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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:9.0 / 10

The definitive compact Pro iPhone with 120Hz and studio-grade cameras.

The iPhone 13 Pro brought parity between Apple’s standard Pro and Pro Max lines, ensuring users did not sacrifice camera sensors or display capabilities by selecting the smaller 6.1-inch model. Powered by the 5-core GPU A15 Bionic with 6GB RAM, the device delivers fluid 120Hz ProMotion scrolling, macro photography down to 2cm, and 3x optical zoom. The combination of stainless steel construction, IP68 waterproofing, and reliable battery life makes it a cherished compact flagship.

Key Strengths

  • Pocket-friendly 6.1-inch form factor with full Pro feature parity
  • Silky 120Hz ProMotion LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display
  • Versatile triple camera system with 3x optical telephoto and macro support
  • Fast and reliable Apple A15 Bionic performance
  • Premium stainless steel frame and Ceramic Shield front

Points to Consider

  • Heavier (204g) than standard aluminum 6.1-inch smartphones
  • Charging limited to roughly 23W via Lightning connector
  • Base model 128GB version restricts ProRes video recording to 1080p
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity3,095 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging23WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:Compact phone enthusiastsMobile filmmakersCasual photographersBusiness professionals

Apple iPhone 13 Pro full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 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
204 g
Volume
80.2 cm³
Build
Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design
Frame
Surgical-grade Stainless Steel
Back
Textured Matte 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
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green

Display

20
Type
LTPO 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
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
10 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1200 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
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 Bionic (5-core GPU)See 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 (5-core graphics)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
iOS, 15, upgradable to iOS 18
User interface
iOS 15
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
6 years

Memory

8
RAM options
6GB
RAM type
LPDDR4X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
NVMe
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX703
Sensor format
1/1.7"
Pixel size
1.9 µm
Aperture
f/1.5
Focal length
26 mm
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Field of view
82°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF
Video
4K at 60fps ProRes

Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX713
Sensor format
1/3.5"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal length
77 mm
35mm equivalent
77 mm
Field of view
32°
Optical zoom
3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF
Video
4K at 60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX772
Sensor format
1/3.4"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
13 mm
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Field of view
120°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
PDAF with Macro
Video
4K at 60fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps ProRes
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 IMX514
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
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
3095 mAh
Rated capacity
2995 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
23 W
Charge time
75 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
22 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

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
120 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-IPHONE13PRO-01, AP-IPHONE13PRO-Global

How we rated the iPhone 13 Pro

How we score

The overall 9.0 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.2
Crisp 120Hz ProMotion OLED screen with 1000 nits typical brightness.
Performance
9.4
5-core GPU A15 Bionic offers blazing app launches and multitasking.
Camera
9.1
Equal to Pro Max with macro focus, 3x telephoto, and cinematic video.
Battery
8.6
Dependable all-day battery life with efficient LTPO display scaling.
Software
9.6
iOS with long-term updates and comprehensive privacy controls.
Gaming
9.1
High framerate 120Hz gaming support in supported iOS titles.
Durability
9.3
Surgical stainless steel and Ceramic Shield resist drops and scratches.
Connectivity
9.0
Comprehensive 5G band support, Wi-Fi 6, and UWB precision finding.
Features
9.1
LiDAR scanner, MagSafe, and stereo speakers.
Value
8.7
Outstanding long-term value for users seeking an affordable Pro iPhone.

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro: common questions

Is the iPhone 13 Pro camera identical to the iPhone 13 Pro Max?

Yes, both the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max share the exact same triple-lens camera hardware and sensor-shift OIS.

Does the iPhone 13 Pro have a 120Hz screen?

Yes, it features a 120Hz ProMotion LTPO OLED display that dynamically scales between 10Hz and 120Hz.

What is the battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro?

Its 3095 mAh battery easily provides up to 22 hours of video playback and a comfortable full day of active usage.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 13 Pro are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) Breakdown

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$999Base Storage
United Kingdom£9496GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,3696GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,1596GB/1024GB European launch price
France€1,1596GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,1596GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 9496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 11,7906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 12,1906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 8,1996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,6796GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,3596GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 3,6696GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 3,7496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥154,8006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,0496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 4,1496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 24,4906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪3,7496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,379,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$7,8096GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$32,5006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 3,6396GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 3086GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹119,9006GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 279,9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳121,9996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 16,179,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱58,3906GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 4,6496GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫25,370,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$5,7996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$19,4996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,548,0006GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 18,7996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£49,4996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺36,4996GB/1024GB official launch MSRP