Apple iPhone 13 mini (CA/MX/JP/SA/A2626) 128, 256, 512 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 13 mini - MLJF3VC/A* - iPhone14,4 - A2626* - 3996*
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Please note that this A2626 iPhone 13 mini is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. It is intended for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia as well as the US possessions of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the USVI, but is technically compatible with carriers around the world.
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 Dual SIM (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM or dual eSIMs).
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.
Price varies by country, but in Canada, this specific iPhone 13 mini originally cost C$949, C$1089, and C$1359 with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It originally was offered for monthly payments of C$39.54, C$45.37, and C$56.62, respectively.
On September 7, 2022, Apple cut the price of this model to C$849, C$999, and C$1269, respectively, paid in full or C$35.37, C$41.62, and C$52.87 if paid monthly for two years. Discounts were available for trade-ins, as well.The iPhone 13 mini was discontinued entirely on September 12, 2023.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 14, 2021* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 2023 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was announced on September 14, 2021, became available for pre-order on September 17, 2021, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 24, 2021. The green color option was added on March 8, 2022.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2021. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 64-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
7732 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
19120 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1722 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
4503 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
3.2 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A15 Bionic* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone 13 mini uses a 5 nm "A15 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as a "16-core Neural Engine." The processor has six cores -- two "performance" cores and four "efficiency" cores. Third-party software reports a clockspeed around 3.2 GHz. It has a 4-core GPU, as well.
Also see: How fast are the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max compared to one another? How fast are they compared to earlier iPhone models? |
| 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 |
| Details: |
The iPhone 13 mini models are capable of charging and syncing by USB-C via its Lightning connector. It does not have a "traditional" headphone jack. It does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, either. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C |
Ports: |
Lightning Only |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 13 mini |
| Housing Color: |
Metallic Glass* |
Controller: |
Haptic Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 13 mini models originally were available in five colors -- a warm gray (Starlight), "Midnight" (black), blue, (pale) pink, and (PRODUCT) RED. A sixth option, green, was added on March 8, 2022.
Both the front and back are glass surfaces; the front uses a "Ceramic shield" for durability. The case is made of aluminum and the device is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of six meters up to 30 minutes).
This model supports 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 A2626 sold primarily in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia -- supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." It does not support 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261). |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/CDMA/5G* |
Camera: |
12.0 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A2626 iPhone 13 mini supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." It does not support 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261).
**The iPhone 13 mini models have dual rear cameras and a single front camera. The rear has dual 12 megapixel Ultra Wide and Wide cameras. The Ultra Wide has a f/2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view whereas the Wide has a f/1.6 aperture. It supports a simulated 2x optical zoom out and digital zoom up to 5x. It supports 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps as well as 1080p HD video at 25, 30, or 60 fps and 720p HD video at 30 fps. The Ultra Wide 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 front "TrueDepth" camera is 12 megapixels, has a f/2.2 aperture, and supports 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps and 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps. |
| 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?
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| Apple Order No: |
MLJF3VC/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 13 mini |
| Details: |
*Order numbers vary by country. MLJF3VC/A is the order number in Canada for this iPhone 13 mini model in Pink with 128 GB of storage unlocked and contract-free. In Pink, in Canada, with 256 GB or 512 GB of storage are MLJL3VC/A and MLJU3VC/A, respectively.
In Canada, in Blue, the order numbers are MLJH3VC/A, MLJN3VC/A, and MLJY3VC/A; in "Midnight", the order numbers are MLJC3VC/A, MLJJ3VC/A, and MLJP3VC/A; in "Starlight", the order numbers are MLJE3VC/A, MLJK3VC/A, and MLJR3VC/A; in (PRODUCT) RED, the order numbers are MLJG3VC/A, MLJM3VC/A, and MLJW3VC/A.
In Canada, unlocked and contract-free, the iPhone 13 mini models in green added on March 8, 2022, are order numbers MNFC3VC/A, MNFD3VC/A, and MNFE3VC/A, with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2626* (EMC 3996*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone14,4 |
| Details: |
*The Model Number and EMC Number are unique to this model. The Model Identifier is shared by other iPhone 13 mini devices.
Also see: All iPhones with the A2626* Model Number, the 3996* EMC Number, and the iPhone14,4 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 15.0 (19A346) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the final version of iOS 15; iOS 16 with the exception of the minor Accessibility Detection and improved Depth of Field features; and iOS 17 except for Point and Speak accessibility functionality.
This model also fully supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 18 -- with the exception of the Messages via Satellite and Apple Intelligence (AI) features.
Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30* |
Avg. Weight: |
4.97 oz. (141 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.11.6* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7+* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPhone 13 mini model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.10.10 or later. |
| 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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| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This model was not sold in the United States. It was sold in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia as well as the US possessions of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the USVI. Price varies by country, but in Canada, this specific iPhone 13 mini originally cost C$949, C$1089, and C$1359 with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It also originally was offered for monthly payments of C$39.54, C$45.37, and C$56.62, respectively. Confusingly, Apple initially reported these numbers incorrectly as C$158.16, C$181.50, and C$226.50, respectively.
On September 7, 2022, Apple cut the price of this model to C$849, C$999, and C$1269, respectively, paid in full or C$35.37, C$41.62, and C$52.87 if paid monthly for two years.
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Global original prices for the iPhone 13 mini (CA/MX/JP/SA/A2626) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$949, C$1089, C$1359 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
MXN $17,999, $20,999, $25,999 |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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