Head to head · 2 phones

iPhone 13 vs 16

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 phones
iPhone 13
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The short verdict

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iPhone 13
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16
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Choose the iPhone 13 if
  • Buyers who want a reliable, long-supported iPhone.
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Choose the 16 if
  • Larger screen (6.89 vs 6.1 in)
  • Smoother motion (165 vs 60 Hz)
  • Bigger battery (7,500 vs 3,227 mAh)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 131 win
−0.8"Easier one-handed use6.1" vs 6.9"
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Why pick the165 wins
+13%Larger screen6.89 vs 6.1 in
+175%Smoother motion165 vs 60 Hz
+132%Bigger battery7,500 vs 3,227 mAh
10.0×Faster wired charging150 vs 15 W
+200%More RAM for multitasking12 vs 4 GB
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Display3 differences
Screen size
6.1"
6.89"
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels
1440x3168
Refresh rate
60 Hz
165 Hz
Performance1 difference
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
Octa Core Processor
Memory1 difference
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Main camera1 difference
Primary camera
12 MP
50 MP
Battery & Charging2 differences
Capacity
3,227 mAh
7,500 mAh
Wired charging
20 wired, 50% in 30 min
150W
Body1 difference
Weight
174 g
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Launch & Software1 difference
Released
September 24, 2024
2026-09-29
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