Design and Build

The iPhone 13 mini is ultra-slim and ultra-light, designed with an aerospace-grade aluminum body, a Ceramic Shield front, and a stylish colored glass back. Measuring 5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 inches (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm) and weighing just 4.97 ounces (141g), the iPhone 13 mini is the smallest iPhone of 2021, making it perfect for easy one-handed use. Available in six attractive colors including Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, and Green, the iPhone 13 mini combines elegance with durability. It also features a smaller notch, 20% reduced compared to the iPhone 12, giving users more display space. The iPhone 13 mini supports a Lightning port, nano-SIM, and eSIM, with dual eSIM compatibility in selected regions.

• Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
• Ceramic Shield front (tougher than any smartphone glass)
• Color-infused glass back
• IP68 rating (water and dust resistance up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
• Smaller notch (20% smaller than iPhone 12)
• Lightning port for charging and data transfer
• Physical nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM (region-dependent)

iPhone 13 mini Display

The iPhone 13 mini features a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a sharp resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels (476 PPI). With support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision, the iPhone 13 mini delivers vibrant colors and stunning video quality. Its compact design includes a smaller notch for more screen space, though the iPhone 13 mini runs on a 60Hz refresh rate without ProMotion technology. Offering 800 nits of typical brightness and up to 1200 nits peak for HDR, the iPhone 13 mini remains clear and bright outdoors. However, it does not include an Always-On Display, and brightness levels are slightly lower compared to newer iPhone models.

• 5.4-inch OLED (Super Retina XDR)
• 2340 x 1080 resolution, 476 PPI
• HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
• 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR)
• Ceramic Shield protection
• 60Hz refresh rate (no ProMotion or Always-On Display)

Performance and Software

The iPhone 13 mini is powered by the advanced A15 Bionic chip built on the 5nm process, delivering smooth performance with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. With 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the iPhone 13 mini handles daily tasks and light gaming with ease, though its GPU is slightly less powerful compared to Pro models. For storage, the iPhone 13 mini is available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options, giving users flexibility based on their needs. Originally launched with iOS 15, the iPhone 13 mini can be upgraded to the latest iOS 18, although features like ProMotion, Dynamic Island, and Always-On Display are not supported due to hardware limitations.

• A15 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 4GB LPDDR4X RAM
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
• iOS 15 (upgradable to iOS 18)
• Optimized for everyday tasks and photography

Camera System

The iPhone 13 mini features a powerful dual-camera system, including a 12MP Main and a 12MP Ultra Wide lens. While the iPhone 13 mini does not include the telescopic lens of the Pro models, it offers improved low-light performance thanks to the larger aperture on the main 12MP camera. The iPhone 13 mini also comes with a 12MP front camera (f/2.2) with Face ID, making it perfect for selfies and secure facial recognition.

• Rear: 12MP Main (26mm, f/1.6, OIS), 12MP Ultra Wide (13mm, f/2.4, 120° FOV)
• Front: 12MP TrueDepth (f/2.2)
• Video: 4K Dolby Vision 60 fps, Cinematic Mode (1080p 30 fps)
• Modes: Night mode, Portrait, Photographic Styles
• True Tone flash

Battery and Charging

The iPhone 13 mini comes with a 2406mAh battery, delivering up to 17 hours of video playback, with real-world use giving around 12–14 hours. The iPhone 13 mini supports fast 20W wired charging, 15W MagSafe, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging, though no charger is included only a Lightning cable. While the compact design of the iPhone 13 mini limits battery capacity, it still provides sufficient power for light to moderate daily use.

• 2406mAh battery
• Up to 17 hours video playback, ~12–14 hours real-world
• 20W wired charging (50% in 30 min)
• 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi wireless charging
• No charger included (Lightning cable only)

Connectivity

The iPhone 13 mini is equipped with a Qualcomm X60 5G modem, supporting 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave (U.S. only) for ultra-fast download speeds under optimal conditions. The iPhone 13 mini also features Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, and flexible SIM options, including a physical nano-SIM with eSIM or dual eSIM depending on the region. With the U1 ultra-wideband chip, the iPhone 13 mini enables precise AirTags finding, known as Precision Finding. While it lacks satellite connectivity for Emergency SOS found in newer models, the iPhone 13 mini includes multi-system GPS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou) for accurate location tracking.

• Qualcomm X60 5G modem (sub-6 GHz, mmWave in U.S.)
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Physical nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM (region-dependent)
• U1 ultra-wideband chip (Precision Finding)
• No satellite connectivity
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou