Apple iPhone 13 Mini, 128GB, Starlight - Unlocked (Renewed)
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Size: 128GB
Color: Starlight
Service provider: Unlocked
Product grade: Renewed
Features
- Unlocked
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to come with a battery that exceeds 80% of original capacity.
- Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arms length. Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
Description
Apple iPhone 13 Mini, 128GB, Starlight - Unlocked (Renewed)
Brand: Apple
Operating System: iOS 15
Ram Memory Installed Size: 4 GB
CPU Model: Intel Core 5
CPU Speed: 3.23 GHz
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
Screen Size: 5.4 Inches
Resolution: 2340 x 1080
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Model Name: iPhone 13 mini
Operating System: iOS 15
RAM Memory Installed: 4 GB
Processor Series: Intel Core 5
Processor Speed: 3.23 GHz
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
Color: Starlight
SIM Card Slot Count: Dual SIM
Connector Type: Lightning
Form Factor: Slate
Biometric Security Feature: Face Recognition
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Additional Features: Wireless Charging
Camera Description: Front, Rear
Shooting Modes: High Dynamic Range
Battery Capacity: 2438 Milliamp Hours
Battery Description: Lithium-Ion
Battery Power: 2406 Milliamp Hours
Item Weight: 0.31 Pounds
Item Dimensions: 5.18 x 2.53 x 0.3 inches
Battery Average Life: 18 Hours
Screen Size: 5.4 Inches
Resolution: 2340 x 1080
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Display Type: OLED
Display Resolution Maximum: 2340x1080 Pixels
Wireless Provider: Unlocked for All Carriers
Cellular Technology: 5G
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Network Technology: GSM, LTE
Brand: Apple
Model Year: 2021
Built-In Media: Apple iPhone 13 Mini, USB Cable
Manufacturer: Apple
Model Series: 2021
Specific Uses For Product: Entertainment
UPC: 753575963835
Warranty Description: 90 Day
Frequently asked questions
The 'Renewed' in the listing signifies that the iPhone 13 Mini has been refurbished. This typically involves thorough cleaning, inspection and repair (if necessary) by a certified seller or third-party provider. The product's functionality should be just like a new device and comes with all relevant accessories.
The iPhone 13 Mini in this particular listing comes with 128GB of storage. This is plenty of space for apps, photos, videos and other files.
The term 'Unlocked' signifies that the iPhone 13 Mini is not tied to any specific carrier. This means you can choose your preferred provider or even switch between providers as per your convenience.
The 'Starlight' color is a distinctive shade offered for the iPhone 13 Mini. It's known for its unique blend of silver and a touch of gold, providing a subtle, luxurious appearance to the device.
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š Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
Overall, customers have expressed satisfaction with this refurbished iPhone 13 Mini, praising its excellent condition and strong battery life. Some users have highlighted encountering minor issues such as location sharing not supported due to the original region of purchase, and specific sound problems, although these appear to be less common, thus heavily reliant on the particular unit received.
Pros
- š Phone usually arrives in excellent condition
- š Often retains a good battery life
- š¼ Provides a cost-effective way to own an iPhone 13 Mini
- š Good choice for people with smaller hands owing to the phone's compact size.
Cons
- š Some users experienced sound issues
- š A few users faced location-sharing limitations
- š® Quality may vary between units, indicating an element of luck with the purchase
Should I Buy It?
Given the glowing reviews around the like-new condition and great battery life of these refurbished iPhone 13 Mini, this represents a solid choice for customers looking for a compact, top-of-the-line smartphone at a reduced price. Minor noted issues appear to be exceptions rather than the norm. Please ensure to thoroughly check your unit upon receipt to ascertain it meets your expectations.
Size: 512GB
Color: Starlight
Service provider: Unlocked
Product grade: Renewed
Iām writing this review with a few caveats I will get to. First of all, the iPhone 13 mini is truly the best iPhone for people who want a phone that feels like a phone and not like they are carrying around a tablet. I have been using the iPhone 16 Pro since it came out and had no idea what I was missing in this older model until I was talking to a friend about his. He told me it was the best phone ever made and he would not get rid of his until he couldnāt get replacement parts or unless they made a new updated mini, which it sounds like they have no plans to do (a shame). I was telling him that I have been traveling with work and when Iām pulling a bag, I need to be able to work my phone well with one hand. The 16 Pro is not good for this. I donāt like cases, I donāt want to use a pop socket - I just want a pretty sleek unencumbered iPhone. So I was on a mission and itās not an easy one when youāre picky about the condition and the phone can only be found in the used/renewed/refurbished channels. I had hesitations about buying from Amazon resale because of other items Iāve gotten from them that didnāt seem like they were inspected. I took a risk. I purchased the starlight 256gb from Amazon (not a marketplace seller). It was still a pretty penny considering the age of the mini, but the minis hold their value due to the cult following they have. I received it and it was absolutely perfect - didnāt look like it had ever been used, though the battery capacity was 85%ā¦which was okay but nothing wonderful. In the meantime, I decided I would prefer the 512gb since I plan to keep this a long time, so I decided to order one, also from Amazon resale, since the 256 was in such pristine condition and I knew I had 90 days to decide regardless. The 512gb through Amazon was a crazy priceā¦marked as excellent but over $550 with taxes (I had paid $330 for the 256gb). Cut to a day later, I see that a seller has the 512 starlight marked as excellent and it was $385. I reached out to them and asked them about the battery health and they were wonderful - got back to me really quickly and said 99%. So I thought, well, for $385 vs $550, Iāll cancel the Amazon order and order this one. Unfortunately it was too late to cancel the Amazon one - it had already shipped - so my intention was to just send it straight back as soon as it was delivered. The one from the actual cellphone reseller got here quickly and for the price, was represented well - it did have 2 corners with blemishes that look like theyāre from a drop, but they werenāt terrible but having seen the pristine 256gb version from Amazon, I was being overly picky. The battery was 100%, as they had told me, which was great, but what I noticed was the screen had been replaced. Iām okay with screen replacements - any phone from 2021 has probably had one, as well as any battery that shows 100% on a phone from 2021 is a replaced battery. These are not bad things. What I do know from having a screen replaced years ago through one of the shops that uses an aftermarket part is the screens are not as flat as appleās genuine screen if you get a replacement from them. It almost has waves in it, especially along the edges. They look fine if you arenāt picky to the degree I am, or looking at the phone from an angle, but Iāve found they are not always reliable screens with regard to the responsiveness. As soon as I saw this, I packed it back up and set up a return through the seller and took it straight to the UPS store. Cut to my next Amazon delivery, the 512gb model that I had been unable to cancel arrives. Since the one from the reseller didnāt work out for me, I said, well, letās check this out because if itās perfect, then I guess itās worth the $550 spent. Open it up and WOW! The body of it is just like the 256 I had gotten. Pristine - not a drop ding or scratch in sight. Perfect screenā¦remarkableā¦but I wanted to check the battery. When I got it up and running, I checked the battery capacity and it was at 100%. Under the battery details it even lists it as a Genuine battery, so it was ārenewedā with Apple OEM. I could not be more thrilled even though it cost way more than a phone from 2021 should. But Iām keeping it for the long haul so itās worth it knowing I donāt have a battery replacement in the near future. Iāve got the 90 days to see how it functions but I feel pretty good about this one. TL;DR - the iPhone mini is a phone you will be addicted to after use. Itās so functional and what a āphoneā should be. Do not hesitate to order one shipped from and sold by Amazon.com. I can confirm they have fantastic quality control when it comes to their phones.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026 by Jill
Size: 256GB
Color: Midnight
Service provider: Unlocked
Product grade: Renewed
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 painless if there had been issues. I probably wouldn't have tried this with an online retailer other than Amazon and Apple. The supplier was TECHMINT, Amazon 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, those 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 a *very* well designed and protective box designed for phones. Not much larger than the boxes Apple packages iPhones in and similarly sturdy. Well suited for protecting the phone during shipping. 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. 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. Amazon advertising states that the phone will arrive with battery health of ā„ 80%. Notably, the battery was recognized by iOS as 'genuine' (thanks TECHMINT). Batteries that are not can lead to various issues, most importantly, safety issues. Look up "how to check if an iPhone battery is genuine". If it isn't, I'd suggest returning it to the supplier. I'd also suggest reaching out to the supplier before purchase and asking what the battery health will be. In my experience with the iPhone 12 Mini, once you drop into the high 80% range, battery life becomes more noticeable. Note that Apple recommends replacing an iPhone battery when it reaches 80% battery health. 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's not a diagnostic as much as it is a function check but good for making sure everything works. There's a free and paid version. There are others but these are the only two I've tried. The advertising stated that an MFi certified charging/data cable ships with the phone. Mine shipped with a 3ft braided USB C to Lightning charging cable. No branding or print on the cable, no included documentation, no packaging. It appears similar to what you'll 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, best to use an Apple product or something from an established 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. Mine shipped without a charger. I'd say the same about a charger as I did about the cable - MFi certified and from a reputable manufacturer - Apple, Belkin, Anker, 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 *the original* MagSafe accessory. The updated version of the MagSafe charger supports faster charging and according to Apple, a minimum of a 30 watt charger for optimal performance. 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 2-3 iPhones. Very well designed, doesn't add significant bulk, comfortable to grip, 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. eBay is another good source. 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. If you have a full size phone with a larger battery at ā„ 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 power bank (ā¤ 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 power banks (Magsafe Battery Pack). As of this writing, you can still find them new from third party sources such as Walmart and eBay. Never buy used. There are confirmed and very convincing counterfeits out there so I'd be cautious about which supplier you choose. Look up "how to check if an Apple Magsafe Battery Pack is counterfeit". 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 ~10% larger battery. There are quite a few other differences including an upgraded camera. In day to day use, I found the differences to be negligible. I suspect that most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference without knowing what to look for. Definitely worth reading comparison reviews. Some of the updates will be important for some, less so for others. Search for "iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 12 mini". If you read only one, Laptopmag.com did a good real-world comparison. Long term, the 13 Mini will receive system/feature updates from Apple for about a year longer. This may be the most value added difference. Generally speaking, Apple devices continue to receive security updates beyond the point that they are no longer supported with system/feature updates. When the security updates stop, best to replace the phone. 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. Having a phone with more screen, battery and features is nice but after the novelty wears off, having a phone that disappears into a pocket is more important for some of us. Sadly, not enough of us for Apple to justify continued production. When I need to replace it, perhaps Mini's will be back in the menu from Apple. Hope so.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024 by Dallas Electronics Fan