8 reviews for Apple iPhone 13 Mini, 128GB, Green – Unlocked (Renewed Premium)

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   Dallas Electronics Fan – November 28, 2024

   Pleasantly surprised. Excellent condition, no scratches or dings, passed two diagnostics..
   I was on a waiting list for a ‘Renewed Premium’. Seemed to be a long waiting list. I finally gave up and went with a ‘Renewed’ advertised in excellent condition. Given Amazon’s generous return policy, returning it would have been easy if there had been issues. I probably wouldn’t have tried this with an online retailer other than Amazon or Apple.The supplier was TECHMINT, Amazon was only the purchase portal. There seems to be a number of ‘Amazon-qualified suppliers’ involved. To know who you’re buying from, the ‘ships from/sold by’ info. is on the right side of the product page. There may also be differences in packaging and accessories. Best to read through the advertising to know exactly what you’re buying. Or contact the supplier before purchasing. Given that Amazon backs these purchases, not a concern.It arrived without scratches, dings, or apparent wear. Looks like new. That said, anyone buying a ‘Renewed’ phone should expect varying degrees of condition within the parameters of Amazon’s advertising. I’d suggest buying a ‘Renewed Premium’ for your best chance of a like-new phone. I probably got lucky with a ‘Renewed’.It shipped in *very* well designed and protective box designed for phones. Not likely to be damaged in transit short of extremely heavy crush damage. If you plan on shipping your phone or storing a back-up, I’d suggest keeping it. The box has spacers to accommodate different sizes. Kudos to the packaging engineers. Well done.It was delivered with 100% battery health which almost certainly means that the phone was opened up and the battery replaced. The likelihood of a ‘renewed’ 13 Mini arriving with battery health at 100% is slim to none. I assume that they did this because the phone was traded in with < 80% battery health. The advertising states that the phone will arrive with battery health of ≥ 80%.I ran two diagnostics to check functions. In both cases, no issues. One of the diagnostics is built into iOS. You'll need iOS 17 or later and not a beta release. Search for 'built in iPhone diagnostic' for instructions. There's another which makes doing this quite a bit easier. From the Apple app store search for 'Phone Doctor Plus'. It leans more towards being a function check vs a more sophisticated diagnostic but great for making sure everything works. There's a free and paid version. There are others but these are the only two I've tried.The advertising stated that an MFi certified charging/data cable ships with the phone. Mine shipped with a 3ft cloth jacketed USB C to Lightning charging cable. No branding or print on the cable, no included documentation, no packaging. It appears similar to what you sometimes see without packaging and hanging from peg racks in convenience stores.I have no reason to believe that the provided cable isn't MFi certified and from a reliable manufacturer but without more information, I'd suggest using an Apple product or something from a reliable aftermarket supplier such as Anker or Belkin. Look for 'MFi certified' especially if you want fast charging capability. There are reasons USB C cables can be pricey, especially those designed for high power delivery. Better safe than sorry.Mine shipped without a charger. I checked the interior packaging to be sure. I'd say the same about a charger as I did about the cable - MFi certified and from a reputable manufacturer - Apple, Anker, Belkin, etc. For the 13 Mini, Apple recommends a minimum of a 20 watt charger for optimal/fast charging . Apple's is about 20 dollars. It's also what Apple recommends for powering *the original* MagSafe accessory. The updated version of the MagSafe charger supports faster charging and according to Apple, a minimum of a 30-35 watt charger for optimal performance.Some suppliers advertise that a sim card removal tool is included. Mine didn't. If yours shipped with a sim card (mine did not), I'd suggest reading through the pros and cons of SIM vs eSIM. If eSIM meets your needs, I'd recommend removing the SIM and switching to eSIM. Switching to eSIM can be done in your phone's settings. No expertise or hardware required. Although unlikely if buying from an 'Amazon-qualified supplier' (I assume), SIM cards can be compromised. If you need a SIM card, best to get one from your carrier instead of a mystery SIM.You'll need a case. Without, it's not a matter of if you'll drop it but when. This is my second mini, the first an iPhone 12 Mini. Slippery and with a smaller form factor than other iPhones, very easy lose grip especially if you have large hands. Further, without a case the camera lenses and screen make contact with whatever surface you place them on.The Apple leather case has been my go-to for the last 3-4 iPhones. Very well designed, doesn't add significant bulk, no sharp edges and it slips into and out of a pocket easily. The drop protection has proven to be excellent. Great case for all but extreme circumstances. They're relatively pricey so If you're looking to save, there are often Amazon customer returns available at steeply discounted prices.The iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini cases are not interchangeable. I tried. The camera lens housings are different. The 12 mini case will not fit the 13 mini. The 13 mini case will fit the 12 mini but there will be a gap on the right side of the lens housing.Not to overstate it but If you're considering both the 12 mini and 13 mini, battery life may be problematic for heavy users. True of all phones but somewhat more so for a Mini. If you have a full size phone with a larger battery at ≥ 90% battery health (guesstimate) and often find yourself scrambling to find a charger, the Mini may not be for you.If you're on the move a lot without convenient charging options, a small MagSafe power bank (≤ 5000mAh) will bring some peace of mind and a lot of convenience. Great when traveling. Definitely stick with time tested manufacturers. Anker and Belkin sell a wide variety. Note that the TSA only allows powerbanks in carry-ons.Apple discontinued it's iPhone powerbanks (Magsafe Battery Pack). As of this writing, you can still find them new from third party sources such as Walmart online. Never buy used. There are confirmed and very convincing counterfeits out there so I'd be cautious about which supplier you choose.If you're looking at both the 12 and 13 Minis, the 13 Mini uses an A15 processor which is somewhat more energy efficient and slightly faster. It also has a slightly larger battery. There are other differences including an upgraded camera.Compared to the 12 Mini, I found the differences to be minor in day to day use. Having a ~10% larger battery is nice but given my usage habits, rarely something that makes a difference. Long term, the 13 Mini will receive system updates from Apple for about a year longer. This may be the most value added difference.There are a lot of comparison reviews. Worth checking out before buying. Search for "iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 12 mini".Happy customer. I'm fully committed to the Mini form factor/dimensions. I carry it all day in a front or back pocket and barely know it's there. Having a larger phone with more battery and features is nice but after the novelty wears off, having a phone that disappears into a pocket is more important for some of us. When I need to replace it, perhaps Mini's will be back in the menu from Apple. Hope so.

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   Gabor Gorondi – November 28, 2024

   TOP NOTCH SERVICE from ‘Hybrid IT’ seller
   TLDR: First one I got was HORRENDOUS, but seller communication was exceptional, quick, no hassle, and replacement was awesome!This is a review for the seller ‘Hybrid IT’, not the actual iPhone 13 mini. There are plenty of those already.I bought an ‘acceptable condition’ 13 mini, as I don’t mind scratches and dents if it’ll save a few hundred bucks. I bought from ‘Hybrid IT’ because they had like 99% positive ratings and I know refurbished can be hit and miss. And they had prime shipping.The one they sent was TERRIBLE. The screen was a fake LCD knockoff, the battery health was at 77%, and it was full of scratches on the screen. Far below my already low expectations.I messaged them and they offered me these options:1) replacement,2) return for full refund, or3) to refund the cost of replacing the battery at apple (which is like a third of the cost of the phone itself)They answer surprisingly quickly every time. Literally within a few minutes during the day and within a few hours at night. ____ing impressive! I needed a phone quick so we decided the best option was to buy another one (also ‘acceptable’, same price), and return the old one for a refund, and they would make sure to send a better one the second time.It definitely exceeded my expectations. Almost perfect condition, 98% battery, no scratches basically. I think it was a fair outcome/settlement for wasting my time with an insultingly bad one the first time. I would’ve been fine with ‘acceptable’ condition but the first one I got was not even up to par with Amazon’s standards.I’m really happy with the second one and how they handle customer service. Thanks Hybrid IT!!! Oh, and this isn’t a fake review! A happy customer, crazy right???

3. 

   Bunny – November 28, 2024

   Not a domestic IPhone.
   I bought a 13 mini in Refurbished – Excellent condition. When I received it I wasn’t all that impressed with the packaging. Simple cardboard box and surprisingly, not much protective material for the phone itself. It was simply put into a plastic sleeve and thrown in the box. It did come with a charging cube and cable. Anyways, the phone itself was in pretty good condition. Perfect screen. The back of the phone was also pretty perfect minus a few scratches. The perimeter of the phone however had some damage but again, nothing awful. My issue begins when I try to switch my SIM card from my old phone to this new phone. Turns out the phone I got was originally bought in China which wouldn’t be a big deal but my phone carrier is having connectivity issues. It’s completely fine on WiFi but I’m not always connected to WiFi. Either way I decided to test it out and I am indeed having connectivity issues. So, unfortunately, I will be returning this phone for that reason. I bought from the seller Woot and have decided to try buying a phone from them again once my refund is processed so I will update once I receive the newly ordered phone.— update —So I opted to instead buy from Amazon directly. I didn’t want to risk getting another foreign phone and I went with the right option. Came in great condition. There is a small scratch on the screen itself (even though I bought in “excellent” condition, but it’s seriously not even noticeable unless im actively looking for it). Battery health is at 89% which is great. The back of the phone is perfect. Was a bit dirty when I first got it but nothing a little alcohol and qtips won’t help. So far it’s working great, no issues at all. The switch from my old phone was super easy. It came in a sort of vacuum sealed plastic instead of just thrown in the box. It did only come with a charging cable though, no block. If that matters. Overall, if the option is available I would go with buying from Amazon directly instead of a third party seller to avoid any issues.

4. 

   Mario – November 28, 2024

   Para ser de uso, está en buen estado, solo con un pequeño raspón en la parte superior derecha y su funcionamiento muy bien.

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   Liz – November 28, 2024

   El equipo llegó en buen estado, la batería está al 100%, solo tiene algunos detalles en la cámara y en la esquina pero fuera de eso está muy bien. Llevo más de un mes usándolo y hasta ahora todo bien con su funcionamiento.

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   Jacqueline Hickey – November 28, 2024

   Je suis très satisfaite. Il a vraiment l’air d’un neuf, la batterie est à 100%, aucune égratignure, je ne regrette pas mon achat. Il est petit et c’est ce que je voulais

7. 

   Dragos Voinea – November 28, 2024

   Good

8. 

   david – November 28, 2024

   La verdad si fue exactamente lo que esperaba, me ha funcionado super bien, la bateria me vino al 98, me anime porque la mayoria de criticas decian que venia con buena bateria cosa que en otros no! Y esta excelente este! La verdad sin dudarlo volveria a comprar aqui, el cel solo me vino con un rayoncito pequeño en la pantalla casi ni senpercibe y otro detalle en una esquina muuuy poco visible, es lo que esperaba 😊