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Compare iPhone 13 Mini & iPhone 17

Compare key specs of iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 17 to choose the model that fits your needs.

iPhone 13 Mini
Out of stock
iPhone 17
Out of stock

Technical Specifications

Color
Midnight, Pink, Blue, Starlight, Product Red, Green
Sage, White, Blue, Purple, Black
Storage
128GB, 256GB
256GB, 512GB
Display
5.4 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone
Super Retina XDR, 120 Hz ProMotion, Always-On, HDR, True Tone
Display Resolution
2340 × 1080 pixels (~476 ppi)
2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)
Camera
Dual 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6) + Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
Dual 48 MP (main + ultra-wide) with PDAF & OIS
Front camera
12 MP (f/2.2) TrueDepth camera; Portrait mode, Night mode, 4K video up to 60 fps
18 MP Center Stage with autofocus
Battery
2438 mAh (non-removable Li-ion); up to 17 hours video playback
3,692 mAh., Up to ~30 h video playback, Fast charging (50% in ~20 min with 40 W)
Water Resistance
IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 min)
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS
5G (sub-6 GHz), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C (charging + data up to USB 2.0)
Security
Face ID (3D facial recognition), Secure Enclave, encrypted storage
Face ID (TrueDepth camera)
Chip
Apple A15 Bionic chip with 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 chip with 5-core GPU
Data Network
5G / Gigabit LTE / GSM / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA+
5G, 4G, LTE, 3G
Subscription Type
Unlocked
Unlocked
SIM Card Capability
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM)
Dual
SIM card type 1
Nano-SIM
eSIM
SIM card type 2
eSIM
eSIM (second active)
Operating-System
Initially iOS 15; upgradeable to the latest iOS version
iOS 26 (latest)
Cosmetic Condition
Refurbished-certified
Refurbished-certified
Release Year
2021
2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the display and screen size differences between iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 17?

iPhone 13 Mini features a 5.4 inches (diagonal), Super Retina XDR OLED; HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels (~476 ppi), while iPhone 17 offers a Super Retina XDR, 120 Hz ProMotion, Always-On, HDR, True Tone with a resolution of 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi). These differences can affect sharpness, brightness, and overall viewing experience.

Which iPhone has the better camera - iPhone 13 Mini or iPhone 17?

Cameras on iPhones are consistently high-quality across all models.

iPhone 13 Mini features:

  • Rear camera: Dual 12 MP rear cameras: Wide (f/1.6) + Ultra Wide (f/2.4)
  • Front camera: 12 MP (f/2.2) TrueDepth camera; Portrait mode, Night mode, 4K video up to 60 fps

iPhone 17 features:

  • Rear camera: Dual 48 MP (main + ultra-wide) with PDAF & OIS
  • Front camera: 18 MP Center Stage with autofocus

Depending on your priorities - such as low-light performance, ultra-wide shots, or video quality - one model may offer features better suited to your needs.

Which iPhone has better battery life - iPhone 13 Mini or iPhone 17?

The iPhone 13 Mini has a 2438 mAh battery while the iPhone 17 comes with a 3692 mAh battery. iPhones refurbished by Remobile have a battery capacity of at least 86% or above and function optimally.