As expected, Apple revealed the all-new iPhone 13 series at its 2021 fall event. If you’ve been considering upgrading to a new iPhone, now is the time.
If you’re on the fence about whether to choose the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 13 Pro, you’ve come to the perfect spot. While there may not appear to be many distinctions between the two at first glance, there are important differences that you should be aware of before choosing one.
Let’s compare the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro to assist you in deciding which new iPhone is right for you.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Price
The pricing structure is quite comparable to that of the iPhone 12 series. The iPhone 13 is priced at $799 for 128GB, $899 for 256GB, and $999 for 512GB.
The iPhone 13 Pro is priced at $999 for 128GB, $1099 for 256GB, $1299 for 512GB, and $1499 for 1TB of storage.
If you’re looking for a more affordable option, the iPhone 13 starts at $799, $200 less than the 13 Pro for the same amount of storage.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Storage
Apple has completely removed the 64GB storage option from the iPhone 13 series. For all four variants, the minimum storage capacity is 128GB, followed by 256GB and 512GB. And that is not even the top Apple reached this time.
The iPhone 13 Pro comes with a whopping 1TB of additional storage. This is not an option for the basic iPhone 13. With the new iPhone’s superior camera capabilities, you may find that you don’t need all that extra capacity after all.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Colors
The color variants for the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro models are quite distinct.
The iPhone 13 comes in a variety of colors, including the following:
- Midnight
- Starlight
- Blue
- RED
- Pink
The iPhone 13 Pro is available in four different colors, featuring an all-neutral palette of shades:
- Silver
- Graphite
- Gold
- Sierra blue
If you’re searching for an appealing color for your new phone, the iPhone 13 Pro is your best pick, as the iPhone 13 emphasizes primary colors over vibrant, showy hues.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Camera
To summarize, the iPhone 13’s camera features two diagonally aligned lenses: wide and ultra-wide. It boasts a 2x optical zoom, a 5x digital zoom, an aperture of /1.6 for the wide camera, and /2.4 for the ultra-wide lens.
The iPhone 13 Pro features three cameras: telephoto, wide, and ultra-wide, as well as a LiDAR scanner. It offers 3x optical zoom, up to 15x digital zoom, macro capabilities, Apple ProRAW, a /1.5 aperture for the wide camera, and a /1.8 aperture for the ultra-wide camera.
The iPhone 13 Pro’s larger apertures result in a 92 percent improvement in low-light shooting, while the LiDAR scanner enables incredible Night mode images and an improved augmented reality experience. Macro photography enables detailed close-ups of small objects (as close as 2cm), whereas Apple ProRAW is Apple’s proprietary photo format for enhanced photo editing capabilities, launched with the iPhone 12.
The iPhone 13 Pro offers a slew of features that we adore, and one of them is without a doubt the camera.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Design
One might presume that the iPhone 13 is marginally smaller than the iPhone 13 Pro. Contrary to popular belief, this is not the case. Both variants are identical in size, measuring 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches. If you require a larger or smaller size, you’ll need to consider the iPhone 13 mini or iPhone 13 Pro Max.
A consistent design feature across all four models is a 20% reduction in the size of the Face ID notch at the top, compared to prior iPhone generations. Both the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro versions see a 20% reduction in size but retain their identical appearance. Therefore, how will you be able to tell the difference between the two at first glance? You’ll need to flip the phone around to accomplish this.
The most noticeable design distinction is the camera. The iPhone 13 features two diagonally positioned lenses, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro features three lenses stacked on top of a camera module.
Another distinction must be made between the material and finish. The iPhone 13 is constructed entirely of aerospace-grade aluminum, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro is constructed entirely of surgical-grade stainless steel. In other words, due to the steel finish on the iPhone 13 Pro, it is heavier and shinier than the iPhone 13. Additionally, the iPhone 13 Pro features a matte glass back, whereas the iPhone 13 features a standard glass finish.
When comparing the two phones side by side, there isn’t much of a difference. If the quantity of rear-facing cameras is a deciding element in your purchase, your option is obvious.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Display
The presence of ProMotion technology, which is exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro, is a notable distinction between the displays. ProMotion, which supports variable refresh rates up to 120Hz, makes its debut on the iPhone with the 13 Pro.
This results in a more efficient display, more fluid animations, and continuous scrolling. The iPhone 13 does not support adaptive refresh.
Both iPhones use a 6.1-inch display screen.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Battery
In comparison to the iPhone 12 and prior iPhone models, the iPhone 13 series has much-improved battery life, making it one of the iPhone 13’s best new features. The main question is whether or not there is a difference in battery life between the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro.
Apple asserts that there is. According to actual comparison, both models have 75-hour battery life for music playback, but the iPhone 13 Pro has a 22-hour video playback time, compared to the iPhone 13’s 19-hour video playback time, giving it a significantly longer battery life than the iPhone 13 with video playback.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Performance
Both iPhones have Apple’s new A15 Bionic chip, which enables them to be highly powerful. The distinction comes down to the number of GPU cores on each device, with the iPhone 13 having four and the iPhone 13 Pro having five. Are you unsure what that means? It’s quite simple.
The difference in the number of GP cores primarily affects graphics performance. The iPhone 13 Pro’s additional core provides it somewhat better graphics than the iPhone 13. Still, nothing particularly remarkable, and thus unlikely to be crucial.
Summary
The iPhone 13 is $799 and comes in black, starlight, blue, red, or pink. It features two rear-facing cameras, three storage options, and a maximum storage capacity of 512GB. It lacks a LiDAR scanner, macrophotography, Apple ProRAW, and ProMotion, and its battery life is somewhat less than the iPhone 13 Pro.
The iPhone 13 Pro is priced at $999, features three rear-facing cameras, four storage options up to 1TB, and is available in silver, graphite, gold, or sierra blue. Additionally, it includes a LiDAR scanner, macrophotography, Apple ProRAW, and ProMotion, as well as a significantly longer battery life than the iPhone 13.
