Design and Build

iPhone 13 comes with a really nice and robust design, thanks to an aluminum frame that you usually find in planes, a Ceramic Shield front, and a back of glass infused with color. The product is 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.30 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm) in size and weighs 6.14 ounces (174g), which makes it bigger than the mini version, and at the same time, it is lighter than the Pro models, so you will easily get a comfortable grip. The device is offered in six brand new, very vivid colors – Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, and Green and its notch is smaller by 20% when compared to that of the iPhone 12. Thus, a larger display area is at the user's service. The smartphone is equipped with a Lightning port and can take advantage of physical nano-SIM and eSIM in most regions, while in some markets it can use dual eSIM only.

• Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
• Ceramic Shield front (tougher than any smartphone glass)
• Color-infused glass back
• IP68 rating (water and dust resistance up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
• Smaller notch (20% smaller than iPhone 12)
• Lightning port for charging and data transfer
• Physical nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM (region-dependent)

iPhone 13 Display

iPhone 13 is packed with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display boasting a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 PPI) that gives you vibrant and sharp pictures for HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. Due to the notch reduction, the phone provides more screen space, but it has only a regular 60Hz refresh rate, therefore, the experience might not be as smooth as in the Pro models of the iPhone. The device’s typical brightness is 800 nits, reaching up to 800 nits in normal situations, and to 1200 nits in HDR situations. This lets you enjoy the sunlight even if you don’t have the Always-On Display and are not in the newer models, which are two things the device is missing.

• 6.1-inch OLED (Super Retina XDR)
• 2532 x 1170 resolution, 460 PPI
• HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
• 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR)
• Ceramic Shield protection
• 60Hz refresh rate (no ProMotion or Always-On Display)

Performance and Software

The A15 Bionic processor is the powerhouse of the system and the supplier of all the necessary computing. Also, it is constructed with a 5nm process, which provides the iPhone 13 technology that is far more advanced. The 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine allow the iPhone 13 to be a heavy player, even with only 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. However, graphics performance is still smaller than in the 5-core GPU delivered by the Pro models. The memory options are 128GB ($799), 256GB ($899), and 512GB ($1099). The gadget is manufactured with iOS 15, therefore, it can be easily updated to the current version, but features like ProMotion, Dynamic Island, and Always-On Display are still not available due to the hardware it has.

• A15 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 4GB LPDDR4X RAM
• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
• iOS 15 (upgradable to iOS 18)
• Optimized for everyday tasks and photography

Camera System

The iPhone 13 has a primary dual-camera system that includes a 12MP Main (f/1.6, 26mm, sensor-shift OIS) and a 12MP Ultra Wide (f/2.4, 13mm, 120° FOV) rear camera. It neither has a telephoto lens of Pro models nor has it been devoid of improvement in low-light performance due to the replacement by a larger main sensor. The front-facing camera, which is 12MP, is paired with f/2.2. The remaining features include 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps and Cinematic Mode (1080p 30 fps) video recording, with the absence of ProRes. Moreover, the camera is supported by the True Tone flash system so that one can take better photos under low-light conditions.

• Rear: 12MP Main (26mm, f/1.6, OIS), 12MP Ultra Wide (13mm, f/2.4, 120° FOV)
• Front: 12MP TrueDepth (f/2.2)
• Video: 4K Dolby Vision 60 fps, Cinematic Mode (1080p 30 fps)
• Modes: Night mode, Portrait, Photographic Styles
• True Tone flash

Battery and Charging

The iPhone 13 is powered by a 3240mAh battery, which is enough to offer up to 19 hours of video playback. However, real-world test results have shown 14 to 16 hours of mixed use. The device only supports wired charging with 20W (50% in 30 minutes), 15W MagSafe, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging. There is no charger in the box, and only a Lightning cable that comes with the phone. The battery has good performance for a phone of its size and can be called a powerhouse of sorts if you exclude the mini, but you also have to be prepared to not get the Pro Max figures.

• 3240mAh battery
• Up to 19 hours video playback, ~14–16 hours real-world
• 20W wired charging (50% in 30 min)
• 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi wireless charging
• No charger included (Lightning cable only)

Connectivity

The iPhone 13 is equipped with the Qualcomm X60 5G modem, providing fast and reliable 5G connectivity. While it supports sub-6 GHz 5G networks globally, mmWave 5G coverage is currently limited to the United States. The device also supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring smooth wireless performance. For SIM options, the iPhone 13 offers flexibility with a physical nano-SIM, eSIM, or dual eSIM setup, depending on your region. Additionally, the U1 chip allows precise tracking of AirTags, though phone calls cannot be made during emergencies in certain conditions. For accurate location services, the iPhone 13 supports multiple satellite navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.

• Qualcomm X60 5G modem (sub-6 GHz, mmWave in U.S.)
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Physical nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM (region-dependent)
• U1 ultra-wideband chip (Precision Finding)
• No satellite connectivity
• GPS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou

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