iPhone 13 Pro
the iPhone 13 Pro is a smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It represents the flagship model of the fifteenth generation of iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 12 Pro. The device was unveiled on September 14, 2021 at a special Apple event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, along with the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini models. It went on sale ten days later, on September 24.
Key improvements
the iPhone 13 Pro has made a number of significant improvements over its predecessor. Among the highlights: extended battery life, improved cameras and advanced photo computing features. A new feature was the "Cinematic Mode," which allows video recording with a rack focus effect at 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. In addition, the smartphone received the ability to record video in Apple ProRes format.
Processor and display
At the heart of the device is the new A15 Bionic chip, providing enhanced performance and energy efficiency. One of the most notable innovations is the use of a display with a variable refresh rate between 10-120 Hz, dubbed "ProMotion" by Apple. This technology allows smoother display of moving images while optimizing power consumption.
Development history
In a historical context, work on the successor to the iPhone 12 Pro focused on reducing the size of the so-called notch (notch at the top of the screen) by 20%. This was achieved by moving the speaker to the top edge of the enclosure, allowing for more compact placement of the True Depth system sensors. Before the official presentation, there was speculation about new color variants such as Sunset Gold and Rosé, but in the end Apple decided to introduce Sierra Blue instead of the previously offered Pacific Blue.
Price and availability
the iPhone 13 Pro was priced at $999 in its basic configuration, continuing the previous generation's pricing policy. The device was available for sale until September 7, 2022, when it was withdrawn from Apple's official offerings with the launch of the iPhone 14 series. It is worth noting that in March 2023, Apple began selling refurbished copies of the iPhone 13 Pro on its official website, demonstrating the enduring popularity of this model.
Design and materials
the iPhone 13 Pro, while retaining the overall styling of its predecessor, makes subtle but significant design changes. The most noticeable modification is the enlarged camera module on the back of the device, due to the use of larger lenses. At the same time, the redesign of the sensor and speaker layout managed to reduce the characteristic indentation at the top of the screen, known as the "notch," by 20% compared to the previous generation.
The materials used in the construction of the iPhone 13 Pro have been carefully selected to provide a balance between aesthetics and durability. The back of the case is made of frosted glass, which gives the device an elegant look and provides a pleasant touch experience. The front of the smartphone is protected by durable Gorilla Glass, known for its high resistance to scratches and mechanical damage.
Color Variants
Apple, continuing its tradition of offering a variety of color options, has introduced a new distinctive shade to the iPhone 13 Pro range. The device is available in five color options: silver, graphite, gold, sierra blue and alpine green. Sierra Blue is a new color that replaces the earlier Pacific Blue, offering a fresh and eye-catching finish.
It's worth noting that Apple didn't stop at the original color offering. on March 8, 2022, at a special "Peek Performance" event, the company unveiled a new color variant - alpine green. This additional option was made available to customers starting March 18, 2022, expanding the device's personalization options and refreshing the product line in the middle of the model's life cycle.
iPhone 13 Pro in Sierra Blue
Rafael Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0
Marketing strategy
Introducing a new color during a product's life cycle is a strategy often used by Apple to maintain consumer interest and increase sales. In the case of the iPhone 13 Pro, Alpine green not only expanded the palette of available options, but also highlighted the model's position as a premium device capable of evolving and adapting to users' changing preferences.
Design philosophy
The design of the iPhone 13 Pro reflects Apple's philosophy of continuous improvement and subtle development of proven solutions. While retaining the recognizable silhouette and proportions, Apple engineers focused on improving key elements such as the camera layout and display, while offering new personalization options through the introduction of attractive color variants.
Technical specifications
the iPhone 13 Pro features the advanced A15 Bionic chip, designed by Apple. This powerful processor features a 16-core neural engine, a 6-core CPU (with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and a 5-core GPU. The A15 Bionic also includes a state-of-the-art image processor, which translates into significant improvements in photo and video processing.
Performance
The performance of the iPhone 13 Pro is impressive, as confirmed by the Antutu test score of 846,433 points. This high score translates into smooth interface performance and efficient operation of advanced graphics applications. It is worth noting that Apple has expanded support for 5G bands, enabling high-speed connectivity from more carriers, especially outside the United States.
Display
The iPhone 13 Pro's display is a true technological masterpiece. The device features a 6.06-inch (advertised as 6.1-inch) OLED screen with a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels, which translates into a density of 460 pixels per inch. Apple called this display Super Retina XDR OLED, highlighting its unique features.
ProMotion technology
One of the key innovations in the iPhone 13 Pro's display is ProMotion technology, first used on an Apple smartphone. It allows you to dynamically change the screen refresh rate from 10 to 120 Hz. This allows the device to adjust the refresh rate according to the content being displayed, providing smooth animation at 120 Hz, while saving energy with static images by lowering the frequency to 10 Hz.
Display brightness
The iPhone 13 Pro's display also features increased brightness. Typical brightness has increased from 800 nits to 1,000 nits, while maximum brightness reaches an impressive 1,200 nits. These parameters ensure excellent screen readability even in very bright environments and allow HDR content to be displayed with high contrast and vivid colors.
Battery and charging
In terms of battery life, Apple claims that the iPhone 13 Pro offers 1.5 hours more runtime per charge compared to its predecessor. Battery capacity is 11.97 Wh (3095 mAh), a noticeable increase over the 10.78 Wh (2815 mAh) in the iPhone 12 Pro. The device supports MagSafe wireless charging of up to 15 watts, standard Qi wireless charging of up to 7.5 watts, and wired charging via the Lightning connector at 20-23 watts.
Camera system
the iPhone 13 Pro is distinguished by an advanced camera system consisting of four units: one front camera for selfies and three rear cameras - telephoto, wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle. All rear cameras have been equipped with larger sensors compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, resulting in better light gathering ability and improved photo quality in low-light conditions.
Optical enhancements
The wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses feature larger apertures, further enhancing their effectiveness in low-light conditions. It is worth noting that the ultra-wide-angle camera is equipped with autofocus for the first time in the history of the iPhone, which significantly improves its functionality. The 77mm telephoto lens, despite a slightly smaller aperture than the 12 Pro, has gained the ability to use night mode, which is new to this generation.
Photo technology
Apple has introduced the latest version of its computational photography engine on the iPhone 13 Pro, dubbed Smart HDR 4. This technology enables separate processing of recognized faces in images using local corrections, leading to more natural and attractive looking portraits. Users also have the option to choose different photographic styles when taking pictures, including rich contrast, vivid colors, warm or cool tones. Apple stresses that these are not ordinary filters, but intelligent modifications to the image processing algorithm.
Cinema mode
One of the most innovative camera features of the iPhone 13 Pro is Cinematic Mode. It allows users to create the effect of changing focus between objects (rack focus) and achieve shallow depth of field using advanced algorithms. This mode is available for the wide-angle, telephoto and front camera, offering 1080p recording at 30 frames per second.
Features for professionals
For filming professionals and enthusiasts, Apple has added in the iOS 15.1 update the ability to record in Apple ProRes format. Models with at least 256 GB of memory can record in 4K at 30 fps, while the 128 GB versions are limited to 1080p at 30 fps in this format.
Macro mode
the iPhone 13 Pro also introduces a macro mode, allowing focus from just 2 centimeters away from the subject being photographed. This function uses the autofocus of the ultra-wide-angle camera and activates automatically when you get close enough to the subject you are photographing.
Software and upgrades
In terms of software, the iPhone 13 Pro initially shipped with iOS 15. The device received an update to iOS 16, released on September 12, 2022, and then to iOS 17, released on September 18, 2023. It is worth noting that with the update to iOS 17.2, support for the next generation of the Qi2 wireless charging standard has been added. What's more, the iPhone 13 Pro will be compatible with the upcoming iOS 18, scheduled for release in late 2024.
Ratings and reviews
the iPhone 13 Pro has received a very positive reception from reviewers and journalists. Particularly praised were significant improvements in battery life, an improved camera suite, and the addition of ProMotion technology to the iPhone's display. It has been repeatedly stressed that the iPhone 13 Pro offers "the best camera in a smartphone," a testament to its exceptional photo and video capabilities.
Back of iPhone 13 Pro model in alpine green color
Hajoon0102, CC BY-SA 4.0
Brand | Apple Inc. |
Manufacturer | No data available |
Slogan | Our Biggest Camera Advancement Ever |
Generation | 15th |
Model | No data available |
Colors | Sierra Blue Graphite Gold Silver Alpine Green |
Compatible networks | GSM , CDMA , 3G , EVDO , HSPA+ , 4G LTE , 5G |
First released | September 24, 2021 ; 2 years ago ( 2021-09-24 ) |
Discontinued | September 7, 2022 ; 22 months ago ( 2022-09-07 ) |
Predecessor | iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max |
Successor | iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Related | iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 Mini |
Type | Pro: Smartphone Pro Max: Phablet |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | Pro: H: 146.7 mm (5.78 in) W: 71.5 mm (2.81 in) D: 7.65 mm (0.301 in) Pro Max: H: 160.8 mm (6.33 in) W: 78.1 mm (3.07 in) D: 7.65 mm (0.301 in) |
Weight | Pro: 204 g (7.2 oz) Pro Max: 240 g (8.5 oz) |
Operating system | Original : iOS 15 .0 Current: iOS 17.5.1 , released May 20, 2024 [5] |
System-on-chip | A15 Bionic |
CPU | Hexa-core (2× `high-performance' Avalanche - 3.23 GHz + 4× "energy-saving" Blizzard - 2.02 GHz)" |
GPU | Apple-designed 5 core, up to 1.713 TFLOPS [6] |
Modem | Qualcomm X60 5G |
Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4X [7] |
Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB NVMe |
SIM | nanoSIM and eSIM (eSIM not available in China, Hong Kong and Macau models) Single SIM or Dual SIM in dual stand-by |
Battery | Pro: 11.97 Wh (3,095 mAh) lithium-ion battery @ 3.83 V [8] Pro Max: 16.75 Wh (4352 mAh) lithium-ion battery @ 3.83 V [9] |
Charging | Lightning charging (12 W) USB PD via Lightning fast charging (20-27 W) for the Pro Max and (20-23 W) for the Pro MagSafe wireless charging (15 W) |
Display | 13 Pro: 6.1 inch (155 mm) diagonal, 2532 × 1170 px at 460 ppi , (19.5:9 aspect ratio ) [10] supplied by Samsung Display [11] 13 Pro Max: 6.7 in (170 mm), 2778 × 1284 px at 458 ppi, (19.5:9 aspect ratio) [12] supplied by Samsung Display [13] Super Retina XDR P3 wide color gamut 1000 cd/m 2 max. brightness (typical), 1200 cd/m 2 max. brightness (HDR) [12] ProMotion 10-120 Hz variable refresh rate |
Sound | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos , and lossless audio (Apple Music) |
Rear camera | 12 MP Sony IMX703 1.9μm, [14] f/1.5, 26 mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, 3× optical zoom 12 MP Sony IMX713 1μm, [14] f/2.8, 77 mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS 12 MP Sony IMX772 1μm, [14] f/1.8, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF, 2× optical zoom Sony IMX590 TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) [14] |
Front camera | Both: 12 MP Sony IMX514 1μm, [14] f/2.2 |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 ( 802.11ax ), Bluetooth 5.0 , ultra-wideband (UWB) |
Date inputs | Multi-touch touchscreen display Lidar scanner 3-mic configuration Embedded motion coprocessor 3-axis gyroscope 3-axis accelerometer iBeacon Barometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Face ID facial recognition system |
Water resistance | IP68 IEC standard 60529 (splash, water, and dust resistant) |
Other | FaceTime Audio / Video (not available in some regions models) Wi-Fi Hotspot Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Wi-Fi Calling (not available in some regions models) |
Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T4 [15] |
SAR | No data available |
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