Apple iPhone 13 Mini, 256GB, Pink – Unlocked (Renewed)

Llegó en excelente condiciones !!!
Compra segura

Como la descripción mencionaba, está en excelente estado, ni un sólo razguño y con 96% de batería incluso una vez después de actualizar a iOS 18. El color es muy bonito y llamativo. El equipo funciona muy fluído y sin problemas, incluso tenía aplicada una mica. 100% recomendado.

sinceramente tenía miedo de que llegara como rayado o funcionando mal por las reseñas de las demás personas, pero llego en perfectas condiciones, ni un rayón, ni detalles de golpes. La pila llegó con 89% y le funciona todo 🙂
Compre la versión “Excelente”

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 it’s MagSafe accessory.

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.