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AApple iPhone 13 mini

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General

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Series

iPhone 134Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-miniRead 5 October 2026Maker family announcement.

Galaxy S2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A26282Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Identify your iPhone model, exact iPhone 13 mini entry. A2628 is other countries and regions, including UK hardware. Other regional models excluded.

SM-G991B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU and covered native EU manual identifier SM-G991B/DS.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 September 20214Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-miniRead 5 October 2026Date of exact family announcement.

14 January 20213Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPhone 12 mini9Press articlemacrumors.com/2021/09/14/iphone-13-iphone-13-mini-smaller-notch-announcedRead 23 October 2026MacRumors' launch report says the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 keep the 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch sizes of their iPhone 12 predecessors.10Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/iphone-13-miniRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's iPhone 13 mini review calls it a small upgrade over the iPhone 12 mini and says it looks much like the previous device.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Samsung Galaxy S229Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22-review-2396p2.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review of the Galaxy S22 calls the Galaxy S21 its predecessor.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Reference market GB matches represented radio/SIM hardware.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference hardware and RAM/storage only. Other regional configurations excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

(PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Green1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Finish section. This current finish list includes any later maker colour additions.

Phantom Violet, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink, Phantom White3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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5years5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-os-upgrade-one-ui-android-unpacked-2022Read 5 October 2026February 2022 policy expressly includes S21 and S21+ in up to five years of security updates. Starting basis unstated. OS generations are not converted to years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

131.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit maker metric body dimension.

151.7mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

64.2mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit maker metric body dimension.

71.2mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.65mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Explicit maker metric body dimension.

7.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

140g(4.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact handset weight without accessories.

169g(6 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Finish section identifies the external frame material.

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Front

Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Finish section.

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BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Glass back.

Plastic6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own model case section, no sibling back-cover inheritance.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

IP683Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Maximum laboratory water depth. Resistance is not permanent.

1.5m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026IP68 laboratory scope up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes. Not beach or pool use.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Maximum laboratory test time.

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Same freshwater laboratory scope.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. One nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM. Alternative arrangements, maximum two active subscriptions. Exact GB hardware.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions. Embedded SIM presence is explicit, but maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is unstated and omitted.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

5.42in(13.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 5.42 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 5.4 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.2in(15.7 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

475.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

424.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-13-mini-in-review-Powerful-and-ultracompact.575013.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Display specification publishes rounded 19.5:9.

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly states OLED. No backplane technology inferred from adaptive refresh.

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maker display name.

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-13-mini-in-review-Powerful-and-ultracompact.575013.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Display specification states 60 Hz.

120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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48Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Display section. HDR maximum/peak claim, separate from any outdoor brightness.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly lists Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. Playback is distinct from recording.

HDR10+3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Always On Display subsection printed page 125.

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact product diagram.

Punch hole3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 154Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-miniRead 5 October 2026Launch announcement identifies iOS 15. Current specification OS text is not used for launch OS.

Android 113Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Software

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One UI 3.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own software/header identifies One UI 3.1. Review Wi-Fi 6E and S Pen assertions are not transferred.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Apple A15 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed chip.

Exynos 21003Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Process

5nm4Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-miniRead 5 October 2026A15 Bionic launch section explicitly identifies 5-nanometre technology.

5nm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Two performance and four efficiency cores.

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 13 mini

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Chip section. No unproved clocks stored.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

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Max CPU clock

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GPU

Apple 4-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed GPU configuration.

Mali-G78 MP146Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

15.8TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/uk/newsroom/2021/09/apple-introduces-iphone-13-and-iphone-13-miniRead 5 October 2026Exact family launch A15 section states the 16-core Neural Engine can perform 15.8 trillion operations per second.

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Memory

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RAM

4GB7Press articlemacrumors.com/2021/09/15/how-much-ram-in-iphone-13Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 13 mini model named in Xcode 13 device metadata report. Physical installed memory, not virtual expansion. Apple does not publish RAM in model technical specifications.

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR53Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Explicit installed LPDDR5 in UK 8 GB configurations.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Nominal marketed values before formatting. Decimal 1 TB is 1000 GB.

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

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UFS 3.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Installed 128 GB UFS 3.1 in exact Exynos 8/128 reference.

Memory card

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None6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 13 mini

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	12	1.6	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	12	2.4	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical imaging cameras only. Generic autofocus marketing is not assigned to an unproved enum. Focal lengths are omitted where the exact document does not state them.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-13-mini-in-review-Powerful-and-ultracompact.575013.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Camera specification explicitly identifies phase-comparison AF (dual pixel) for the physical main camera. Other camera values remain maker-supported.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	12	1.8	1.8	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	79°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	1.4	Fixed	Not available	120°
Telephoto	64	2	0.8	PDAF	Yes	76°

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact physical three-lens table. Telephoto Hybrid Optic 3X includes cropping and is not stored as physical optical magnification. FF means fixed focus on the ultrawide.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

5×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video and zoom-out range.

30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker flash wording.

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Photographic Styles1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicitly named photographic features.

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 13 mini

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest stated capture rates including 1080p slow motion.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	24
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker-published rear recording maximum and advertised slow-motion mode. Slow-motion sensor-native versus interpolated capture and individual lens scope are unstated. Standalone captured slow-motion maximum omitted. HD960 output omitted. 8K60 playback is not recording.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Dolby Vision recording up to 4K60.

HDR10+7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera setting printed page 64 explicitly HDR10+ recording, distinct from playback formats.

Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Explicit recording codecs.

HEVC8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 64 explicitly HEVC video recording. Slow and super-slow motion cannot use HEVC.

Video stabilisation

Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Main sensor-shift, Cinematic video stabilisation.

OIS, EIS7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 64 video anti-shake. Main and telephoto OIS separately proved by own physical lens table.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Rear 1080p capture rate.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 13 mini

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	12	2.2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One physical front imaging camera. Face ID depth components excluded. Generic autofocus technology is not guessed.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	10	2.2	1.22	Dual Pixel PDAF	80°

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact API front 10 MP, f/2.2 and autofocus Yes. API does not name its autofocus system. Dual Pixel AF, FOV and pixel pitch are independently explicit in this model's UK launch table.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 13 mini

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. Includes 1080p slow motion. Highest overall rates, not ProRes-only rates.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

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Front autofocus

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-13-mini-in-review-Powerful-and-ultracompact.575013.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Additional features states stereo hybrid speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has Lightning and no 3.5 mm socket.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker earjack row. USB Type-C earjack is distinct from a physical 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback section. Does not establish wireless audio codecs.

Dolby Atmos8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos section printed page 120.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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38Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete own-model device layout printed 14 shows top, rear and bottom microphones.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact A2628 Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. Published UMTS/HSPA, LTE, NR and GSM.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact model GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact model UMTS/HSPA MHz frequency ranges, not band IDs.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers, not individual channel frequencies.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact A2628 GB radio list in Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. Other regional models are excluded.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact A2628 GB radio list in Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. Other regional models are excluded.

N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer Sub6 band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers. No mmWave absence inferred.

5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Complete exact A2628 radio list. Sub-6 GHz hardware, no mmWave radios listed.

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling section. Carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact ax 2.4/5 GHz table supports Wi-Fi 6. Review Wi-Fi 6E claims are excluded.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section.

5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. NFC reader mode.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Mobile/Cellular and Wireless section. Ultra Wideband chip.

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Location section. Satellite constellations explicitly named.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

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USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Wired mirroring/output up to 1080p via Lightning Digital AV or VGA adapter, sold separately.

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Explicit wired DisplayPort over USB-C with HDMI adapter, up to 4K60.

IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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Ultrasonic, under-display3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Face ID section. TrueDepth face authentication.

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Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Explicit maker list.

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. Additional physical control beyond ordinary side and volume buttons.

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Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Environmental section identifies the Taptic Engine.

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

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3,880mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026Explicit rated minimum for this model, separate from typical capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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4,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-ion6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 13 mini

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	17
Video streaming	13
Audio playback	55

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up-to maker claims for the exact model. Battery life depends on usage and configuration.

BSamsung Galaxy S21 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	20
Audio playback	68
Talk time	33

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up-to wireless video and wireless audio playback, plus 4G LTE talk time.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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25W6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own power-consumption section explicitly handset maximum 25 W.

Wired charging standards

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USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS, AFC, Quick Charge 2.03Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with separately sold 20 W adapter or higher. Adapter output is not maximum handset input.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. MagSafe and Qi.

Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/make-every-day-epic-with-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-and-galaxy-s21-5gRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

12W6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105047Read 5 October 2026Exact mini-model exception: MagSafe maximum 12 W using at least 9V/2.03A adapter. Specific charging guide takes precedence over generic 15 W line in model tech specs.

15W6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own power-consumption section explicitly wireless maximum 15 W.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

MagSafe, Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. Only standards explicitly documented in this exact specification.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026MagSafe section. Built-in magnet array and alignment magnet.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Mains adapter and EarPods expressly excluded.

No6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-smartphone-review-The-most-affordable-high-end-Galaxy.522690.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own European review standard box excludes charger.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

510Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-13-mini-in-review-Powerful-and-ultracompact.575013.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review measurement box publishes 510 Hz at 100% brightness and below. Prose finds 162.3 to 510.2 Hz above 15% brightness. Below 15% only 60 Hz refresh flicker is detected, so this is not an all-settings rate. Tested 128 GB European hardware, iOS 15.0.2.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, without inferred conversion.

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In the box

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In the box

iPhone 13 mini, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026In the Box section. Exact maker published contents.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1118731Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Exact Apple technical specifications for the represented GB model.

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G991BZADEUARead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1118731Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/111873Read 5 October 2026Apple exact-model technical specification document is published as HTML.

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SM-G991BZADEUA maker specification table.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph7d116e557/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph7d116e557/iosRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 13 mini page in the iPhone User Guide. Model diagram and controls reviewed. Manual version does not prove current stable rollout.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdf8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202401/20240125145825791/SM-G99X_UM_EU_RR_Eng_Rev.1.1_210304.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original native English EU guide cover includes SM-G991B/DS.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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