iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 13 Pro and the 15 Pro, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 15 Pro is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, Apple Intelligence and the newer cameras. The 13 Pro is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
iPhone 15 Pro
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from $638$1,099
7 in stock · launched at $999
Shop used 15 ProWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 15 Pro runs the A17 Pro, a generation ahead of the A15 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
15 Pro wins
Only the 15 Pro supports Apple Intelligence (writing tools, notification summaries, the smarter Siri). If that matters to you, it settles the choice.
15 Pro wins
Cameras: the 13 Pro has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 15 Pro has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
15 Pro wins
Battery: Apple rates the 15 Pro at up to 23 hours of video playback against 22 for the 13 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
15 Pro wins
The 15 Pro charges over USB-C, the same cable as a MacBook or iPad; the 13 Pro still uses Lightning.
15 Pro wins
The 15 Pro has the Dynamic Island; the 13 Pro has the older notch.
15 Pro wins
The 15 Pro has the customisable Action button in place of the mute switch.
15 Pro wins
The 13 Pro has a stainless steel frame; the 15 Pro is titanium.
Preference
The 15 Pro is lighter: 187 g against 203 g.
15 Pro wins
The 15 Pro supports Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite; the 13 Pro predates that feature.
15 Pro wins
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20212023
- Display
- 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A15 BionicA17 Pro
- RAM
- 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto3× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningUSB-C (USB 3)
- Frame
- Stainless steelTitanium
- Weight
- 203 g187 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- NoYes
- Apple Intelligence
- NoYes
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)Yes
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $999$999
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Display | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 3× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Stainless steel | Titanium |
| Weight | 203 g | 187 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | No | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | Yes |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $999 |
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iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro?
The 15 Pro runs the A17 Pro, a generation ahead of the A15 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
Is the iPhone 15 Pro worth the extra over the iPhone 13 Pro?
The 15 Pro is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, Apple Intelligence and the newer cameras. The 13 Pro is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro?
Cameras: the 13 Pro has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 15 Pro has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 15 Pro at up to 23 hours of video playback against 22 for the 13 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Only the iPhone 15 Pro does. Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro cost used?
Right now: iPhone 13 Pro out of stock; iPhone 15 Pro from $638. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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