Is iPhone 13 still worth buying in 2025? The unexpected comeback

Four years after its launch in 2021, iPhone 13 is still a hot selling model in the refurbished consumer market.

With iPhone 17 series now on shelves, and pricing at ~AU$1399 in 2025, this once flagship device has remain it's market.

1. Performance

   The iPhone 13's A15 Bionic chip remains powerful in 2025. It's supported by the most updated iOS 26. Users of iPhone 13 don't have to worry about missing the new Liquid Glass design of iOS 26.

2. Camera

   The 12MP dual-camera system excels at everyday photography. The cinematic mode gives a professional shallow depth of field to vlogs.

   
   

3. Battery

   It has a longer lasting battery than the previous models, lasting 12 hours of moderate use for a used phone with > 85% battery health.

4. Price and Value

   Ming, offers a price starting from AU$484 for a refurbished iPhone 13 which is only 1/3 of the price of the newest iPhone 17.