Apple iPhone 13
Apple · Released September 24, 2021

iPhone 13

A15 Bionic, sensor-shift stabilization and battery life that still covers a full day.

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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 13 if you want a dependable used or refurbished iPhone: the A15 Bionic still runs current iOS smoothly, sensor-shift stabilization makes the dual 12MP cameras steady in low light, Cinematic mode adds video depth effects, and battery life is a big step up over the iPhone 12. Skip it if you want a smooth 120Hz screen or a telephoto, because the 6.1-inch OLED is 60Hz and there are only wide and ultrawide cameras.

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Key specs
Modules
12 MP f/1.6 (wide) +
Wired charging
20 wired, 50% in 30 min
Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1200 nits
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.1" (155 mm)
Resolution
1170x2532
Refresh
60 Hz
Brightness
800 nits
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Performance
Processor
A15 Bionic
GPU
4-core GPU
RAM
4 GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
iOS 15
Battery
Capacity
3227 mAh
Wired charge
15 W
Body
Weight
6.1 oz (174 g)
Dimensions
height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm); width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm); depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.1" (155 mm) · 60 HzSuper Retina XDR · HDR10, Dolby Vision
ChipsetA15 Bionic4 GB RAM · 4-core GPU
Main camera12 + 12 MP12 MP · f/1.6 · wide
Front camera12 MP12 MP · f/2.2 · wide
RAM / storage4 GB · 128GB, 256GB, 512GBiOS 15
Battery3,227 mAh15W wired
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Available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 13 if you want a dependable used or refurbished iPhone: the A15 Bionic still runs current iOS smoothly, sensor-shift stabilization makes the dual 12MP cameras steady in low light, Cinematic mode adds video depth effects, and battery life is a big step up over the iPhone 12. Skip it if you want a smooth 120Hz screen or a telephoto, because the 6.1-inch OLED is 60Hz and there are only wide and ultrawide cameras.

Best for

Buyers who want a reliable, long-supported iPhone.

Not for

Anyone who wants 120Hz or optical zoom.

Main strengthA15 Bionic still fast
Main weakness60Hz display
Reasons to buy
A15 Bionic still fast
Sensor-shift stabilized 12MP main camera
Strong all-day battery life
Smaller notch than the iPhone 12
Reasons to avoid
60Hz display
No telephoto camera
Slow 20W wired charging
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Head to head

How it stacks up

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VS
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AlternativeiPhone 15 Pro
Display
6.1"6.1"
Chipset
A15 BionicA17 Pro
Battery
32273274
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VS
AlternativeOppo K14x
Display
6.1"6.75"
Chipset
A15 Bionic6.75″ display, Dimensity 6300 chipset, 6500 mAh battery, 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM
Battery
32276500
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Apple iPhone 13
This deviceiPhone 13
VS
Oppo K15 Pro+
AlternativeOppo K15 Pro+
Display
6.1"6.78"
Chipset
A15 Bionic6.78″ display, Dimensity 9500s chipset, 8000 mAh battery, 512 GB storage, 12 GB RAM, Crystal Shield Glass
Battery
32278000
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Product data

Full specifications

46 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1200 nits
Pixel density
460 ppi
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision

Performance

CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)

Main camera

Modules
  • 12 MP f/1.6 (wide) +
  • 12 MP f/2.4 (ultrawide)
Video
4K
24 / 25 / 30 / 60 fps
1080p
30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps

Selfie camera

Modules
12 MP f/2.2

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
20 wired, 50% in 30 min
Wireless charging
15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G
✓

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou
NFC
✓
USB / ports
Lightning

Body

Dimensions
5.78 in (14.7 cm)
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Released
September 24, 2024
Operating system
iOS 15
Price
$699

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
894400
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