Mobile Image SensorSilicon9.5Sony Semiconductor Solutions·Commercial Availability
Sony IMX858
1/2.51-inch (5.8 x 4.3 mm) · 50.0 Megapixels · 0.7μm Pixels
Platform Performance
9.5
Global Production ReleaseDeep Review →
Launch / Reference Price
$599📍 United States:$599
Major Markets:EUR: €729GBP: £599INR: ₹49,900
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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:6.9 / 10
The Enduring Global Value King of the Modern Apple Lineup
Few smartphones have stood the test of time as gracefully as the iPhone 13. By doubling standard base storage to 128GB, introducing sensor-shift OIS previously exclusive to the 12 Pro Max, and expanding battery capacity by 15%, Apple crafted an evergreen winner. The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED remains vibrant, and the 5nm A15 Bionic handles modern iOS multitasking with effortless authority.
Key Strengths
- Sensational price-to-performance ratio across global new and refurbished markets
- Sensor-shift OIS provides crisp night captures and steady handheld video
- Doubled base storage to 128GB eliminating low-storage headaches
- A15 Bionic delivers top-tier responsiveness and years of iOS software support
- Noticeably superior battery life over the older iPhone 12 generation
Points to Consider
- 60Hz refresh rate lacks the fluid scrolling of 120Hz ProMotion displays
- Uses older Lightning port rather than universal modern USB-C standard
- No dedicated optical telephoto zoom camera lens
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity3,240 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging20WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Budget-conscious smartphone shoppers seeking entry into the Apple ecosystem•Students and teens needing reliable all-day battery life and robust social cameras•Users upgrading from home-button iPhones (6s, 7, 8, SE) looking for longevity
Apple iPhone 13 full specifications
139 verified specification points across 18 categories.
Launch
4
- Announced
- 2021-09-14
- Released
- 2021-09-24
- Status
- Available
- Body type
- bar
Body
10
- Dimensions
- 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm
- Weight
- 174 g
- Volume
- 80.2 cm³
- Build
- Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, glass back
- Frame
- Aerospace Aluminum
- Back
- Glossy Glass
- Front glass
- Ceramic Shield
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Certifications
- IP68 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
- Colours
- Midnight, Starlight, Product Red, Blue, Pink, Green
Display
20
- Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- Size
- 6.1 inches
- Screen-to-body
- 86%
- Resolution
- 1170 x 2532 pixels
- Pixel density
- 457 ppi
- Aspect ratio
- 19.5:9
- Panel width
- 67.5 mm
- Panel height
- 140.7 mm
- Active area
- 110.9 cm²
- Max refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Min refresh rate
- 1 Hz
- Touch sampling
- 360 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1200 nits
- Typical brightness
- 800 nits
- Colour depth
- 10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
- PWM dimming
- 2160 Hz
- HDR
- HDR10 / Dolby Vision
- Always-on display
- Yes
- Protection
- Ceramic ShieldSee Its Deep Breakdown
- Other features
- Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers
Processor
10
- Chipset
- Apple A15 BionicSee Its Deep Breakdown
- Fabrication process
- 5 nm
- CPU
- Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
- CPU configuration
- 2x Prime + 6x Performance
- CPU cores
- 6
- Peak clock
- 3.23 GHz
- Instruction set
- ARMv9.3-A
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- GPU
- Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
- GPU clock
- 1350 MHz
Software
4
- Operating system
- iOS, 15
- User interface
- iOS 15
- OS updates
- 6 years
- Security updates
- 6 years
Memory
8
- RAM options
- 4GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR4X
- RAM speed
- 9600 MHz
- RAM channels
- 4
- Internal storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Storage type
- NVMe
- Card slot
- No
- Card slot type
- None
Wide camera
6
- Resolution
- 12 MP
- Sensor
- Sony IMX603
- Aperture
- f/1.6
- 35mm equivalent
- 26 mm
- Optical zoom
- 1x
- Stabilisation
- Optical (OIS)
Ultrawide camera
6
- Resolution
- 12 MP
- Sensor
- Sony IMX372
- Aperture
- f/2.4
- 35mm equivalent
- 13 mm
- Optical zoom
- 0.5x
- Stabilisation
- None
Camera features
4
- Video
- 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR
- Frame rates
- 24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
- Flash
- Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
- Features
- Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination
Selfie camera
10
- Resolution
- 12 MP
- Sensor
- Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
- Sensor format
- 1/2.8"
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- 35mm equivalent
- 22 mm
- Field of view
- 90°
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Video
- 4K at 60fps HDR
- Features
- Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording
Battery
12
- Capacity
- 3240 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 3140 mAh
- Type
- Li-Ion
- Wired charging
- 20 W
- Charge time
- 80 min
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
- Reverse wireless
- 10 W
- Reverse wired
- 5 W
- Charging standards
- USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
- Charger in box
- No
- Endurance rating
- 19 hours
- Removable
- No
Network
11
- 5G
- Yes
- Technologies
- GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- GSM bands
- 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- UMTS bands
- B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
- LTE bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
- 5G NR bands
- n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
- All bands
- Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
- SIM type
- Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
- SIM slots
- 2
- eSIM
- Yes
- Satellite
- Yes
Connectivity
15
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
- Wi-Fi features
- 320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Bluetooth features
- Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
- NFC
- Yes
- Ultra-wideband
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
- USB connector
- USB Type-C
- USB version
- 3.2 Gen 2
- USB features
- DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
- 3.5mm jack
- No
- 3.5mm jack note
- No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
- Positioning
- Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
- Infrared
- No
- Wireless display
- Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection
Audio
4
- Speakers
- Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- FM radio
- No
- Audio formats
- MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
- Video formats
- MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Sensors
4
- Fingerprint
- 3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
- Sensors
- 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
- Haptics
- Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
- Other
- Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging
Benchmarks
4
- AnTuTu
- 1,240,000
- Geekbench single-core
- 2210
- Geekbench multi-core
- 5320
- DXOMARK
- 130
Gaming
2
- Display refresh
- 60 Hz
- Touch sampling
- 360 Hz
Regulatory
5
- SAR (EU, head)
- 0.84 W/kg
- SAR (EU, body)
- 0.92 W/kg
- SAR (US, head)
- 0.96 W/kg
- SAR (US, body)
- 1.04 W/kg
- Model numbers
- AP-IPHONE13-01, AP-IPHONE13-Global
How we rated the iPhone 13
How we scoreThe overall 6.9 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.
- Display 6.9
- 6.9 reflecting the 6.1" 60Hz AMOLED (457 ppi) peaking at 1200 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
- Performance 7.5
- 7.5 based on Apple A15 Bionic with 4GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
- Camera 6.0
- 6 driven by the 12MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
- Battery 5.4
- 5.4 recognizing the 3240mAh capacity and 20W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
- Software 9.5
- 9.5 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
- Gaming 6.8
- 6.8 reflecting capable apple gpu (4-core graphics) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (3240mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
- Durability 8.4
- 8.4 based on IP68 with aluminum frame, ceramic shield front, glass back and ceramic shield.
- Connectivity 5.8
- 5.8 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with lightning (usb 2.0), 5G, and eSIM support.
- Features 6.0
- 6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
- Value 6.6
- 6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $599 launch price.
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Apple iPhone 13: common questions
Is the iPhone 13 still worth buying?
Yes, the iPhone 13 is one of the highest-value smartphones in the world. With its 5nm A15 Bionic chip, 128GB base storage, sensor-shift OIS, and guaranteed iOS updates, it delivers reliable daily performance at a fraction of modern flagship costs.
Does the iPhone 13 have Cinematic mode for video?
Yes, the iPhone 13 was the first smartphone generation to feature Cinematic mode (1080p at 30fps), simulating shallow depth-of-field blur and automatic focus transitions between subjects.
Does the iPhone 13 support 5G connectivity?
Yes, the iPhone 13 supports Sub-6GHz and mmWave (US models) 5G connectivity with Smart Data mode to conserve battery when high speeds are not required.
How long does the battery last on the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 13 delivers up to 19 hours of video playback and over 13 hours of continuous web browsing, offering a major battery improvement over the iPhone 12.
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Mobile Image SensorSilicon9.5Mobile Image Sensor
Sony IMX858
Silicon Score:9.5 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
High-End Flagship Silicon
Apple A15 Bionic
Silicon Score:9.2 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A15 Bionic platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Manufactured on TSMC 5nm (N5P) lithography, Apple A15 Bionic features 2 high-performance Avalanche cores running at 3.23GHz, 4 energy-efficient Blizzard cores, a 5-core Apple-designed GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine performing 15.8 trillion operations per second.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Produced on TSMC second-generation 5nm process with 7% higher performance and 15% lower power.
Verified Silicon Metrics
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,320,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core2,350
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,820
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
Read Full Apple A15 Bionic Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology
Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling
Silicon Score:8.7 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering
Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen)
Silicon Score:9.3 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Developed by Apple in close collaboration with Corning, Apple's Ceramic Shield introduces nano-scale ceramic crystals grown directly into the glass matrix via a high-temperature crystallization process. This atomic interlock dramatically increases fracture toughness and drop resistance while maintaining full optical transparency for Super Retina XDR OLED displays.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Drop Resistance4x Tougher vs iPhone 11
Scratch HardnessLevel 6 Mohs with faint marks
Optical Transmission91.8% Visible Spectrum
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
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Apple iPhone 13 price by country
Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.
| Country | Price / estimate | Basis and variant |
|---|---|---|
| United Statesyour market | $599 | 4GB/512GB launch MSRP |
| United Kingdom | £599 | 4GB/512GB launch price |
| Canada | CA$819 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Australia | A$599 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Germany | €729 | 4GB/512GB European launch price |
| France | €729 | 4GB/512GB European launch price |
| Netherlands | €729 | 4GB/512GB European launch price |
| Switzerland | CHF 569 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Norway | kr 7,090 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Sweden | kr 7,290 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Denmark | kr 4,899 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Ireland | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| New Zealand | NZ$1,009 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Singapore | S$809 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 2,199 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 2,249 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Japan | ¥92,800 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Austria | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Belgium | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Finland | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Italy | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Spain | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Portugal | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Greece | €629 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Poland | zł 2,489 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Czechia | Kč 14,690 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Israel | ₪2,249 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| South Korea | ₩827,000 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Hong Kong | HK$4,679 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Taiwan | NT$19,500 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Qatar | QAR 2,179 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Kuwait | KD 184 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| India | ₹49,900 | 4GB/512GB official India price |
| Pakistan | Rs 167,999 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Bangladesh | ৳72,999 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Indonesia | Rp 9,699,000 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Philippines | ₱34,990 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Malaysia | RM 2,789 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Vietnam | ₫15,210,000 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Brazil | R$3,499 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Mexico | MX$11,699 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Nigeria | ₦928,000 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| South Africa | R 11,299 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Egypt | E£29,699 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Türkiye | ₺21,899 | 4GB/512GB official launch MSRP |