Head to head
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Mini
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 13 has the larger display (6.1" vs 5.4").
- iPhone 13 carries the bigger battery (3,227 mAh vs 2,406 mAh).
- iPhone 13 Mini is lighter (141 g vs 174 g).
- iPhone 13 Mini is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $119 vs $129 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-24 |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 5.4" Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide | 12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3227 mAh | 2406 mAh |
| Charging | Lightning, 20W fast charge, MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | Lightning, 20W fast charge, MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 |
| Weight | 174 g | 141 g |
| Colors at launch | Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED | Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 15 | iOS 15 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m / 30 min) | IP68 (6m / 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Midnight | Midnight |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $129 | $119 |
| Battery replacement | $79 | $79 |
FAQ
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Mini, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 13 Mini?
Both launched in 2021.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 13: 3,227 mAh vs 2,406 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $119 for the iPhone 13 Mini and $129 for the iPhone 13 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Mini?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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