Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $244 | $314 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 3,095 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 23W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 204 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 13 Pro is ahead on our rating, wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Apple iPhone 13 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR) | — |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield glass |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.2 (as of current information) | iOS 15, upgradable to latest iOS |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x 3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x 2.02 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photographic Styles, Cinematic mode | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Macro photography, Photographic Styles, Apple ProRAW |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (1080p@30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Modules | — | Triple 12 MP |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF |
| Depth Sensor | — | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | Dual |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6" |
| Depth Sensor | — | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3095 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised); USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Fast charging 23W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 174 g | 204 g (7.20 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | September 14, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released September 24, 2021 | Released September 24, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
Apple iPhone 13 — 3,240 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 versus 3,095 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 Pro?
Apple iPhone 13 — 174 g for the Apple iPhone 13 versus 204 g for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 or the Apple iPhone 13 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro 9/10.