Design and Display
The iPhone 13 Pro sports a refined flat-edged design with a Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, and stainless steel frame. Available in Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue, it measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm and weighs 204 grams. It’s IP68 water-resistant, surviving up to 6 meters of water for 30 minutes.
Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 PPI) introduces ProMotion, with an adaptive 10–120 Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations. The display hits 1000 nits typical brightness (1200 nits for HDR), supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and features a 20% smaller notch for a slightly larger viewable area.
| Additional details |
| Operating System | iOS 15 |
| Processor Type | A15 Bionic Chip |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB , 256 GB , 512 GB |
| Colour | Gold , Blue , Silver , Green |
| Connector Type | Lightning |
| Form Fator | Smartphone |
| Biomatric Security Feature | Face Recognition |
| Sim Card Size | Nano + eSIM |
| Material Feature | Plastic |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Display | 15.49 cm (6.1 inch) Super Retina XDR Display |
Performance
Powered by the A15 Bionic chip (5nm, 15 billion transistors), the iPhone 13 Pro delivers top-tier performance. It includes a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU (exclusive to Pro models), and a 16-core Neural Engine for machine learning tasks like computational photography and AR. With storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, it handles demanding tasks like gaming and video editing with ease.
Camera System
The iPhone 13 Pro’s triple-camera system is a highlight, featuring a 12MP Wide (f/1.5), 12MP Ultra Wide (f/1.8), and 12MP Telephoto (f/2.8, 3x optical zoom) lens. The Wide camera captures 2.2x more light, while the Ultra Wide supports macro photography and Night mode, a first for all three lenses. Smart HDR 4 and Photographic Styles enhance photo quality.
Videography shines with Cinematic mode (1080p, 30 fps) for automatic focus shifts and ProRes recording (up to 4K, 30 fps) for professional-grade video. The 12MP TrueDepth front camera supports Night mode and Cinematic mode, powering crisp selfies and Face ID.
Battery and Software
The iPhone 13 Pro offers up to 22 hours of video playback, a 5-hour improvement over its predecessor, thanks to a larger battery and efficient A15 chip. It supports 20W fast charging, 15W MagSafe, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging. Running iOS 15 at launch, it supports iOS 18, bringing Home Screen customization, RCS messaging, and accessibility features like Eye Tracking.
Connectivity and More
With 5G, Wi-Fi 6, dual eSIM, and Ultra Wideband, the iPhone 13 Pro ensures robust connectivity. It includes Crash Detection, satellite messaging (iOS 18), and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. Apple’s sustainability efforts feature recycled materials like 100% recycled rare earth elements.
Conclusion
Priced from $999 at launch, the iPhone 13 Pro blends cutting-edge technology with premium design. Its ProMotion display, powerful A15 chip, and versatile camera system make it a compelling choice, even years later, for those seeking a high-performance smartphone.