Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 9, 2026.
iPhone 13
128 refurbished offers across 9 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S21
9 refurbished offers across 3 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 13 | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | January 14, 2021 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 | January 29, 2021 |
| Launch OS | iOS 15 | Android 11 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2400x1080 |
| Performance | ||
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP (Wide), 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP (Wide, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, FOV 79deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 64 MP (Telephoto, 3x hybrid optic zoom, OIS, F2.0, FOV 76deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 169 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m/30min) | IP68 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (HyperFast Wi-Fi) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Face recognition |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
At 128 GB, iPhone 13 starts at $749.900 (no grade) and Galaxy S21 at $749.900 (no grade). They share no grade, so this is not a direct comparison.
iPhone 13 has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256, 512 GB against 128, 256 GB.
iPhone 13 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 9 against 3.
Choose the iPhone 13 if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 24, 2021, and the Galaxy S21 in January 29, 2021.
- you want more storage options: offers at 128, 256, 512 GB, versus 128, 256 GB for the Galaxy S21.
- you want more shops to compare: 9 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 3 for the Galaxy S21.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 13 or the Galaxy S21?
Their offers do not match in grade or storage, so this is not a direct comparison. The lowest published price is $749.900 for the iPhone 13 and $749.900 for the Galaxy S21.
Which is newer, the iPhone 13 or the Galaxy S21?
The iPhone 13 is newer. It came out in September 24, 2021 and the Galaxy S21 in January 29, 2021, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 13 and the Galaxy S21?
The iPhone 13 has refurbished offers in 9 shops and the Galaxy S21 in 3 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 - Technical Specifications - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple Newsroom press release - iPhone 13 · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S21
- Make Every Day Epic with Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ - Samsung US Newsroom · September 28, 2026