Please note that this A2629 iPhone 13 mini is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with 5G NR bands n29 (700d MHz) and n71 (600 MHz) nor 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. It is intended for carriers in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, but it is technically compatible with carriers around the world. Unlike other iPhone 13 mini models, it lacks eSIM capability and only supports a single nano-SIM.

All iPhone 13 mini models have a haptic-touch capable 5.4" (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display (2340x1080, 476 ppi) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. On the front -- tucked in the "notch" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting Face ID, takes 12 megapixel photos and shoots 4K video. The rear packs dual 12 megapixel, 4K video-capable Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) cameras. Apple boasts that the Ultra Wide camera has a new sensor that promises more detail and less noise whereas the Wide camera supports "Sensor-shift OIS" for improved shot stabilization. These cameras also support a new "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect (1080p, 30 fps).

The iPhone 13 mini uses an aluminum case with flat sides and has a glass front and back. The front has a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). It has five original color options -- a warm gray (Starlight), "Midnight" (black), blue, (pale) pink, and (PRODUCT) RED, with a sixth option -- Green -- added on March 8, 2022.

Internally, the iPhone 13 mini is powered by a 3.2 GHz "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four efficiency cores -- and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband "for spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, and support for the aforementioned single nano SIM.

Apple estimates that the iPhone 13 mini provides "up to" 55 hours of audio playback, 17 hours of video playback, and 13 hours of streamed video playback.

In mainland China, this specific iPhone 13 mini originally cost RMB 5199, 5999, and 7599 with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It also reportedly originally was offered for monthly payments of RMB 217, 250, and 317, respectively.

On September 7, 2022, Apple cut the price of this iPhone 13 mini to RMB 4699, 5599, and 7399, respectively, paid in full or RMB 196, 233, and 308 if paid monthly for two years. Discounts are available for trade-ins, as well.

Introduction Date:

September 14, 2021*

Discontinued Date:

N/A

Processors:

1 (6 Cores)

Geekbench 2 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Geekbench 4 (SC):

7732

Geekbench 4 (MC):

19120

Geekbench 5 (SC):

1722

Geekbench 5 (MC):

4503

Processor Speed:

3.2 GHz*

Processor Type:

Apple A15 Bionic*

Onboard RAM:

4 GB*

Storage Capacity:

128, 256, 512 GB

Details:

*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 13 mini, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 4 GB of RAM.

Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How?

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

None

Connectivity:

USB-C

Ports:

Lightning Only

Case Type:

Handheld

Form Factor:

iPhone 13 mini

Housing Color:

Metallic Glass*

Controller:

Haptic Touch

Built-in Display:

5.4" Super Retina XDR

Display Resolution:

2340x1080 (476 ppi)

Details:

The iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4" (diagonal) widescreen "Super Retina XDR" OLED screen. It specifically has a 2340x1080 native resolution at 476 ppi, a 2,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio, and 800 nits typical max brightness (1200 nits max brightness HDR). It supports True Tone capability, Wide color (P3), and "Haptic Touch." as well. It has a "Ceramic Shield" front for durability, too.

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Standard Wireless:

802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)*

Standard Bluetooth:

5.0

Details:

*Apple notes that the iPhone 13 mini supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO as well as 5G, Gigabit-class LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband "for spatial awareness," NFC with reader mode, and Express Cards with power reserve (for transit systems).

This specific iPhone 13 mini -- the A2629 sold in China -- supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79); FDD LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66); TD LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)."It is not compatible with 5G NR bands n29 (700d MHz) and n71 (600 MHz) nor 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. It only supports a single nano-SIM; it does not support eSIM capability, either.

Cell Network:

GSM/CDMA/5G*

Camera:

12.0 Megapixels**

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion (2406 mAh)

Battery Life (Music):

55 Hours

Battery Life (Voice):

N/A*

Standby Time:

N/A

Details:

*Apple reports that the iPhone 13 mini provides "up to" 55 hours of audio playback, 17 hours of video playback, and 13 hours of streamed video playback.

The iPhone 13 mini also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (sold separately). It supports wireless charging (Qi) up to 7.5W and MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W, as well.

Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?

Apple Order No:

MLDE3CH/A*

Apple Subfamily:

iPhone 13 mini

Details:

*This model is sold only in mainland China. MLDE3CH/A is the order number for this iPhone 13 mini model in Pink with 128 GB of storage unlocked and contract-free. In Pink, with 256 GB or 512 GB of storage are MLDK3CH/A and MLDQ3CH/A, respectively.

In Blue, the order numbers are MLDG3CH/A, MLDM3CH/A, and MLDT3CH/A; in "Midnight", the order numbers are MLDC3CH/A, MLDH3CH/A, and MLDN3CH/A; in "Starlight", the order numbers are MLDD3CH/A, MLDJ3CH/A, and MLDP3CH/A; in (PRODUCT) RED, the order numbers are MLDF3CH/A, MLDL3CH/A, and MLDR3CH/A.

These iPhone 13 mini models in green added on March 8, 2022, are order numbers MNF53CH/A, MNF63CH/A, and MNF73CH/A, with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively.

Apple Model No:

A2629* (EMC 4030*)

Model ID:

iPhone14,4

Details:

*The Model Number and EMC Number are unique to this model. Apple's official information listed the model number for the iPhone mini 13 sold in Hong Kong as A2628, but this is believed to be incorrect. The Model Identifier is shared by other iPhone 13 mini devices.

Also see: All iPhones with the A2629* Model Number, the 4030* EMC Number, and the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

iOS 15.0 (19A346)

Maximum OS:

Current

Details:

This model fully supports the last version of iOS 15 as well as the current version of the iOS -- iOS 16 -- with the exception of the minor Accessibility Detection and improved Depth of Field features.

Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iOS 16? Which ones?

Dimensions:

5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30*

Avg. Weight:

4.97 oz. (141 g)

Mac Support:

OS X 10.11.6*

Windows Support:

Windows 7+*

Audio Support:

Apple reports that the iPhone 13 mini supports "AAC LC, HE AAC, HE AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC 3), Dolby Digital Plus (E AC 3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)."

Photo Support:

Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 13 mini. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Video Support:

Apple reports that the iPhone 13 mini supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."

It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.

Incl. Accessories:

Ships with a Lightning to USB-C Cable. It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.

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