Product information
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 5 x 3 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
| ASIN | B09LKXHWCF |
| Item model number | A2626 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17 in Amazon Renewed (See Top 100 in Amazon Renewed) #10 in Renewed Smartphones |
| OS | iOS 15 |
| RAM | 125 GB |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Other camera features | Rear, Front |
| Form Factor | Slate |
| Color | Blue |
| Battery Power Rating | 2406 Milliamp Hours |
| Whats in the box | Apple iPhone, Charging Cable |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Date First Available | November 10, 2021 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Standing screen display size | 5.4 Inches |
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Dallas Electronics Fan –
I was on a waiting list for a ‘Renewed Premium’. Seemed to be a long waiting list. I finally gave up and went with a ‘Renewed’ advertised in excellent condition. Given Amazon’s generous return policy, returning it would have been easy if there had been issues. I probably wouldn’t have tried this with an online retailer other than Amazon or Apple.The supplier was TECHMINT, Amazon was only the purchase portal. There seems to be a number of ‘Amazon-qualified suppliers’ involved. To know who you’re buying from, the ‘ships from/sold by’ info. is on the right side of the product page. There may also be differences in packaging and accessories. Best to read through the advertising to know exactly what you’re buying. Or contact the supplier before purchasing. Given that Amazon backs these purchases, not a concern.It arrived without scratches, dings, or apparent wear. Looks like new. That said, anyone buying a ‘Renewed’ phone should expect varying degrees of condition within the parameters of Amazon’s advertising. I’d suggest buying a ‘Renewed Premium’ for your best chance of a like-new phone. I probably got lucky with a ‘Renewed’.It shipped in *very* well designed and protective box designed for phones. Not likely to be damaged in transit short of extremely heavy crush damage. If you plan on shipping your phone or storing a back-up, I’d suggest keeping it. The box has spacers to accommodate different sizes. Kudos to the packaging engineers that designed this. Well done.It was delivered with 100% battery health which almost certainly means that the phone was opened up and the battery replaced. The likelihood of a ‘renewed’ 13 Mini arriving with battery health at 100% is slim to none. I assume that they did this because the phone was traded in with < 80% battery health. The advertising states that the phone will arrive with battery health of ≥ 80%.I ran two diagnostics to check functions. In both cases, no issues. One of the diagnostics is built into iOS. You'll need iOS 17 or later and not a beta release. Search for 'built in iPhone diagnostic' for instructions. There's another which makes doing this quite a bit easier. From the Apple app store search for 'Phone Doctor Plus'. It leans more towards being a function check vs a more sophisticated diagnostic but great for making sure everything works. There's a free and paid version. There are others but these are the only two I've tried.Alternatively, you can take it to an Apple store and ask them to do it for you. Your carrier may also have on-site diagnostic capability. Best to call ahead and ask.The advertising stated that an MFi certified charging/data cable ships with the phone. Mine shipped with a 3ft cloth jacketed USB C to Lightning charging cable. No branding or print on the cable, no included documentation, no packaging. It appears similar to what you sometimes see without packaging and hanging from peg racks in convenience stores.I have no reason to believe that the provided cable isn't MFi certified and from a reliable manufacturer but without more information, I'd suggest using an Apple product or something from a reliable aftermarket supplier such as Anker or Belkin. Look for 'MFi certified' especially if you want fast charging capability. There are reasons USB C cables can be pricey, especially those designed for high power delivery. Better safe than sorry.Mine shipped without a charger. I checked the interior packaging to be sure. I'd say the same about a charger as I did about the cable - MFi certified and from a reputable manufacturer - Apple, Anker, Belkin, etc. For the 13 Mini, Apple recommends a minimum of a 20 watt charger for optimal/fast charging. Apple's is about 20 dollars. It's also what Apple recommends for powering it's MagSafe accessory.Some suppliers advertise that a sim card removal tool is included. Mine didn't. If yours shipped with a sim card (mine did not), I'd suggest reading through the pros and cons of SIM vs eSIM. If eSIM meets your needs, I'd recommend removing the SIM and switching to eSIM. Switching to eSIM can be done in your phone's settings. No expertise or hardware required. Although unlikely if buying from an 'Amazon-qualified supplier' (I assume), SIM cards can be compromised. If you need a SIM card, best to get one from your carrier instead of a mystery SIM.You'll need a case. Without, it's not a matter of if you'll drop it but when. This is my second mini, the first an iPhone 12 Mini. Slippery and with a smaller form factor than other iPhones, very easy lose grip especially if you have large hands. Further, without a case the camera lenses and screen make contact with whatever surface you place them on.The Apple leather case has been my go-to for the last 3-4 iPhones. Very well designed, doesn't add significant bulk, no sharp edges and it slips into and out of a pocket easily. The drop protection has proven to be excellent. Great case for all but extreme circumstances. They're relatively pricey so If you're looking to save, there are often Amazon customer returns available at steeply discounted prices.The iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini cases are not interchangeable. I tried. The camera lens housings are different. The 12 mini case will not fit the 13 mini. The 13 mini case will fit the 12 mini but there will be a gap on the right side of the lens housing.Not to overstate it but If you're considering both the 12 mini and 13 mini, battery life may be problematic for heavy users. True of all phones but somewhat more so for a Mini. If you have a full size phone with a larger battery at ≥ 90% battery health (guesstimate) and often find yourself scrambling to find a charger, the Mini may not be for you.If you're on the move a lot without convenient charging options, a small MagSafe power bank (≤ 5000mAh) will bring some peace of mind and a lot of convenience. Great when traveling. Definitely stick with time tested manufacturers. Anker and Belkin sell a wide variety. Note that the TSA only allows powerbanks in carry-ons.Apple discontinued it's iPhone powerbanks (Magsafe Battery Pack). As of this writing, you can still find them new from third party sources such as Walmart online. Never buy used. There are confirmed and very convincing counterfeits out there so I'd be cautious about which supplier you choose.If you're looking at both the 12 and 13 Minis, the 13 Mini uses an A15 processor which is somewhat more energy efficient and slightly faster. It also has a slightly larger battery. There are other differences including an upgraded camera.Compared to the 12 Mini, I found the differences to be virtually unnoticeable in day to day use. Perhaps most significant is that the 13 Mini will receive system updates from Apple for about a year longer and having a ~10% larger battery is nice.There are a lot of comparison reviews. Worth checking out before buying. Search for "iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 12 mini". Laptopmag.com's review is good given that it's a direct comparison and details the camera differences.Happy customer. I'm fully committed to the Mini form factor/dimensions. I carry it all day in a front or back pocket and barely know it's there. When I need to replace it, perhaps Mini's will be back in the menu from Apple. Hope so.
Gabor Gorondi –
TLDR: First one I got was HORRENDOUS, but seller communication was exceptional, quick, no hassle, and replacement was awesome!This is a review for the seller ‘Hybrid IT’, not the actual iPhone 13 mini. There are plenty of those already.I bought an ‘acceptable condition’ 13 mini, as I don’t mind scratches and dents if it’ll save a few hundred bucks. I bought from ‘Hybrid IT’ because they had like 99% positive ratings and I know refurbished can be hit and miss. And they had prime shipping.The one they sent was TERRIBLE. The screen was a fake LCD knockoff, the battery health was at 77%, and it was full of scratches on the screen. Far below my already low expectations.I messaged them and they offered me these options:1) replacement,2) return for full refund, or3) to refund the cost of replacing the battery at apple (which is like a third of the cost of the phone itself)They answer surprisingly quickly every time. Literally within a few minutes during the day and within a few hours at night. ____ing impressive! I needed a phone quick so we decided the best option was to buy another one (also ‘acceptable’, same price), and return the old one for a refund, and they would make sure to send a better one the second time.It definitely exceeded my expectations. Almost perfect condition, 98% battery, no scratches basically. I think it was a fair outcome/settlement for wasting my time with an insultingly bad one the first time. I would’ve been fine with ‘acceptable’ condition but the first one I got was not even up to par with Amazon’s standards.I’m really happy with the second one and how they handle customer service. Thanks Hybrid IT!!! Oh, and this isn’t a fake review! A happy customer, crazy right???
wmf –
After reading reviews with some problems, I ordered an iphone 13 mini from Amazon Renewed Premium supplied by Hybrid IT. It arrived in excellent condition, no scratches, fully working, with battery capacity at 96%.
McScruff8188McScruff8188 –
The media could not be loaded. Where do I begin? The package arrived earlier than expected, the package was delivered in good condition. When you open the “Amazon renewed premium” white cardboard box you will find the device, (in my case it is the iPhone 13 mini in (product) RED. Upon inspection the device had no visible signs of any cosmetic damage whatsoever. The device booted up with no problems and it was an absolutely stunning experience for us, (my son especially) in the box, you get a receipt from the seller and warranty information, a card with the phones IMEI with a checklist of the 20+ point inspection along with the testing specialist’s signature. The battery health percentage was at a lower 92% which was a bit lower than I’d expected given the last device had a full 100% battery health percentage. It did give me an option to add AppleCare + (which I did) and as far as I can tell there’s been nothing on here that has had to be fixed, repaired or replaced. The camera is excellent and just what you’d expect from a 13 model, the small but not too small screen fits perfectly in your hand, you can put it in your pocket without having a huge bulge, the most comfortable iPhone since the iPhone 5s/SE first Gen. I did drop the device in the few minutes I didn’t have my case on and it dented the top left corner of the back of the frame near the camera bump. The fall was only about an inch and a half so it’s a first in my entire life of owning an iPhone where I got a dent from a two inch drop and it’s irking me that I can’t get it fixed. But I have had an iPhone mini before, both models and the durability is top notch if you wear a case. Camera quality is amazing, especially when you consider that it is almost 3 years old now!I would rate this seller as well as the item a solid 10/10!Definitely recommend and if you’re hesitant, don’t be. Their customer support is extremely friendly and reliable. I want to give a shout out to Hybrid IT Support for their service and help me get the right product for my son’s birthday! Although I wish I would have went with the blue color and more storage. I will definitely be buying from this company again!
Russel TorrezRussel Torrez –
So, if you are planning on getting a 13 mini, please read my real experience with this phone (12 weeks with this iPhone 13 mini – starlight color)1- you really have to rely on luck, getting a 13 mini in 100% workable condition ( with its now increasing cost, I got it around $340 or less) I recommend to trust MOBILESUPPLY, Hybrid IT, Woot; they are highly rated, they had return and refund programs and a ton of reviews that you can see and test on your own. Still, they can give you the most broken phone if you are not lucky.2- Battery life is a real struggle- I got my mini with 100% battery health and now is at 90%, which I wonder, but I’ve heard many people struggling with this situation. Either way, it doesn’t matter how high it is or if you try the “prolong battery life in your iPhone by turning X” hacks; it will always be draining no matter what. The main apps or stuff that drains the battery of my mini were: -All social media apps (facebook took 32% of my battery while using it by 29 minutes). -5G networks or no signal found. -Listening to music at high volume with screen turn off (turn on is way worse) with the speakers at max (THIS IS GOING TO KILL YOUR MINI). My battery went from 69 to 18 in the spam of an hour.In conclusion, the 13 mini is probably the best mini phone to ever exist for me, the size form is perfect and being the 13 series makes it better; has everything except 120 of refresh rate, 3 cameras and a big battery. I give it 5/5 due to this reasons, is up to you to see how it works for you; Minis are going to be rare in a future I guess, so I recommend buying the green color one, it came before the release of the 14 series and there is less of those than the other colors.My mini came with scuffs and scratches around the screen (take note, excellent condition = no screen scratches and still it came with scratches) and camera lenses, everything else is good and works perfectly fine (it came with a screen protector in order to hide the severe scratches on the screen, that’s why in the pictures is broken because I wanted to know why there where scratches). Everything else works perfectly fine and I enjoy the small size!!I hope this essay helps you in your purchase of a mini phone 🙂
L. Laws –
My wife wanted a newer phone but didn’t want to pay the new phone price. After looking at a lot of phones we decided to give a renewed phone a shot and we are glad we did. It looked brand new not a scratch on the screen or the back. There was a tiny tiny ding in the outside corner, but if you put your phone in any kind of case you’re never gonna see. The battery life is great charges to 100%. It’s unlocked so we can choose whatever carrier we want. She decided on a carrier and it’s working perfectly. Would highly recommend going this route to anyone needing an upgrade but not the upgrade price
Danny –
Honestly, buying electronics like this from Amazon isn’t my favorite thing to do, but since it is for my work phone and I don’t use it as much, I figured why not. Since that phone (iphone7) is due for an update.I was impressed, the phone came absolutely perfect. Everything was similar. That you like the solid at above 90%. I don’t have a single complaint.
Zach –
Used an iPhone 12 mini until the battery crapped out and upgraded to this unit. They fixed all the little issues the 12 mini had except the random call drops- it is majorly improved but still occasionally crops up. The battery is at least 30-40% better than the 12 mini and the screen gets much brighter. Very happy with the purchase, wish I had done it sooner, to be honest.
Ricardo –
I had the iPhone 13 (normal size) and found it too big to carry in my jeans pocket – but this device fits perfectly!Apple should launch new versions of the iPhone mini, I don’t need a phone with a screen as big as a tablet!I love the dual SIM function (one eSIM, one nanaSIM).The camera is also very good (at least good enough for me!).
Amazon Customer –
I was so nervous about buying a used phone I couldn’t inspect beforehand and from an online seller like Amazon. I wanted to go for renewed premium over just renewed for the peace of mind, but the price difference was too steep. after tons of research and reading reviews, I took a risk on a renewed iPhone 13 mini from Woot after researching the seller. The phone arrived in near perfect condition (that I can tell) and with 87% battery. It came with a generic charger plug and cable. Hopefully I won’t be back to update this review in a few weeks and retract everything, but so far no regrets!