SIM trays are the lowest-cost part a shop stocks and the easiest one to lose a sale on. The iPhone 13 mini is the worst offender: five colors and a subtle change in tray geometry versus the iPhone 12 mini that has caused real-world mix-ups. This checklist prevents the most common errors.
The five colors and the colors you should stock
| Color | iPhone 13 mini SKU | Stock recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Black | MYL92, MQ1G3 | Stock 3 bins — black is the default |
| White | MLK23, MLK53 | Stock 2 bins — second-highest sales |
| Pink | MLJ43, MLJ63 | Stock 2 bins |
| Blue | MLJ03, MLJ23 | Stock 2 bins |
| (PRODUCT)RED | MLK93, MLE03 | Stock 1 bin |
| Starlight / Midnight | MLJX3, MLK13 | Stock 1 bin — newer colors, lower velocity |
Two geometries that look identical
The iPhone 13 mini SIM tray and the iPhone 12 mini SIM tray are visually identical. They are not interchangeable — the gear position differs, and the tray sits 0.4 mm proud of the frame when the wrong one is installed. Label your bins clearly: "13 mini only — do not mix with 12 mini".
Three failure modes wholesale buyers miss
- Wrong color batch. Customer buys white phone, your drawer has a silver tray. Customer call back within five minutes. Solution: keep colors in separate bins, never pour trays from one bin to another.
- Bent center pin. The tray's central pin is spring-loaded; rough handling bends it. Test the spring feel before sealing the bag. Reject stock that doesn't snap back.
- Plastic dust in the bag. Wrapped trays rub together in shipping and shed micro-debris. Wipe each tray with a microfiber before installing it in a customer's phone.
Reorder triggers
Wholesale buyers should reorder when the bin hits 25% of the historical three-month volume. The 13 mini in particular has a large repeat-customer base in regions where dual-SIM functionality is essential. Stock bins with our SIM tray collection or full iPhone 13 line.
FAQ
Will eSIM customers still buy a SIM tray? Yes — most eSIM phones still have a physical SIM slot for travel / backup SIMs in wholesale markets.
Minimum order quantity? 10 pieces per color as a trial; from 50 pieces per color for tier pricing.