Yesterday, Apple held its first event for 2021, which saw the launch of the Apple Watch 7, and of course, the iPhone 13. Despite previous rumors claiming that Apple would reveal the iPhone 14, yesterday's event confirmed that the upcoming model is indeed the iPhone 13.
As expected, the iPhone 13 comes in several variations similar to the iPhone 12. In addition, Apple revealed that the latest iteration of the popular phone will feature a longer battery life, a better camera, and "the world's fastest smartphone chip." For those who missed yesterday's event, here's everything Apple revealed about the iPhone 13, its many models, price, specification, and release date.
iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13: Price and Specifications
Like last year's iPhone 12, Apple is releasing four different models of the iPhone 13: the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Max. Starting with the lower-end models, the iPhone 13 Mini starts at $799 while the iPhone 133 at $899. It is worth noting that the pricing for the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 is similar to the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12. Both models will have minimum storage of 128 GB and can go as high as 512 GB. The latest design of the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 features a new diagonal cameral layout, allowing the lens to capture 40% more light.
Both models come in five new colors: Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Product Red. Additionally, the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 sport HDR display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 800 nits max brightness, 1200 nits max brightness in HDR, and a splash, water, and dust resistance rating of IP68. The only main difference between the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 is its size, with the former sporting a 5.4" Super Retina all-screen OLED display, while the latter is slightly bigger at 6.1". In terms of battery, the iPhone 13 Mini promises 1.5 hours more battery life and 2.5 hours more for the iPhone 13, which is slightly better than the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max.
iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max: Price and Specifications
On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max $1,099. Both models have minimum storage of 128 GB, with the maximum being a whopping 1TB. Unlike the lower-end models, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max feature a new ProMotion display that scales from 10Hz to 120 Hz that is designed to respond dynamically. In addition, both phones sport a new telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and 6-element ultra-wide lens, making it capable of macro photography with a better Night mode.
The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max offer four colors: Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue. The iPhone 13 Pro sports a 6.1-inch screen and 6.7 inches for the Pro Max. Both screens feature Super Retina OLED XDR display with ProMotion. Like the lower-end models, the iPhone 13 Pro promises a 1.5 hours longer battery life and 2.5 hours more for the Pro Max, which is slightly better than their iPhone 12 counterparts. In addition, all four phones feature the latest A15 Bionic chip that Apple claims to be the fastest on a smartphone, capable of 50% better performance than competing phones. Below is a comparison of all four iPhone 13 models.
iPhone 13 Mini | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 13 Max | |
Price | $699, $799, $999 | $799, $899, $1,099 | $999, $1,099, $1,299, $1,499 | $1,099, $1,199, $1,399, $1,599 |
Storage | 128, 256, 512 GB | 128, 256, 512 GB | 128, 256, 512, 1TB | 128, 256, 512 TB |
Resolution/PPI | 2340 x 1080/476 | 2352 x 1170/460 | 2532 x 1170/460 | 2778 x 1284/458 |
Adaptive Refresh | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Processor | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
Rear Cameras | Dual 12 MP (Wide, Ultrawide) | Dual 12 MP (Wide, Ultrawide) | Pro 12 MP (Telephoto, Wide, Ultra Wide | Pro 12 MP (Telephoto, Wide, Ultra Wide |
Front Camera | 12 MP TrueDepth | 12 MP TrueDepth | 12 MP TrueDepth | 12 MP TrueDepth |
Zoom | No Optical / 5x Digital | No Optical / 5x Digital | 3x Optical / 15x Digital | 3x Optical / 15x Digital |
Colors | Blue, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Product Red | Blue, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Product Red | Graphite, Silver, Gold, Sierra Blue | Graphite, Silver, Gold, Sierra Blue |
Size | 5.2 x 2.5. 0.3 in | 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 in | 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 in | 6.3 x 3.1 x 0.3 in |
Weight | 4.97 ounces | 6.14 ounces | 7.2 ounces | 8.5 ounces |
Water Resistance Rating | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
Battery Life | Up to 17 hours | Up to 19 hours | Up to 22 hours | Up to 28 hours |
Screen Size | 5.4 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
iPhone 13: Release Date and Which Model Should You Buy?
Luckily for Apple fans, the iPhone 13 is just around the corner. As announced yesterday, all four models of the iPhone 13 will be available for pre-order tomorrow, September 17, and will officially release in the U.S. on September 24. It is worth noting that the iPhone 13's release date may vary in other territories. Of course, given that Apple is once again offering fans four different phones to choose from, picking which one is best can be difficult. However, it is worth noting that those who currently own any of the iPhone 12 models should probably skip this generation, given that the only major improvements are the cameras, the A15 chips, and the faster refresh rate on the Pro models.
However, for anyone who badly need to upgrade, the base iPhone Mini works well for those who want a capable phone that is easy to carry given its small size. On the other hand, those who find the iPhone 13 Mini too small are better off with the slightly more expensive iPhone 13. Lastly, for users who love taking photos and videos and require a 1TB storage and faster refresh rate, the iPhone 13 Pro is the best bet. Of course, for anyone who needs the maximum specs plus a huge screen to consume media on, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is obviously the best option.
iPhone 13 goes on pre-sale September 17 and enters stores on September 24.