Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 comparison

Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13
Released at Sep, 2021 Released at Sep, 2021

Pros

  • More performance in the AnTuTu test
  • Less weight

Our comparison of models:

  1. Design: Both models feature a similar design language, but the iPhone 13 Pro has a premium stainless steel frame, while the iPhone 13 has an aluminum frame. The iPhone 13 Pro also has a matte finish on the back, while the iPhone 13 has a glossy finish.

  2. Display: The iPhone 13 Pro has a slightly larger 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology, which allows for a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate.

  3. Camera: The iPhone 13 Pro features a triple-camera system with a 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lens, while the iPhone 13 has a dual-camera system with a 12MP ultra-wide and wide lens. The iPhone 13 Pro also has a LiDAR scanner, which can improve autofocus in low-light conditions and enable new AR experiences.

  4. Performance: Both models are powered by the same A15 Bionic chip, but the iPhone 13 Pro has 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 13 has 4GB of RAM. The iPhone 13 Pro also has options for up to 1TB of storage, while the iPhone 13 maxes out at 512GB.

  5. Battery life: Both models have similar battery life, with the iPhone 13 lasting up to 1.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 Pro lasting up to 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12 Pro.

  6. Price: The iPhone 13 starts at $799, while the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999. The iPhone 13 Pro is more expensive due to its premium materials, improved camera system, and ProMotion display.

Overall, the iPhone 13 Pro is a more premium model compared to the iPhone 13, with a higher-quality build, more advanced camera system, and ProMotion display. However, the iPhone 13 still has many of the same features and is a more affordable option for those who don't need the extra bells and whistles.

Size comparison

Apple iPhone 13 Pro front
71.5 mm (2.81″)
146.7 mm (5.78″)
Apple iPhone 13 front
71.5 mm (2.81″)
146.7 mm (5.78″)
Apple iPhone 13 Pro side
7.7 mm
Apple iPhone 13 side
7.7 mm
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • Apple iPhone 13

Specifications comparison

General

Models
A2638 / A2483 / A2636 / A2639 / A2640 / iPhone14,2 A2633 / A2482 / A2631 / A2634 / A2635 / iphone14,5
In the Box
USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation

Software

Operating System
iOS 15 iOS 15

Body

Dimensions
71.5 x 146.7 x 7.7mm 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.7mm
Weight
204g 174g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colours
Graphite / Gold / Silver / Sierra Blue / Alpine Green Starlight / Midnight / Blue / Pink / Red / Green

Display

Size
6.1" 6.1"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1170x2532 pixels 1170x2532 pixels
Density
460ppi 460ppi
Refresh rate
120Hz
Protection
Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating

Camera

Rear camera
12MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide)
Front camera
12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" 12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"

Processor

Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics) Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

RAM size
6GB 4GB

Storage

Internal storage
128 / 256 / 512GB 128 / 256 / 512GB
Card slot
- -

Connectivity

Number of SIMs
2 2
SIM type
Nano-SIM / eSIM Nano-SIM / eSIM
Cellular technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
a / b / g / n / ac / 6 a / b / g / n / ac / 6
Bluetooth
5.0 5.0
NFC
+ +
Navigation
GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0 Lightning, USB 2.0

Audio

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor
- -
Face ID
+ +
Accelerometer
+ +
Barometer
+ +
Gyro sensor
+ +
Geomagnetic sensor
+ +
Hall sensor
- -
Proximity sensor
+ +
Ambient Light sensor
- -

Battery

Capacity
3095mAh 3240mAh
Type
Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charging
+ +
Wireless charging
+ +
Reverse wireless charging
- -

Performance

AnTuTu
794348 (v9) 775519 (v9)
GeekBench
4687 (v5.1) 4645 (v5.1)