Small refurbished iPhones: the compact models
As of September 16, 2026, 6 of the refurbished iPhone models we track on Back Market US have a 6.1-inch screen or smaller. The cheapest of them is the iPhone 13, at $230. Model selection comes from published hardware specifications; every price comes from our own readings.
The compact format has all but disappeared from new stock: since the “mini” models ended, the smallest iPhone sold is 6.1 inches. Refurbished is now the only place to find smaller. 6 of the models we track on Back Market US sit under that bar.
The criterion, precisely
The selection
The models that qualify, cheapest first
Entry prices recorded on Back Market US, across all storage sizes and cosmetic grades. Each card also places that price within the model's own history.
iPhone 13
$230
Very low
iPhone 14
$276
Average
iPhone 16e
$367
Average
iPhone 15
$392
High
iPhone 16
$537
Average
iPhone 15 Pro
$545
High
Indicative prices, not a guarantee
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The detail, with recorded prices
The cheapest model in the selection is not necessarily the one in the best buying window. The “lowest” and “average” columns place today's price against each model's history.
| Model | Current price | 30 days | Lowest | Average | Trend | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $230 | $226 | $243 | Very low | ||
| $276 | $261 | $270 | Average | ||
| $367 | $353 | $365 | Average | ||
| $392 | $370 | $389 | High | ||
| $537 | $516 | $547 | Average | ||
| $545 | $489 | $533 | High |
The larger formats, for comparison
The models below go beyond 6.1 inches. The gap looks small on paper but is obvious in a pocket and in one hand. The tracked models concerned:
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Where this list and these prices come from
Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest iPhone still available refurbished?
The 5.4-inch “mini” models are the most compact of the recent generations. Apple discontinued them after the 13 generation: they are now only found refurbished or second-hand.
Below that, you have to go back to the 4.7-inch iPhone SE, whose format and screen belong to another era.
What is the cheapest small refurbished iPhone?
As of September 16, 2026, it was the iPhone 13, at $230 on Back Market US.
One caveat: compact models that became rare do not fall like the others. Demand often exceeds supply, and the price can climb back.
Does a small iPhone always have less battery life?
A smaller body holds a smaller battery, mechanically. At equal generation, a compact model therefore lasts less than a standard model or a “Plus”.
We do not measure battery life and publish no figure on it: the real state of a refurbished device's battery depends on its past, which we do not observe.
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