The iPhone 13 was Apple's 2021 mainstream flagship and a steady, well-rounded upgrade. Its headline gains were practical: a 20% smaller notch, a noticeably larger battery (up to 19 hours of video), and sensor-shift stabilisation trickled down from the 12 Pro Max for steadier photos and video.
The dual 12MP cameras were rearranged diagonally to fit the bigger sensors, and Cinematic mode added rack-focus video. It runs on the A15 Bionic and added a 512GB option the 12 lacked.
It keeps the 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED, the notch and a Lightning port. The 14 that followed was a smaller step (same A15, satellite SOS). For battery life and value, the 13 is one of the smartest used buys in the line. From about $799.
Display
Multi touch: Yes
Protection: Ceramic Shield
Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi)
Size: 6.1 inches
Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection: Ceramic Shield
Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi)
Size: 6.1 inches
Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Body
Build: Aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield front, glass back
Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Other: - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
SIM: nano-SIM and eSIM (dual nano-SIM in China/HK/Macau)
Weight: 173 g (6.10 oz)
Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Other: - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
SIM: nano-SIM and eSIM (dual nano-SIM in China/HK/Macau)
Weight: 173 g (6.10 oz)
Memory
Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Internal: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Platform
Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic
CPU: Hexa-core
GPU: Apple GPU
OS: iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18
CPU: Hexa-core
GPU: Apple GPU
OS: iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18
Battery
Type: Li-Ion 3227 mAh, up to 19 h video playback
Network
Speed: HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced: 2021, September 14
Status: Discontinued. Released 2021, September 24
Status: Discontinued. Released 2021, September 24
Camera
Features: Sensor-shift OIS, Night mode, Photographic Styles, Cinematic mode, Smart HDR 4, dual-LED flash
Primary: 12 MP wide (26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 120°)
Secondary: 12 MP TrueDepth (f/2.2), Cinematic mode, 4K Dolby Vision
Video: 4K Dolby Vision @ up to 60fps, Cinematic mode (1080p)
Primary: 12 MP wide (26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 120°)
Secondary: 12 MP TrueDepth (f/2.2), Cinematic mode, 4K Dolby Vision
Video: 4K Dolby Vision @ up to 60fps, Cinematic mode (1080p)
Sound
3.5mm jack: No
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS: Yes (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou)
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, hotspot
GPS: Yes (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou)
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, hotspot
Features
Other: - 5G - MagSafe & Qi wireless charging
Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Misc
Colors:
Midnight
Starlight
Blue
Pink
Green
Product Red
price: About $799 (128GB)
price: About $799 (128GB)
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