Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 20, 2026.
iPhone 13 mini
14 refurbished offers across 4 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Galaxy S21
2 refurbished offers across 1 compared shop
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128 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 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 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.
Galaxy S21 costs 41% less than iPhone 13 mini at 128 GB, grade B, from $219.900 against $369.990.
iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256 GB against 128 GB.
iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 4 against 1.
Choose the iPhone 13 mini if...
- 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 GB, versus 128 GB for the Galaxy S21.
- you want more shops to compare: 4 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 1 for the Galaxy S21.
Choose the Galaxy S21 if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 41% less than the iPhone 13 mini at 128 GB, grade B, from $219.900 versus $369.990.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 13 mini or the Galaxy S21?
The Galaxy S21 is cheaper. It costs 41% less at 128 GB, grade B, from $219.900 versus $369.990 for the iPhone 13 mini.
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 4 shops and the Galaxy S21 in 1 shop.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 mini - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 13 mini · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S21
- Make Every Day Epic with Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ - Samsung US Newsroom · September 28, 2026