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Apple iPhone 13 Mini

A2481

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The Apple iPhone 13 Mini, released in 2021, was Apple's answer to buyers who wanted flagship power without a flagship-sized phone. It packs the same A15 Bionic chip found in the standard iPhone 13 into a 5.4-inch body, making it one of the last true compact flagships Apple has shipped. In the US it carries the model number A2481 across AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and unlocked variants. Because Apple never replaced it with a smaller successor, the 13 Mini still draws steady demand from people who specifically want a small phone, which keeps resale interest healthy years after release. Pick your storage size and carrier in the configuration picker above, then select the condition that matches your phone, and you'll see a live cash offer instantly. If you want the full rundown first, see how the process works, or head straight to the page to sell your iPhone.

Confirm you have the iPhone 13 Mini

Open Settings → General → About on the phone. The "Model Name" field should read "iPhone 13 mini," and the "Model Number" field will show the model number, which you may need to tap to reveal in full. If the screen is cracked or the phone won't power on, the model number is also printed in small text on the original packaging, or engraved on the SIM tray on some units.

A2481

  • Covers US retail units sold for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and unlocked configurations
  • Supports eSIM alongside a physical nano-SIM tray
  • Product codes (visible on the box) vary by carrier and color but share this model number

Prefer a visual check? The 13 Mini has a 5.4-inch screen with a notch (not a Dynamic Island), a diagonal dual-camera arrangement on the back, and flat stainless-adjacent aluminum sides identical in shape to the 13 and 13 Pro but noticeably smaller in hand. If you're still unsure which iPhone you're holding, the device model finder can help.

Core hardware

Processor

  • Apple A15 Bionic chip
  • 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU

Memory

  • 4GB RAM, soldered and fixed at the factory
  • Not user-upgradable at any storage tier

Storage

  • Available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB
  • Storage is soldered internally, not expandable via card slot
  • Higher storage tiers move the resale value the most, since storage can't be added after purchase

Cameras

  • Dual 12MP system: wide and ultra wide lenses
  • Sensor-shift optical image stabilization on the wide lens
  • Night mode, Cinematic mode, and Photographic Styles
  • 12MP TrueDepth front camera with Face ID

Display & audio

Display

5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with True Tone, HDR, and Dolby Vision support. The panel sits behind a notch that houses the Face ID and TrueDepth camera hardware, not a Dynamic Island cutout.

Audio

Stereo speakers with wide stereo playback when held in landscape, plus support for Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on compatible content.

Security

Face ID only. There is no Touch ID or physical home button on this generation.

Ports & connectivity

The 13 Mini keeps Apple's Lightning port and pairs it with a full modern wireless stack, including 5G on supported carriers.

Wired
  • Lightning port (charging and data)
  • Nano-SIM tray plus eSIM support
Wireless
  • 5G (mmWave on some US models, sub-6GHz nationwide)
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • MagSafe and Qi wireless charging
  • NFC for Apple Pay and MagSafe accessory detection

A15 Bionic 5G MagSafe Face ID IP68 rated Dual camera Lightning port

Battery, build & more

Battery

The Mini carries the smallest battery in the iPhone 13 lineup given its compact chassis. Battery health and cycle count, visible under Settings → Battery → Battery Health, are among the first things a buyer checks, so a phone with a healthy battery will price better.

Build & finishes

Aluminum frame with glass front and back, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a glossy finish available across several colors through its production run. Cosmetic condition of the back glass and frame edges is graded separately from the screen.

Software

Shipped with iOS 15 and remains eligible for current iOS updates, which keeps it usable and sellable well past its release year.

Market positioning

Apple has not released a direct successor in this screen size, which keeps demand for the 13 Mini concentrated among buyers who specifically want a small phone rather than a budget option.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Go to Settings → General → About on the phone. This screen shows the model name, model number, storage capacity, and serial number all in one place. If the phone is locked or dead, check the original box, which lists the model number and storage tier printed on the barcode label. Carrier is usually determined by whether the phone is SIM-locked, which you can check by inserting a SIM from a different carrier and seeing if it connects.
02 How do I tell it apart from the iPhone 12 Mini?
Check the model number in Settings → General → About, since the two phones look nearly identical from the outside. Both share the same 5.4-inch screen size and a similar diagonal dual-camera layout, which makes them easy to mix up by sight alone. The model number is the only reliable way to confirm which one you have. If you can't power the phone on, comparing camera lens size can help, since the 13 Mini's lenses sit slightly larger in their housing, but this is not a certain method on its own.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or if it won't turn on?
Yes, a cracked screen, degraded battery, or a phone that won't power on can still be sold, and the condition picker above adjusts the offer to match. What can't be worked around is an active Find My iPhone lock or an iCloud account still signed in. Before shipping, go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone, or Settings → [your name] → sign out, to remove the device from your Apple ID. A phone still tied to someone's iCloud account cannot be resold and will be rejected during processing.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
Battery health and screen condition matter most, followed by storage size. A phone with strong battery health, an unmarked screen, and a fully functional Face ID system will consistently price higher than a similar unit with a swapped battery, scratches, or a locked SIM. Original accessories and box are a smaller factor but can help. Higher storage tiers (256GB or 512GB) also carry more value than the base 128GB, since that capacity can never be added after the fact.
05 How do I erase it and get paid?
Start with a backup if you want to keep your data, then go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings. Before that step, sign out of iCloud under Settings → [your name] → Sign Out, which also removes the phone from Find My and clears Activation Lock. Remove the SIM card if it's a physical one. Once erased, ship the phone using the free, insured shipping label we provide. After our team inspects and tests it against the condition you selected, payment goes out by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full details are on our data erasure protocols page.