Hey guys,
I’m after a brand new iPhone 13 mini. It seems impossible to find. Is there any hope of finding one anymore? I know there’s a lot of eBay listing claiming to be brand new but they’re actually not. Before anyone comes and says “why such an old iPhone” etc, I like the form factor the best.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks!
This listing looks pretty good and reviews check out.
I've also got a 13 Mini, brilliant phone at the perfect size.
These items are listed as Brand New, but that's misleading because the box isn't manufacturer sealed and they don't include the original 12 month apple warranty. They're essentially refurbished to look and function like a brand new phone, and a 12 month warranty is offered by the seller to supplement the original 'manufacturers warranty'.
For all intents and purposes, they're usually going to function just like a brand new phone, and it still might be the best bet if the OP wants to get their hands on one urgently, but they're still not "brand new".
You might be right, in which case it should be eligible for return if the buyer has a problem with that.
Everyone should have a problem with non brand new phones being able to be listed as brand new. It doesn't matter if it's never been used or in mind condition, if it's been opened it's new and not brand new.
@Nillionaire: Hence why I said the reviews checked out on that ebay page. People stating that items were sealed and new as listed.
I got mine at the end of 2023 and even then they were rare as hens teeth, had to chase around Officeworks to find stock. Highly doubt anyone still has any of these they’re selling.
iPhone 13 Mini brand new?
Nah, it's an old model.
why such an old iPhone
You seriously can't be in denial about it being a completely different form factor. I prefer larger phones like the iPhone Plus and iPhone Pro Max and the base and Pro models significantly too small for me. So I can imagine how for those that prefer the mini, they're too big for them.
So? That's the same width difference as between the 16 and the 16 plus. It's also way more of a height difference than between those two. Do you think there's no difference between the normal and plus models (or pro and pro max)?
12% narrower makes a big difference in holding a phone.
It actually makes a pretty big difference, especially for one handed use
How are you questioning someone's phone choices when you choose to be with TPG and complain about outages? Switch.
I don't see the point of the 16e, I think they should replace it with the mini. Below is what we got this year and ideally what I hope we get next year:
2025
2026
100% they should have kept mini in the line up, great form factor
unfortunately we only have ourselves to blame collectively, I guess they were not selling well, hence were cut
Apple messed this up, they released the SE 2 in 2020 and the 13 mini in 2021. Given that consumers of these phones are clearly prioritizing form over LaTeSt tEcH, and are therefore more likely to hold onto their phones for more than a year, initial demand for the 13 mini was significantly hampered. Its popularity should be measured in how its 2nd hand price hasn’t really budged in the last 2 years, while every other iPhone 13 model has depreciated at the usual rate.
2025
iPhone 16e
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple is still selling iPhone 16 too.
Have bought new iphones from here in the past.
They are not local versions, I believe they are Chinese/Asian models. But were new as claimed
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/276447039342?_trkparms=amclksrc%…
That's not the mini
yes my bad. there is another seller with mini. but i cant give you feedback on the other seller - that is if its a new one even though they advertise it as new (599.99
Just look at the others advertised similar items - happy hunting
Hahahaha thanks for the feedback. If I need to get it refurbished, where would be the best place? Lot of places to choose from but unsure. Is OzMobiles any good?
Reebelo
Wouldn’t be safer if I stick to the resellers cause Reebelo is a marketplace?
Absolutely; the marketplaces don't grade consistently compared to resellers who manage their own inventory.
There aren’t heaps, but still a steady supply of great condition 13 mini’s on eBay and marketplace. I think I’ve seen 3 brand new ones in the last year or so, $700-$800 range, 256/512.
i have a iphone 13 mini for work.
its great
I remember seeing brand new listings for iPhone 13 mini on Ozmobile about a month or so ago but they’re all sold out now.
Agree this is a fantastic phone
What about a good condition one and get the battery replaced by apple for 149?
What’s the specific reason for wanting new?
I have been holding onto my 12 mini but the battery is cooked and 64GB is causing trouble.
Agree the form factor is something I wish Apple would revisit, I don’t see the point of an air, yes a bit thinner but still a brick in your pocket
Hmm nice unboxing experience and fear of getting a bad phone lol. I’ll have to give refurbished a shot
I’m similar late 2023 mini 13 buyer who chased Officeworks. Shoulda got 256 Gb.
Love size, thinking if I needed mini upgrade, I’d get best mini 13 from BOOST.
I’ve had 3 refurbished iphones from them - all excellent condition and no issues.
Bring back the mini
I'm sitting here quietly persisting with my 64GB iPhone 12 Mini waiting for the next Mini or even an iPhone fold…
Production ended on them in Sept 2023. I'm sure there are still a few Apple factory sealed brand new units floating around (as I take it this is what you're after), but they're going to be difficult to come by, and they'll almost certainly be overpriced as a result.
I reckon eBay is still your best bet, but you'll have to check often, and look for listings that mention factory sealed brand new unit with the official warranty, but you might be waiting for a long time.