Refurbished iPhone 13 mini 256GB Blue, T-Mobile
$294
Lowest Fair price 
Back Market
- 1‑year warranty
- 30‑day returns
- Free shipping
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Refurbished iPhone 13 mini prices today
2 offers from 1 seller today, $294 to $332.
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- Back Market calls it Premium or Excellent
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- Back Market calls it Good
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From $294 for this configuration, at 1 of 1 sellers
- Back Market calls it Fair
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iPhone 13 mini specs
- Screen
- 5.4" OLED display · 476ppi at a resolution of 2340x1080
- Processor
- Apple 3.2 GHz 6-core A15 Bionic
- Memory
- 4GB
- Carrier
- T-Mobile
- Has
- Face ID, MagSafe charger, wireless charging, water resistant
- Does not have
- Touch ID, headphone jack, USB-C port
- Supported cellular bands
- GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 19003G: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21004G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 715G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261
- Shipped with
- iOS 15 or above
- Latest software
- iOS 27
- Wi-Fi generation
- 6
- Part numbers
- MLHX3-TMOBILE_US
- Model identifier
- iPhone14,4
- Model number
- A2481
- EMC number
- 3994
- Released
- September 13, 2021
- Discontinued
- September 11, 2023
- Weight
- 0.31 lb
- Size (H x W x D)
- 5.18in x 2.53in x 0.3in
Questions about the iPhone 13 mini
What is MLHX3-TMOBILE_US?
MLHX3-TMOBILE_US is Apple's part number for the iPhone 13 mini 256GB Blue. Its model number is A2481. Apple released it in September 13, 2021. Its launch price was $829. Apple sold it new until September 11, 2023. It runs iOS 27.
Which seller has the cheapest refurbished iPhone 13 mini?
Today it is Back Market, at $294 for a Fair (C) unit with 1‑year warranty. The cheapest Good unit is $332 at Back Market.
What warranty comes with a refurbished iPhone 13 mini?
It depends on the seller. On this page: Back Market 1‑year warranty. Every seller here takes returns for 30 days.
Will a refurbished iPhone work with my carrier?
An unlocked refurbished iPhone works with any carrier that supports its network bands, so it is the safe choice when you are unsure. A carrier-locked iPhone only works on the network it was tied to. RefurbMe shows each listing's carrier and lets you filter to unlocked models, so you can match a phone to your network before you buy.
Full answer: Will a refurbished iPhone work with my carrier?
Are refurbished phones locked to a carrier?
Some refurbished phones are locked to a single carrier, and some are sold unlocked. A carrier-locked iPhone only works with SIMs from the network it was tied to, while an unlocked one works on any compatible carrier. On RefurbMe you can see the status before you buy, because every iPhone listing shows its carrier and you can filter to unlocked models only.
Can I use eSIM on a refurbished iPhone?
Yes. Refurbished iPhones support eSIM if the original model includes eSIM hardware. The refurbishment process does not affect eSIM capability. Any iPhone XS or later supports eSIM, and all iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air are eSIM-only worldwide (no physical SIM tray).
Do refurbished iPhones have a new battery?
Not every refurbished iPhone gets a new battery, but Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones always do. Apple states that every unit it refurbishes receives a brand-new battery and outer shell. Third-party refurbishers instead test the existing battery and replace it only if it falls below their standard. Whether the battery is new depends on who refurbished the phone.
Will a refurbished iPhone have an activation lock?
No. A refurbished iPhone from a professional refurbisher should never have an activation lock. Reputable sellers remove iCloud Activation Lock and erase all previous user data as a standard part of the refurbishment process.
Full answer: Will a refurbished iPhone have an activation lock?