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85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
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What's in the box
- Your Apple iPhone 13 mini – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Apple iPhone 13 mini – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
A refurbished iPhone 13 mini is the Apple iPhone 13 mini (2021): a 5.4-inch, 140g iPhone, pre-owned, tested and unlocked for every UK network, with 5G and the A15 Bionic. Choose 128GB, 256GB or 512GB, graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, from £264.99, with a 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Apple's UK technical specifications. Updated 30 Sep 2026
A15 Bionic
Chip(4-core GPU)5.4-inch
Display5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340 x 1080, notch12MP Main
Rear cameras(ƒ/1.6), 12MP Ultra Wide85% on
Battery healthAt least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good), measured at dispatchSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB or 512GB
- Colours
- (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink or Green
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM and eSIM
- Display
- 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340 x 1080, notch
- Chip
- A15 Bionic (4-core GPU)
- Rear cameras
- 12MP Main (ƒ/1.6), 12MP Ultra Wide
- Battery life (Apple, when new)
- Up to 17 hours video playback
- Port
- Lightning; MagSafe up to 15W
- What's in the box
- Phone, free charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri for orders by 3pm UK time, from Manchester
- Returns
- 30 days on unused items; 14-day legal right to cancel
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
The iPhone 13 mini works on EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, with 5G where available. Apple specifies Dual SIM with a nano-SIM and an eSIM, with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. A second hand iPhone 13 mini from us needs no network unlock.
02Display
Apple specifies a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 2340 x 1080 pixels and 476 ppi, 800 nits typical and 1,200 nits HDR. It's 64.2mm wide and weighs 140g.
03Performance and storage
It has the same A15 Bionic as the iPhone 13, with a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU. There's no card slot; 256GB suits anyone who keeps a lot of video on the phone.
04Cameras
Apple lists the same cameras as the iPhone 13: a 12MP Main at ƒ/1.6 with sensor-shift stabilisation, a 12MP Ultra Wide at ƒ/2.4 and a 12MP ƒ/2.2 front camera. There's no telephoto.
05Battery and charging
Apple rates it at up to 17 hours of video and 55 hours of audio when new, against 19 and 75 for the iPhone 13. Every grade has at least 85% battery health at dispatch. It charges over Lightning with MagSafe up to 15W.
06Software updates
Apple lists the iPhone 13 mini for iOS 27, current on 30 Sep 2026. Apple's UK PSTI statements commit to at least five years of security updates from first supply; first sold in September 2021, it has now reached that minimum, and further updates aren't promised. It doesn't support Apple Intelligence.
07iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 and iPhone 14
vs iPhone 12 mini: Apple moves from the A14 to the A15 and rates video at 17 hours (12 mini: 15), at 140g against 135g. vs iPhone 13: identical chip and cameras; the 13 is 6.1 inches, 173g and rated for 19 hours. vs iPhone 14: there's no mini, so the smallest step up is 6.1 inches.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
This iPhone 13 mini is pre-owned, not new or sealed: tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's Apple ID, with Activation Lock off. It's refurbished by The Tech Gadgets, not Apple, and the grade describes cosmetic wear. Like New: no visible marks on the screen or body. Excellent: light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length. Very Good: visible marks on the body; the screen is in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. See how we test and grade. Small phones get pocketed a lot, so check the grade for frame wear.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Our view
Is a refurbished iPhone 13 mini worth buying in 2026?
Yes, if a compact phone matters more to you than battery life. Apple didn't make an iPhone 14 mini, so this is the last 5.4-inch model before the range grew, with the A15 Bionic and iOS 27. The trade-offs are 17 hours of rated video, Lightning, no Crash Detection, and a security minimum that has been reached.
Who it's for
It suits one-handed users, runners and anyone who finds modern phones too big. If you use your phone heavily all day, the iPhone 13 lasts longer and costs less here. On a tighter budget, the iPhone 12 mini is the same size.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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Is it unlocked?
Yes. It's unlocked for every UK network, including EE, O2, Vodafone, Three and giffgaff. Apple specifies a nano-SIM plus an eSIM, so SIM-only plans and eSIM both work.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Apple iPhone 13 mini – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
Is the iPhone 13 mini still worth it in 2026?
Yes, if size matters most. It runs iOS 27 on the A15 Bionic, but battery life is shorter than larger models and there's no Crash Detection.
Is there an iPhone 14 mini?
No. Apple replaced the mini with the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus in 2022, so the iPhone 13 mini was the last mini before that change.
Does the iPhone 13 mini battery last a day?
For light to moderate use, usually; heavy users may need a top-up. Apple rated it for 17 hours of video when new, and a used battery gives less.
iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 13: which should I buy?
Choose the mini for size and weight; choose the iPhone 13 for longer battery life. Both have the same chip and cameras.
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