Performance

Powering the Apple iPhone 13 mini is the A15 Bionic system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Hexa-core (2x "high-performance" – 3.23 GHz, Avalanche + 4x "energy-saving" Blizzard) – 2.02 GHz. Graphics are handled by Apple-designed 4 core, up to 1.37 TFLOPS. It ships with 4GB LPDDR4X of RAM. Storage options: 128, 256 or 512GB NVMe.

Camera

The rear camera system on the Apple iPhone 13 mini: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1.7 μm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13 mm (ultrawide) / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. Front-facing camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) / HDR / 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS.

Battery and charging

The Apple iPhone 13 mini packs a 3.88 V 9.34 W·h (2406 mA·h) Li-ion battery. Charging support: MagSafe and Qi wireless charging / Lightning fast charging (20W).

Connectivity

Network support: GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-wideband (UWB) / GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou. SIM configuration: nanoSIM and eSIM (eSIM not available on China mainland models, and on Hong Kong and Macau iPhone 13 mini models)<hr>Single SIM or Dual SIM in dual stand-by.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
9.0
performance
8.0
connectivity
9.0
display
8.0
design
8.0
camera
7.0
battery
7.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
LAUNCH
StatusAvailable. Released 2021
BODY
Weight140-141
SIMnanoSIM and eSIM (eSIM not available on China mainland models, and on Hong Kong and Macau iPhone 13 mini models)<hr>Single SIM or Dual SIM in dual stand-by
BuildSlate
DISPLAY
Type5.4 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 1080x2340 px (476 ppi, 19.5:9 aspect ratio), supplied by LG Display and Samsung Display
PLATFORM
OSOriginal: iOS 15<br />
ChipsetA15 Bionic
CPUHexa-core (2x "high-performance" – 3.23 GHz, Avalanche + 4x "energy-saving" Blizzard) – 2.02 GHz
GPUApple-designed 4 core, up to 1.37 TFLOPS
MEMORY
Card slotNo
Internal128, 256 or 512GB NVMe
MAIN CAMERA
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dual12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1.7 μm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13 mm (ultrawide) / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec
SELFIE CAMERA
Single12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) / HDR / 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
SOUND
LoudspeakerSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
3.5mm jackNo
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-wideband (UWB) / GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Bluetooth5.x, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USBUSB Type-C
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
ChargingMagSafe and Qi wireless charging / Lightning fast charging (20W)
Battery Type3.88 V 9.34 W·h (2406 mA·h) Li-ion

● Questions about this phone

How much storage does the Apple iPhone 13 mini have?
The Apple iPhone 13 mini is available with 512GB of internal storage.
What camera does the Apple iPhone 13 mini have?
The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a 12 MP main camera. Specifications: 12 MP.
Does the Apple iPhone 13 mini support 5G?
Yes, the Apple iPhone 13 mini supports 5G networks.
What operating system does the Apple iPhone 13 mini run?
The Apple iPhone 13 mini runs Original: iOS 15<br />.
What is AppsApk's rating for the Apple iPhone 13 mini?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Apple iPhone 13 mini at 8.0 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.