iPhone 13 - Technical Specifications (2024)

iPhone13

Finish

iPhone13

(PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Green

Ceramic Shield front
Glass back and aluminum design

Capacity1

iPhone13

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

Size and Weight2

iPhone13

Weight:

6.14 ounces (174 grams)

Display

iPhone13

  • Super Retina XDR display
  • 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLEDdisplay
  • 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460ppi
  • HDR display
  • TrueTone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • Haptic Touch
  • 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness(HDR)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characterssimultaneously

The iPhone13 display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant3

Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Chip

  • A15 Bionic chip
  • 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
  • 4‑core GPU
  • 16‑core NeuralEngine

Camera

  • Dual 12MP camera system: Main and Ultra Wide cameras
  • Main: ƒ/1.6 aperture
  • Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control
  • Portrait Lighting with six effects
  • Sensor-shift optical image stabilization (Main)
  • TrueTone flash
  • Panorama (up to 63MP)
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • 100% Focus Pixels (Main)
  • Night mode
  • Deep Fusion
  • Smart HDR 4
  • Photographic Styles
  • Wide color capture for photos and LivePhotos
  • Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
  • Advanced red-eye correction
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Photo geotagging
  • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording

  • Cinematic mode (1080p at 30 fps)
  • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
  • Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Main)
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom up to 3x
  • Audio zoom
  • TrueToneflash
  • QuickTake video
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Night mode Time-lapse
  • Cinematic videostabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
  • Stereo recording

TrueDepth Camera

  • 12MP camera
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control
  • Portrait Lighting with six effects
  • Animoji and Memoji
  • Night mode
  • Deep Fusion
  • Smart HDR 4
  • Photographic Styles
  • Cinematic mode (1080p at 30 fps)
  • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Night mode Time-lapse
  • Cinematic videostabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
  • QuickTake video
  • Wide color capture for photos and LivePhotos
  • Lens correction
  • Retina Flash
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode

FaceID

  • Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

ApplePay

  • Pay with your iPhone using FaceID in stores, within apps, and on theweb
  • Send and receive money in Messages with Apple Cash4
  • Complete purchases made with ApplePay on your Mac
  • Pay for your ride using ExpressTransit5

Learn more about ApplePay

Learn more about AppleCash

AppleCard

  • Credit card created by Apple, designed for iPhone
  • Get unlimited 3% Daily Cash at Apple and select merchants,6 2% with ApplePay, and 1% everywhere else
  • Use the Wallet app to apply for, manage, and use AppleCard
  • Titanium, laser‑etched physical credit card for use where ApplePay is not accepted yet
  • Share with up to five people, 13 years or older, in your FamilySharing7 group to track expenses and manage spending

Learn more about AppleCard

Cellular and Wireless

Model A2482*

  • 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
  • 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261)
  • FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
  • TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
  • CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
  • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

All models

  • 5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4MIMO8
  • Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO andLAA8
  • Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2MIMO
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ultra Wideband chip for spatialawareness9
  • NFC with readermode
  • Express Cards with powerreserve

Location

  • GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
  • Digital compass
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Cellular
  • iBeacon microlocation

Video Calling10

  • FaceTimevideo calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
  • FaceTimeHD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
  • Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTimecall with SharePlay
  • Screen sharing
  • Portrait mode in FaceTimevideo
  • Spatial Audio
  • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
  • Zoom with rear-facing camera

Audio Calling10

  • FaceTimeaudio
  • Voice over LTE (VoLTE)8
  • Wi‑Fi calling8
  • Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTimecall with SharePlay
  • Screen sharing
  • Spatial Audio
  • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Audio Playback

  • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, AppleLossless, FLAC, DolbyDigital, DolbyDigitalPlus, and DolbyAtmos
  • Spatial Audio playback
  • User‑configurable maximum volumelimit

Video Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, andProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, andHLG
  • Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to AppleTV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smartTV
  • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters soldseparately)11

Siri12

  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, andmore
  • Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “HeySiri”
  • Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Learn more about Siri

External Buttons and Connectors

Volume up/down

Ring/Silent

Side button

Built‑instereospeaker
Built‑in microphone

Lightning connector

Built‑in microphones

Built‑in
stereospeaker

Power and Battery13

Video playback
Up to 19 hours

Video playback (streamed)
Up to 15 hours

Audio playback
Up to 75 hours

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W14
  • Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W14
  • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes15 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately)

MagSafe

  • Wireless charging up to 15W14
  • Magnet array
  • Alignment magnet
  • Accessory Identification NFC
  • Magnetometer

Sensors

  • FaceID
  • Barometer
  • Three‑axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Operating System

  • iOS17
    iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.

See what’s new in iOS17

Accessibility

Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPhone.

Learnmore

Features include:

  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Magnifier
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • AssistiveTouch
  • RTT and TTY support
  • Closed Captions
  • Live Captions
  • Personal Voice
  • Live Speech
  • Type to Siri
  • Spoken Content

Built-in Apps

For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPhone, seeapple.com/apps.

SIM Card

  • Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)16
  • Dual eSIM support16

Rating for HearingAids

M3,T4

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types

.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx(Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz (USDZ Universal)

System Requirements

  • AppleID (required for some features)
  • Internet access17
  • Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
  • macOSCatalina10.15 or later using the Finder
  • macOSHighSierra10.13 through macOSMojave10.14.6 using iTunes12.8 or later
  • Windows10 or later using iTunes12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature:

32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

Nonoperating temperature:

−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)

Relative humidity:

5% to 95% noncondensing

Operating altitude:

tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

Language support

English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Spain), Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

QuickType keyboard support

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese – Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin QWERTY, Pinyin 10-Key, Shuangpin, Stroke), Chinese – Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin QWERTY, Pinyin 10-Key, Shuangpin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean (2-Set, 10-Key), Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Ainu, Albanian, Amharic, Apache (Western), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Armenian, Assamese, Assyrian, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Belarusian, Bodo, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese – Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Phonetic, Stroke, Sucheng), Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dhivehi, Dogri, Dutch, Dzongkha, Emoji, Estonian, Faroese, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Fula (Adlam), Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin, Transliteration), Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish Gaelic, Kannada, Kashmiri (Arabic, Devanagari), Kazakh, Khmer, Konkani (Devanagari), Kurdish (Arabic, Latin), Kyrgyz, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Maithili, Malay (Arabic, Latin), Malayalam, Maltese, Manipuri (Bengali, Meetei Mayek), Māori, Marathi, Mongolian, Navajo, Nepali, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Odia, Pashto, Persian, Persian (Afghanistan), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Rohingya, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Sanskrit, Santali (Devanagari, Ol Chiki), Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Sindhi (Arabic, Devanagari), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil (Anjal, Tamil 99), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uyghur, Uzbek (Arabic, Cyrillic, Latin), Vietnamese (Telex, VIQR, VNI), Welsh, Yiddish, Akan, Bangla (Transliteration), Chickasaw, Choctaw, Chuvash, Gujarati (Transliteration), Hausa, Hmong (Pahawh), Ingush, Japanese (Handwriting), Kabyle, Kannada (Transliteration), Liangshan Yi, Malayalam (Transliteration), Mandaic, Marathi (Transliteration), Mi’kmaw, N’Ko, Osage, Punjabi (Transliteration), Rejang, Tamazight (Standard Moroccan), Tamil (Transliteration), Telugu (Transliteration), Urdu (Transliteration), Wancho, Wolastoqey, Yoruba

QuickType keyboard support with autocorrection

Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Chinese – Simplified (Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese – Traditional (Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese – Traditional (Zhuyin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Dutch (Belgium), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin, Transliteration), Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish Gaelic, Italian, Japanese (Kana), Japanese (Romaji), Korean (2-Set, 10-Key), Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Persian, Persian (Afghanistan), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Tamil (Anjal), Tamil (Tamil 99), Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese (Telex)

QuickType keyboard support with predictive typing

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Cantonese (Traditional), Dutch, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Polish, Romanian

QuickType keyboard support with multilingual typing

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese – Simplified (Pinyin), Chinese – Traditional (Pinyin), French (France), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Austria), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Latin), Vietnamese, Polish, Romanian, Turkish

QuickType keyboard support with contextual suggestions

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Latin), Russian, Swedish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Vietnamese

QuickType keyboard support with QuickPath

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese (Traditional Pinyin QWERTY), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Swedish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Hebrew, Korean, Polish, Romanian

Siri languages

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese (Japan), Korean (Republic of Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye)

Dictation languages

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Monolingual dictionary support

English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Bulgarian, Catalan, Greek, Malay, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian

Idiom dictionary support

Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese – English, Cantonese – English

Bilingual dictionary support

Arabic – English, Bangla – English, Chinese (Simplified) – English, Chinese (Traditional) – English, Czech – English, Dutch – English, Finnish – English, French – English, French – German, German – English, Gujarati – English, Hindi – English, Hungarian – English, Indonesian – English, Italian – English, Japanese – English, Japanese – Chinese (Simplified), Korean – English, Polish – English, Portuguese – English, Russian – English, Spanish – English, Tamil – English, Telugu – English, Thai – English, Urdu – English, Vietnamese – English, English – Greek, English – Malay, English – Swedish

Thesaurus

English (UK, U.S.), Chinese(Simplified)

Spell check

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium), Finnish, Greek, Hindi (Devanagari), Hungarian, Irish Gaelic, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Telugu, Turkish, Vietnamese

ApplePay supported regions

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China mainland,18 Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, U.S., Vatican City, Vietnam

In the Box

  • iPhone with iOS17
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • Documentation

iPhone and the
Environment

iPhone13 is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:19

See the iPhone13 Product EnvironmentalReport

Made with better materials

  • 100% recycled tungsten in the TapticEngine, representing 99% of the tungsten in the device
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 98% of the rare earth elements in the device
  • 100% recycled gold in the plating of the main logic board
  • 100% recycled gold in the wire in the front camera and the rear cameras
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board and the battery management unit
  • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

  • Meets U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems20

Smarter chemistry21

  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free

Green manufacturing

  • Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
  • All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production

Responsible packaging

  • 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
  • 90% or more fiber-based packaging

AppleTradeIn

Trade in your eligible device for credit toward your next purchase, or get an AppleGiftCard you can use anytime.22 If your device isn’t eligible for credit, we’ll recycle it for free.

See how it works

Apple and the Environment

We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by2030.

See Apple’s commitment

Trade in your smartphone for credit.

With AppleTradeIn, you can get credit toward a new iPhone when you trade in an eligible smartphone.22 It’s good for you and the planet.

Learn more about Apple Trade In

The easiest way to upgrade to the latest iPhone.

Join the iPhone Upgrade Program to get the latest iPhone every year, low monthly payments, and AppleCare+.23

Learn more about iPhone Upgrade Program

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iPhone 13 - Technical Specifications (2024)

FAQs

Is iPhone 13 strong enough? ›

Apple's iPhone 13 series all feature the company's A15 Bionic chipset, it's 2021 attempt at making the most powerful smartphone chipset on the planet. Apple says it has a 50% faster CPU and 30% faster GPU than the competition.

What are the limitations of iPhone 13? ›

Cons
  • Lacks 120Hz display.
  • Slower charging than rivals.
  • Cinematic mode capped at 1080p.
Apr 24, 2024

Is the iPhone 13 still good in 2024? ›

Conclusion. In 2024, the iPhone 13 remains a wise investment for those seeking the latest features and performance. While the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 still hold their own in various aspects, the iPhone 13's advancements in performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and durability make it a standout choice.

Will the iPhone 13 break if dropped? ›

The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro can withstand being dropped, wet, and dusty, meaning you don't have to worry about them getting damaged. So, if you're looking for a phone that's durable and can withstand a drop or two, the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are a good choice. With their tough design, they can survive drops from any height.

Why is the iPhone 13 so special? ›

A15 Bionic is the fastest chip in a smartphone, and comes with the iPhone 13. In fact, it is up to 50 percent faster than other smartphone chips out there. It allows for faster performance and better power efficiency, which always comes in handy.

What year will iPhone 13 be obsolete? ›

How long will my iPhone be supported?
ModelRelease dateSupported
iPhone 13 / 13 miniSep 24, 2021Yes – Until 2028
iPhone 13 Pro / Pro MaxSep 24, 2021Yes – Until 2028
iPhone SE (3rd generation)Mar 18, 2022Yes – Until 2029
iPhone 14Sep 16, 2022Yes – Until 2029
28 more rows
Apr 9, 2024

Which iPhone is better, 13 or 14? ›

The iPhone 14 offers minor improvements in camera, battery life, and processing power, but at a higher price. If you prioritise affordability and excellent performance, the iPhone 13 offers better value.

Is iPhone 13 good for 5 years? ›

Yes, you can use an iPhone 13 for 5 years or longer, with proper care. iPhones are known for their long lifespans, and the iPhone 13 is no exception.

What iPhones will stop working in 2024? ›

Which iPhones are Vintage and Obsolete in 2024?
  • iPhone SE (1st generation)
  • iPhone 6s.
  • iPhone 6s Plus (except for 32GB model)
  • iPhone 7.
  • iPhone 7 Plus.
  • iPhone 8.
  • iPhone 8 Plus.
Apr 2, 2024

Which old iPhone is worth buying in 2024? ›

However, we recommend the iPhone 13 instead of the iPhone SE because the former offers a better value in the long run. The iPhone 13 could also be considered a cheaper version of the latest model, the iPhone 15, while the iPhone SE is the last of a dying breed of older iPhones and targets a niche of small phones.

How long does an iPhone 13 battery last? ›

The baseline iPhone 13 has a battery capacity of 3,227mAh and is rated to last up to 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12. Per Apple's battery tests, that works out to up to 19 hours of video playback, up to 15 hours of streaming online video,...

Which iPhone model is best? ›

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the very best Apple phone you can buy today. Its combination of an A17 Pro chipset, great camera suite with a new 5x telephoto zoom, titanium design and USB-C connectivity, make it a potent flagship phone.

Is 128GB enough for iPhone 13? ›

128 GB of storage space will be sufficient for average use cases (calls, SMS, emails, social networks, some photos, videos, music, etc.). 256 GB will be more useful if you take many photos, some videos, or if you want to be able to download a movie from time to time.

Does the iPhone 13 need a case? ›

We would recommend that you invest in a case or cover for the iPhone 13.

Will the iPhone break if it falls? ›

It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive electronic components inside. iPhone or its battery can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid. If you suspect damage to iPhone or the battery, discontinue use of iPhone, as it may cause overheating or injury.

How powerful is iPhone 13 processor? ›

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini use an Apple-designed A15 Bionic system on a chip. The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini feature a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, while the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max feature a 5-core GPU.

Is the iPhone 13 worth buying now? ›

If you buy them straight up, then if you already have a iPhone 11 or 12 or any of the pro or pro max of either one of those 2 iPhones, then no. iPhone 13's specs is way too similar to those 2 phones to make it worth the jump. But if you are still using a very old phone from the late 2000's to early 2010's, then yes.

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