iPhone 13 specifications

Discover the specs of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

28 June 2023

7 mins read

Haziq

Haziq

Tech Expert for Back Market UK, Ireland & Australia

Even though iPhone 13 is not the newest Apple model anymore, it’s still one of the most powerful phones on the market. Naturally we're curious to look at the innovations the company has made and if they are really as revolutionary as they always claim.

iPhone 13: Specifications, models and price

Let’s take a look at the iPhone 13 series - we are curious to see what new features they have in store and whether the developments are really as groundbreaking as they are claimed to be. 

👉 Read our comparison of the iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12 vs iPhone 11 here.

Which phones are part of the iPhone 13 series?

Apple hasn't come up with anything new here - the names of the iPhone 13 models are pretty much the same as their predecessors:

Just like it is for the iPhone 12 models, the iPhone 13 is the entry-level device, the mini is the smallest model and the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are the two pro variants. To give you an overview, we have summarised all the essential information for you:

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Price (new)

*

from £649

from £749

from £975

from £1,036

Display

5,4”Super Retina XDR display

6,1”Super Retina XDR display

6,1” Super Retina XDR Display mit ProMotion

6,7” Super Retina XDR Display mit ProMotion

Processor

A15 Bionic chip

New 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance and 4 energy-efficient cores

New 4-core GPU

New 16-core neural engine

A15 Bionic chip

New 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance and 4 energy-efficient cores

New 4-core GPU

New 16-core neural engine

A15 Bionic chip

New 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance and 4 energy-efficient cores

New 5-core GPU

New 16-core neural engine

A15 Bionic chip

New 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance and 4 energy-efficient cores

New 5-core GPU

New 16-core neural engine

* Storage

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB

*at the time of writing (April 2023)

Also, all models have ceramic shielding at the front, aerospace grade aluminium and are compatible with MagSafe accessories and wireless chargers.

iPhone 13 series

How strong is the battery of the new iPhone 13 models?

The following points apply to all four models:

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

  • MagSafe and Qi wireless charging

  • Charging via USB on the computer system or mains adapter

With the new A15 Bionic processor, the iPhone 13 model's range sets new records for Apple. If you're wondering how long you can watch videos on the loo at a stretch, there's absolutely no need to stress. Even with the smallest phone in the bunch, the iPhone 13 mini, you can stream 17 hours of video or you can listen to music for up to 95 hours straight with the iPhone 13 Pro Max - without having to recharge your phone.

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max

2500 mAh

9.57 Wh

3265 mAh

12.41 Wh

3150 mAh

11.97 Wh

4400 mAh

16.75 Wh

Video

Up to 17 hours

Up to 19 hours

Up to 22 hours

Up to 28 hours

Video (streaming)

Up to 13 hours

Up to 15 hours

Up to 20 hours

Up to 28 hours

Audio

Up to 55 hours

Up to 75 hours

Up to 75 hours

Up to 95 hours

Fast charging

Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter or higher (sold separately)

Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter or higher (sold separately)

Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter or higher (sold separately)

Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with a 20 W adapter or higher (sold separately)

What about the camera?

Let's move on to the critic's favourite topic: the camera of the iPhone 13.

There have been some clear improvements to the previous models and before we give you an overview of the most important camera specs, we would like to share our personal highlights:

  • Bigger aperture: For better photo quality at night

  • Apple ProRAW in the Pro versions, so that you can process and edit your photos professionally.

  • Cinematic mode: With this you can shoot videos in Hollywood style!

To make sure you don't miss any information, we have summarised all (really all) information about the iPhone 13’s cameras and possibilities for you:

iPhone 13 + iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 Pro + iPhone 13 Pro Max

Rear Cameras

Dual 12MP camera system (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle)

Wide angle: ƒ/1.6 aperture

Ultra wide angle: ƒ/2.4 aperture

Night mode

Deep Fusion

Optical image stabilisation with sensor shift

2x optical zoom out

Digital zoom up to 5x

True Tone flash with Slow Sync

Portrait mode with enhanced bokeh and depth control

Portrait lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)

Smart HDR 4 for photos

* Photographic Styles

Pro 12MP camera system (telephoto, wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle)

Telephoto lens: ƒ/2.8 aperture

Wide angle: ƒ/1.5 aperture

Ultra wide angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture

Night mode

Deep Fusion

Apple ProRAW

Optical image stabilisation with sensor shift:

3x inward optical zoom, 2x outward optical zoom; 6x optical zoom range.

Digital zoom up to 15xTrue Tone flash with Slow Sync

Night mode for portraits

Portrait mode with enhanced bokeh and depth control

Portrait lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono)

Smart HDR 4 for photos

* Photographic Styles

Video recording

Cinematic Mode for shallow depth-of-field video recording (1080p at 30 fps)

4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps

1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps

HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps

Optical image stabilisation with sensor shift for video

2x outward optical zoom

Digital zoom up to 3x

Audio zoom

QuickTake video

Slo-Mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

Night mode time-lapse

Time-lapse video with stabilisation

* Stereo recording

Cinematic mode for recording shallow depth of field video (1080p at 30 fps)

ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB storage)

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

HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps

Optical image stabilisation with sensor shift for video

3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out

Digital zoom up to 9x

Audio zoom

QuickTake video

Slo-Mo video support for 1080p at 

120 fps or 240 fps

Night mode time-lapse

Time-lapse video with stabilisation

* Stereo recording

What are the pros and cons of the iPhone 13 series?

Seeing so much technical information can surely be overwhelming! This is why, we took the liberty of shortly summarising the most important pros and cons of the new iPhone 13:

➕ Advantages

  • Excellent camera

  • Greatly improved battery

  • All the innovations of last year

  • Increased base memory

  • Exciting iPhone 13 colours (like the new alpine green)

➖ Disadvantages

  • Selfie camera sensor unchanged

  • Standard refresh rate on the display

  • iPhone 12 cases do not fit

Should you switch to the iPhone 13?

The improvements in the iPhone 13 models are great but it's doubtful if they are really enough for an iPhone 12 user to switch to this new generation. If you already have an iPhone 12, the changes are rather minimal and while it would still be an upgrade, it probably wouldn’t feel like a whole different model to you. Of course, nowadays there are also the iPhone 14 models available. Read our iPhone 14 review to find out if you would maybe rather get the newest of all iPhone models.

If you have an older phone, it can be worth upgrading to an iPhone 13 if you are looking for the newest technological edge. At Back Market, we believe that you don't need to change your phone every year, because we all know that the mountain of phones and e-waste keeps growing.🌿 So if you are going for a new model, get a refurbished iPhone this time, and save both the environment and some money!

👉 You can find refurbished iPhones like the iPhone 12, iPhone 11 and all other older Apple models like the iPhone XS or iPhone X at a great price at Back Market.

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Haziq

Written by Haziq, Tech Expert for Back Market UK, Ireland & Australia

When not fighting the good fight for environmental sustainability, Haziq loves making reviews of everything and anything tech-related.

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