Apple iPhone 13 mini

Apple Sep 24, 2021

Overview

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is a 2021 smartphone from Apple. It features a 5.4" Oled display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (477 ppi pixel density) and impressive peak brightness of 1200 nits. The device is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm process), 4GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and 4 core Apple GPU graphics GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Wide Angle lens, plus a 12MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 2438 mAh Li-Ion battery with 20W fast charging. The phone runs on iOS 15, upgradable to 18. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage. Color options include Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Starlight, Midnight.

Basic Information

Apple iPhone 13 mini
BrandApple
ModelApple iPhone 13 mini
Launch DateFriday, September 24, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions131.5 × 64.2 × 7.7 mm
Weight141 g
Volume65.01 cm³
Available Colors
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Starlight
  • Midnight

Apple iPhone 13 mini was released on Friday, September 24, 2021. The phone measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.7 mm with a volume of 65.01 cm³ and weighs 141g. It features a 5.4" Oled display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (477 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Starlight, Midnight.

Display

Size5.4"
TypeOled
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Pixel Density477 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh RateN/A
BrightnessPeak: 1200 nits
Contrast Ratio2000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10, Dolby Vision
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Brightnes 800 cd/m² (typ)
  • Wide Color display (P3)
  • True Tone display
  • Super Retina XDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Frameless
  • Haptic Touch

The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a 5.4" Oled display with 1080 x 2340 px resolution (477 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1200 nits. It delivers impressive 2000000:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include medium-sized notch, multi-touch, haptic touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 800 cd/m² (typ), wide color display (p3), true tone display, super retina xdr, corning gorilla glass, capacitive, oleophobic (lipophobic) coating, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Face ID
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Apple iPhone 13 mini features face id. Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity2438 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging20W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • MagSafe wireless charging 15W
  • Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is equipped with a 2438 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 20W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include magsafe wireless charging 15w, qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5w.

Hardware

ChipsetApple A15 Bionic
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Hexa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 3.1 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPU4 core Apple GPU graphics
RAM & Storage4GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB
Apple iPhone 13 mini Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score1,250,240 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery2438 mAh

The Apple iPhone 13 mini is equipped with Apple A15 Bionic built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by 4 core Apple GPU graphics. The device comes with 4GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 1,250,240 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS / DTS X. Integrated sensors include Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope. The device is powered by a 2438 mAh battery. The Apple iPhone 13 mini is available in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 512GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
NFCYes

The Apple iPhone 13 mini supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, MiMO. The Apple iPhone 13 mini comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Apple iPhone 13 mini uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM). The Apple iPhone 13 mini features Charging, Mass Storage connectivity. The Apple iPhone 13 mini includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Apple iPhone 13 mini supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • Stereo Sound

The Apple iPhone 13 mini features a 2-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.6) and 1.70 µm pixel size. The Apple iPhone 13 mini also includes a 12MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Apple iPhone 13 mini uses a 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Apple iPhone 13 mini's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

125
Overall
133
Photo
144
Video

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

134
Overall
127
Photo
143
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.6
Sensor Model: Sony IMX603
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.70 µm

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: Sony IMX372
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX514
Sensor Type: CMOS

Additional Features

Video:
  • Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
  • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide)
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom up to 3x
  • Audio zoom
  • True Tone flash
  • QuickTake video
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Night mode Time-lapse
  • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
  • Stereo recording
Extra:
  • 120º Ultra wide angle lens
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSiOS
OS Version15
Max OS Version18

The Apple iPhone 13 mini runs on iOS 15 and is upgradable to 18. It is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 395.50
USD 428.56
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 433.00
USD 469.20
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 342.00
USD 342.00
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 395.00
USD 395.00
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 295.00
USD 383.79
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 336.99
USD 438.42
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 395.50
USD 428.56
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 433.00
USD 469.20
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 342.00
USD 342.00
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 395.00
USD 395.00
512 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 295.00
USD 383.79
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 336.99
USD 438.42
512 GB 4 GB