Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 21, 2026.
iPhone 13 mini
35 refurbished offers across 3 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S21 Ultra
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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Performance | ||
| 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 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 141 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.
At 128 GB, iPhone 13 mini starts at S/ 1,099.00 (no grade) and Galaxy S21 Ultra at S/ 1,109.00 (no grade). The offers for Galaxy S21 Ultra state no grade, so this is not a direct comparison.
iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256, 512 GB against 128 GB.
iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 3 against 1.
Choose the iPhone 13 mini if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 24, 2021, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra in January 29, 2021.
- you want more storage options: offers at 128, 256, 512 GB, versus 128 GB for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
- you want more shops to compare: 3 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 1 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 13 mini or the Galaxy S21 Ultra?
Their offers do not match in grade or storage, so this is not a direct comparison. The lowest published price is S/ 1,099.00 for the iPhone 13 mini and S/ 1,109.00 for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Which is newer, the iPhone 13 mini or the Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The iPhone 13 mini 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 mini and the Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The iPhone 13 mini has refurbished offers in 3 shops and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 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 Ultra