The 128 GB iPhone 13 sells for between DZD 55,000 and 129,000 in Algeria, at a median of DZD 86,000. That is a DZD 74,000 spread on a phone released in 2021. At DZD 55,000 it is the cheapest way into Apple's ecosystem with 5G. At DZD 129,000 it costs almost as much as a new iPhone 16.
Our November 1, 2026 survey covers eight active offers published by Algerian shops. All concern the 128 GB version, which makes the comparison direct. The prices are listed in the comparison tool.
Why the spread reaches DZD 74,000
Three things explain it. First, condition: a sealed iPhone 13 and a refurbished unit with a replaced battery are not worth the same. Second, provenance: official imported stock, grey-market units and trade-ins do not carry the same warranties. Third, the shop: some retailers apply a 30% margin on Apple products because demand allows it.
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The result is a market where the listed price says almost nothing about the device. Always ask for the exact capacity, battery condition and warranty length before comparing two prices.
What DZD 55,000 buys
At DZD 55,000 the iPhone 13 offers a 6.1-inch OLED screen, an A15 Bionic chip, 5G and a 12 MP sensor. It still runs smoother than many new Android phones at DZD 60,000, and its screen gives nothing away to 2026 mid-rangers.
Apple iPhone 13
4GB RAM · 128GB · 6.1 · Super Retina XDR OLED
Its weakness is the battery: 3,240 mAh, the smallest capacity among recent iPhones. A 2021 unit has been through hundreds of charge cycles. Check battery health in Settings, Battery, Battery Health. Below 80%, budget for a replacement, which costs several thousand dinars.
The real ceiling: DZD 75,000
Above DZD 75,000 the iPhone 13 loses its point. At DZD 86,000 it faces the Galaxy A56 5G at DZD 72,000, newer and better supported. At DZD 99,000 the new iPhone 15 begins. And at DZD 129,000 the 128 GB iPhone 16 is DZD 132,000.
The rule is simple: the iPhone 13 is a good deal under DZD 70,000, debatable between 70,000 and 85,000, and a mistake above that. The DZD 86,000 median means a large part of the market is mispriced. Above that, the gap no longer justifies itself.
New or refurbished?
A "new" iPhone 13 in 2026 can only come from old stock. Apple no longer makes it. If the seller claims it is new, ask for the manufacturing date and the original invoice, and check the serial number on Apple's site.
A serious refurbisher replaces the battery and the screen when needed, and says so. A "like new" unit with no detail on replaced parts should be treated as used. The price difference is justified by that work, not by the box.
Verdict
Buy the iPhone 13 at DZD 55,000 if battery health is above 85% and the seller provides a written warranty. Negotiate between DZD 60,000 and 70,000 for a sound refurbished unit. Above DZD 75,000, take an iPhone 15 at DZD 99,000 or a Galaxy A56 at DZD 72,000. The iPhone 13 remains an excellent phone, just not at any price.
