Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 8, 2026.
iPhone 13
96 refurbished offers across 14 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S21 Ultra
9 refurbished offers across 3 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 12, 128, 256 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 13 | Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | January 14, 2021 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 | January 29, 2021 |
| Launch OS | iOS 15 | Android 11 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 3200x1440 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 4 GBfrom a secondary source | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 108 MP (Wide, Phase Detection AF, OIS, F1.8, FOV 83deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS, F2.4, FOV 35deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 10x optical zoom, OIS, F4.9, FOV 10deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 3,227 mAhfrom a secondary source | 5,000 mAh |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 229 g |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 costs 10% less than Galaxy S21 Ultra at 128 GB, grade A, from $5,493 against $6,078.
iPhone 13 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 14 against 3.
Choose the iPhone 13 if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 10% less than the Galaxy S21 Ultra at 128 GB, grade A, from $5,493 versus $6,078.
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 24, 2021, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra in January 29, 2021.
- you want more shops to compare: 14 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 3 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 13 or the Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The iPhone 13 is cheaper. It costs 10% less at 128 GB, grade A, from $5,493 versus $6,078 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Which is newer, the iPhone 13 or the Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The iPhone 13 is newer. It came out in September 24, 2021 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra in January 29, 2021, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 13 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The iPhone 13 has refurbished offers in 14 shops and the Galaxy S21 Ultra in 3 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 13 · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- Apple Security/Software Update release notes index · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 13 - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026
- UK PSTI - Connectable Devices Statement of Compliance, iPhone 13 (A2633) · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S21 Ultra