iPhone 13 mini: what it's worth and whether to upgrade
Apple Trade In pays up to $145 in the United States, HK$1,200 in Hong Kong and £135 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 mini (Apple, 24 Sept 2026). In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$4,000 to NT$6,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage. The iPhone 13 mini gets iOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPhone 13 mini sells for, by country
The best quote for an iPhone 13 mini ranges from 16.4% of a new iPhone 18 Pro's price in India to 7.7% in Austria.
| Country | Apple Trade In | Best local quote | vs new 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ₹18,500 | ₹27,000 CeX | 16.4% |
| Japan | ¥30,000 | ¥34,000 イオシス 買取 | 15.5% |
| South Korea | ₩210,000 | ₩274,000 세티즌 Cetizen | 13.8% |
| Spain | - | €199 CeX | 13.5% |
| Switzerland | - | CHF 160 verkaufen.ch | 13.3% |
| United Kingdom | £135 | £158 CeX | 13.2% |
| Singapore | - | $250 Mister Mobile | 13.2% |
| Portugal | - | €192 CeX | 12.8% |
| United States | $145 | $138 GadgetGone | 12.1% |
| Malaysia | RM 650 | - | 11.8% |
| Germany | €170 | - | 11.7% |
| Australia | $220 | $242 CeX | 11.5% |
| France | €170 | - | 11.5% |
| Canada | $200 | - | 11.4% |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,200 | HK$900 Tradein852 先達 | 11.4% |
| Mexico | - | MX$3,352 CeX | 11.2% |
| Netherlands | - | €161 CeX | 10.9% |
| Taiwan | NT$4,800 | NT$4,000 地標網通 | 10.7% |
| Poland | - | 672 PLN CeX | 10.7% |
| Sweden | - | 1 718 kr HappyPhone | 10.4% |
| Italy | - | €144 CeX | 9.7% |
| China mainland | CN¥950 | - | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 480 | AED 150 SellMyPhone.ae | 9.4% |
| Ireland | - | €140 CeX | 9.4% |
| New Zealand | - | $234 Device Repair Guy | 9.2% |
| Austria | - | € 111 eBörse | 7.7% |
Should you upgrade from the iPhone 13 mini?
Your 13 mini is 5 years old. The 18 Pro is a real step up.
- It is 5 years old. Apps and iOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPhone 18 Pro adds over the iPhone 13 mini
- A20 Pro chip, 5 generations newer than your A15.
- 36 hours of video playback, against 17 on yours (both with a new battery).
- Apple Intelligence and the new Siri, which need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- A 120Hz screen instead of 60Hz, so scrolling is noticeably smoother.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your phone, laptop and iPad.
- A telephoto lens, which your phone does not have.
- A 48MP main camera instead of 12MP.
In the United States, an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB costs $1,199. After selling an iPhone 13 mini it costs $1,033 to $1,061. Your own result depends on battery health, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your phone.
iPhone 13 mini vs current iPhones
| 13 mini | 18 Pro | 17 | 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A15 | A20 Pro | A19 | A19 |
| Video playback | 17 hrs | 36 hrs | 30 hrs | 26 hrs |
| iOS updates | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPhone 13 mini get iOS 27?
Yes. iOS 27 runs on iPhone 11 and later, so the iPhone 13 mini is still supported.
Can the iPhone 13 mini run Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence and the new Siri need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How much is an iPhone 13 mini worth?
Apple Trade In pays up to $145 in the United States, HK$1,200 in Hong Kong and £135 in the United Kingdom for an iPhone 13 mini. In Taiwan, local shops pay NT$4,000 to NT$6,000 for one in good condition, depending on storage.
More
iPhone 12 Pro Max · iPhone 13 · iPhone 13 Pro · iPhone 13 Pro Max · iPhone 13
Trade-in prices by country: Australia · Austria · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · South Korea · Spain · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: Apple Trade In and the local shops named above, checked 24 Sept 2026. How we collect and calculate.