Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 10, 2026.
iPhone 13 mini
56 refurbished offers across 9 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S21
12 refurbished offers across 4 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 13 mini | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | January 14, 2021 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 | January 29, 2021 |
| Launch price | US$699 · 128 GBnot the current price | $21,499 · 128 GBnot the current price |
| Launch OS | iOS 15 | Android 11 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 4 GBfrom a secondary source | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP (Wide, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, FOV 79deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 64 MP (Telephoto, 3x hybrid optic zoom, OIS, F2.0, FOV 76deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 2,406 mAhfrom a secondary source | 4,000 mAh |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 141 g | 169 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m/30min) | IP68 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (HyperFast Wi-Fi) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Face recognition |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
iPhone 13 mini costs 17% less than Galaxy S21 at 128 GB, grade A, from $4,654 against $5,599.
iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256, 512 GB against 128, 256 GB.
iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 9 against 4.
Choose the iPhone 13 mini if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 17% less than the Galaxy S21 at 128 GB, grade A, from $4,654 versus $5,599.
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 24, 2021, and the Galaxy S21 in January 29, 2021.
- you want more storage options: offers at 128, 256, 512 GB, versus 128, 256 GB for the Galaxy S21.
- you want more shops to compare: 9 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 4 for the Galaxy S21.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 13 mini or the Galaxy S21?
The iPhone 13 mini is cheaper. It costs 17% less at 128 GB, grade A, from $4,654 versus $5,599 for the Galaxy S21.
Which is newer, the iPhone 13 mini or the Galaxy S21?
The iPhone 13 mini is newer. It came out in September 24, 2021 and the Galaxy S21 in January 29, 2021, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 13 mini and the Galaxy S21?
The iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in 9 shops and the Galaxy S21 in 4 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 mini - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 13 mini · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- Apple Security/Software Update release notes index · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 13 mini - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026
- UK PSTI - Connectable Devices Statement of Compliance, iPhone 13 mini (A2628) · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S21
- Make Every Day Epic with Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ - Samsung US Newsroom · September 28, 2026
- Galaxy S21 con descuento en Mexico (references the official launch price of 21,499 pesos) · September 28, 2026
- Galaxy S21 5G | Samsung Mexico (Wayback Machine snapshot, 2021-01-14; the live samsung.com/mx page for this discontinued model now redirects to a generic AI-generated Galaxy S FAQ page with no S21-specific content) · September 28, 2026