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Compare iPhone 17 & iPhone 13 Mini

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

iPhone 17
Out of stock
iPhone 13 Mini
Out of stock

Technical Specifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

iPhone 17 features:

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

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

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 17 or iPhone 13 Mini?

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