The recent iPhone 13 was announced in 2021. Alongside it, Apple also announced the iPhone 13 Mini which is essentially the smallest and the most affordable phone in that variant. The iPhone 13 came in three different variants and iPhone 13 mini is one of those variants.
The iPhone 13 Mini's price ranges from 729 dollars for the 128 GB model and goes up to 1029 dollars for the 512 GB version. The prices could also be dropping to 700-1000 dollars depending on the carrier you get the phone from.
When we compare the iPhone 13 Mini with its predecessors, it comes with certain refinements, however, the design concept is very similar. There are a few changes here and there such as a 20 per cent smaller notch and the diagonally shaped arrangement of the 2 cameras on the back of the device.
There are a few missing features on the phone such as a 120 Hz refresh rate, Apple ProRes, ProRAW support, macro photography and also a telephoto lens. But the iPhone 13 Mini impresses with its A15 Bionic Chip, a Super Retina XDR OLED display, longer battery life and a decent 5G connectivity.
The dual-camera system in the iPhone 13 Mini comes with a bigger sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and also features an ultrawide camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Apple released 5 different models of the iPhone 13 Mini simultaneously.
The iPhone 13 mini also comes in different models and colours depending on the geographical location you reside in and also the connectivity specifications of the region you live in. The iPhone 13 mini models have been since divided into three different categories namely the A2481, A2626, A2628, A2629 and A2630.
All of these five models of the iPhone 13 Mini have a lot of significant differences in their LTE and 5G capabilities in order to cater to the connectivity and also the different laws of the specific. Before someone buys a new iPhone 13 Mini it is important that you check whether or not the phone will be supportive and suitable for your region or not.
Even though they have the same design and hardware, the 4G LTE bands and the 5G cellular bands are quite different since they are made according to a specific region or country.
If you are planning to buy the iPhone 13 Mini from any sort of international forum for yourself or to gift it to others then you need to ensure that you are buying the right model of the phone.
So in this article let us look at the differences between the different model numbers, their respective differences and also the region they would work the best in.
What is the Major Difference between the A2481, A2626, A2628, A2629, and A2630 iPhone 13 Mini Models
The iPhone 13 Mini would be coming with some advancements from the previous generation and also five different Models to choose from. All of these models have separate variants in terms of storage capacity and colours to entertain the groups of consumers.
Below, we would be discussing the list of the model number variations of the iPhone 13 Mini so that the user can pick the one that would be supporting your region and also would turn out to be a good purchase.
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iPhone 13 Mini Overview
The iPhone 13 Mini is quite a bit similar in feel and aesthetics in comparison to its previous generation. The phone comes with a flat edge design, textured matte glass back, and diagonal camera alignment. There are some minor subtle changes, such as reducing the front notch by 20 per cent and also comes with newer colours.
The iPhone 13 is powered by a powerful by the latest and the strongest A15 bionic chip which is supposed to be more than 50 per cent faster than the current phones which pose as the market competitors. The device also comes with a Super Retina XDR OLED display, longer battery life, doubled base storage and also the best 5G connectivity.
The camera department has significantly improved with the newly engineered wider sensor on the camera. There are a few more noticeable feature add-ons such as Smart HDR 4, cinematic mode and so on.
This model is limited and exclusive to the United States and it features both sub 6 GHz and mmWave 5G spectrum bands. If you are from the United States then this is the model you should be looking out for.
Colour and Variants of the Phone
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
- FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
- TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
- 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
- 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261)
The iPhone 13 Mini A2626 is manufactured for the markets of Canada, Japan, Mexico and a couple of other countries. The Japanese model comes with the default camera shutter sound which cannot be disabled. The phone comes with a dual sim capability with a nano-SIM and eSim and also supports Dual eSim.
Colour and Storage Variants:
Cellular Bands
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) - For Japanese model
- FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
- TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
- 5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
Part Numbers
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This iPhone 13 model is a global variant and is made to sell in most the countries in Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. The Korean version of this model comes with a camera shuttle sound
Colour and Storage Variants
This version of the iPhone is specifically designed for the China mainland region. Also, when it comes with a physical dual sim support wherein you can use two SIM cards at once without an eSim card. However, this phone model does not support facetime or WiFi calling.
Colour and Storage Variants
Cellular Bands
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
- TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
- 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n79)
Part Numbers
This version of the iPhone 13 Mini is designed for Russia and its nearby countries. This separate model was made by Apple since Russian Law requires certain applications during the initial setup of the phone.
