Considering the iPhone 13 Mini?
The iPhone 13 Mini launched to worldwide approval on September 21st, 2021. While some pointed towards its price tag on the primary market as a downside, it has nevertheless proved to be a popular smartphone in recent months.
If you’re on the lookout for a great value phone, why not consider a refurbished iPhone Mini? Apple’s latest Mini takes everything we love about the original iPhone 13 and manages to shrinkwrap it into a casing that measures roughly the same size as an iPhone 5S - without losing any of its powerful features.
It’s one of the smallest high-spec smartphones on the market, and it’s easy to see why so many people are singing its praises. In this article, we’re going to take a detailed look at the technical specifications of the iPhone 13 Mini and what you can expect from the device.
Exterior finish
The iPhone 13 Mini is available in the same colour schemes as the standard iPhone 13: red, starlight, midnight, blue and pink. It also features a ceramic shield front, while the back has a glass and aluminium design.
Storage capacity
You might expect such a compact phone to be short on space - and you’d be wrong. The iPhone 13 Mini is available with identical storage capacity as standard iPhone 13 models - 128GB, 256GB and 512GB respectively. That’s plenty of space for media, photos, music, documents, apps and more - and you’ll also benefit from iCloud storage, too.
It’s safe to say that unless you’re intent on keeping a huge library of things like HD movies stored directly on your phone, the iPhone 13 Mini offers ample storage capacity. However, with streaming and 5G connectivity, you won’t have to!
Size and weight
The iPhone Mini 13 weighs just 140 grams. Its exterior measurements are 131.5mm (height) x 64.2mm (width) x 7.65mm (depth). In comparison, the standard iPhone 13 weighs 173 grams, and measures 146.7mm (height) x 71.55mm (width) x 7.65mm (depth).
Display
Boasting a Super Retina XDR display and 2340x1080 resolution at 476ppi, the iPhone 13 Mini really has to be seen to be believed. The display is complete with rounded corners which follow a beautifully curved design.
In addition to this, you can expect HDR display, true tone, P3 wide colour, haptic touchscreen, fingerprint-resistant coating and support for multiple languages. With a viewable screen size of 5.4”, this smaller incarnation of the latest iPhone is more than sufficient for the needs of most users. However, if you currently own this model and feel like you need a larger screen, you could always sell your iPhone 13 Mini and opt for the standard iPhone 13 instead, which features a 6.1” screen.
Water and dust resistance
Both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini are dust resistant, and each has water resistance to a maximum depth of six metres for up to 30 minutes. These devices are rated IP68 under IEC standard 60529.
CPU
The iPhone 13 Mini boasts an A15 Bionic chipset, complete with a 6-core CPU featuring two performance cores alongside four efficiency cores. It also has a four-core GPU and neural engine (16-core) - the exact same specs as its bigger brother.
Camera
For those who like to capture the moment, the iPhone 13 Mini features a dual 12MP camera system with wide and ultra-wide lenses. With a 2x optical zoom, digital zoom up to 5x, advanced portrait mode, 63MP panoramic options, night mode, red-eye correction, geotagging, burst mode and sapphire crystal lens cover, this is the most advanced iPhone camera yet.
What about video recording?
Those who want to capture precious memories in real-time will fall in love with the 4K video recording options available, which include cinematic mode, auto-zoom, truetone flash, slow-motion support, time-lapse with stabilisation, autofocus, and the ability to take photos while still recording video.
Face ID
The TrueDepth camera can be used to secure the device via facial recognition, known as Face ID. This adds an extra layer of security to the phone and ensures it can only be unlocked by the registered user.
Calls
In addition to making standard phone calls, now you can share experiences like television, movies, music and more in 1080p via SharePlay. With spatial audio, WiFi calling, VoLTE calling and more, the iPhone 13 Mini is the true way to communicate.
Audio/video playback
The iPhone 13 Mini is capable of playing a variety of video and audio formats, including Apple Lossless, FLAC, MP3, AAC, Dolby Digital, HEVC and more. It also supports video mirroring up to 1080p via adapters which are sold separately.
Power
With a lithium-ion battery, you can expect to achieve video playback of up to 17 hours (13 hours streamed) and audio playback of 55 hours, making this device the longest-lasting iPhone Mini yet. It can be charged wirelessly or via USB, with fast-charge providing 50% battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
Do more with iOS 15
Enjoy the most personal and secure mobile operating system yet with iOS 15 on the iPhone 13 Mini. It’s packed with powerful features and has a focus on personal privacy protection. To find out more, head over to the official for a detailed rundown of its many new features.
Conclusion
The Apple iPhone 13 Mini is compact, easy to hold, water-resistant and offers incredible performance. It essentially packs everything you loved about the iPhone 13 into a smaller, more versatile handset. With fantastic camera capabilities and powerful processing, it’s easy to understand why this model is so popular among Apple aficionados.
