iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 13 and the 13 Pro, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 13 Pro is the better phone: it adds the 120 Hz display, the newer cameras and the longer zoom. The 13 is the value pick if those features are not something you would use, and it keeps a lighter body.
What actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 13 Pro has a 120 Hz ProMotion display; the 13 is 60 Hz. Scrolling and animation look noticeably smoother at 120 Hz, and the always-on display comes with it.
13 Pro wins
Cameras: the 13 has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide; the 13 Pro has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
13 Pro wins
The 13 Pro has a 3× telephoto lens; the 13 has no telephoto at all, so its zoom is a crop of the main sensor.
13 Pro wins
Battery: Apple rates the 13 Pro at up to 22 hours of video playback against 19 for the 13. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
13 Pro wins
The 13 has an aluminum frame; the 13 Pro is stainless steel.
Preference
The 13 is lighter: 173 g against 203 g.
13 wins
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20212021
- Display
- 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch
- Chip
- A15 BionicA15 Bionic
- RAM
- 4 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 2: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide3: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- No telephoto lens3× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 19 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningLightning
- Frame
- AluminumStainless steel
- Weight
- 173 g203 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- NoNo
- Apple Intelligence
- NoNo
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)No (ring/silent switch)
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $799$999
| Spec | iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Display | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Notch |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| RAM | 4 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 2: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide | 3: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | No telephoto lens | 3× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 19 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 22 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Frame | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 173 g | 203 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | No | No |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | No (ring/silent switch) |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $799 | $999 |
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro?
The 13 Pro has a 120 Hz ProMotion display; the 13 is 60 Hz. Scrolling and animation look noticeably smoother at 120 Hz, and the always-on display comes with it.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro worth the extra over the iPhone 13?
The 13 Pro is the better phone: it adds the 120 Hz display, the newer cameras and the longer zoom. The 13 is the value pick if those features are not something you would use, and it keeps a lighter body.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 13 Pro?
Cameras: the 13 has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide; the 13 Pro has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 13 Pro at up to 22 hours of video playback against 19 for the 13. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
No. Neither the iPhone 13 nor the iPhone 13 Pro is on Apple's supported list; Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro cost used?
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