iPhone 13
$235
Lowest: $204-5.2%30d
Last reading today.Recorded todayBack Market US· USD
Small refurbished iPhones: the compact models
As of November 1, 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 $235. 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
We keep models whose screen diagonal is 6.1 inches or less, the size of the standard model since the iPhone 12. Below that, only the 5.4-inch “mini” models remain, discontinued after the 13 generation.
From advice to real prices
iPhone 13
Recorded price
$235
Is this price worth it? Compare it with earlier readings for this model.
Back Market US · recorded November 1, 2026
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 14
$276
Lowest: $261-2.8%30d
Last reading today.
iPhone 16e
$369
Lowest: $351-1.9%30d
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iPhone 15
$396
Lowest: $370-7.7%30d
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iPhone 15 Pro
$500.99
Lowest: $460-7.7%30d
Last reading today.
iPhone 16
$550
Lowest: $516-4.1%30d
Last reading today.Back Market prices change often, depending on the seller, the stock and the cosmetic grade. The prices shown here are indicative and based on our latest observations. Always check the final price on Back Market before buying. How we record prices
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $235 | -5.2% | $204 | $236 | Average | |
 | $276 | -2.8% | $261 | $274 | Average | |
 | $369 | -1.9% | $351 | $365 | Average | |
 | $396 | -7.7% | $370 | $395 | Average | |
 | $500.99 | -7.7% | $460 | $524 | Average | |
 | $550 | -4.1% | $516 | $551 | Average |
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:
Other selections
If this is not the right criterion, these pages sort the same models differently.
Where this list and these prices come from
Model selection comes from published hardware specifications — screen size, connector, chip, lenses — which never change. The prices come from our own readings of the Back Market page, once or twice a day, and change constantly. We do not blur the two: we publish no price we have not observed.
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 November 1, 2026, it was the iPhone 13, at $235 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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