iPhone 13

iPhone 13

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 14, 2021Discontinued on: September 9, 2024
United States: N/AJapan: ¥98,800, ¥110,800, ¥134,800

Overview

It is important to know that this A2631 iPhone 13 is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is designed for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the US territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the USVI, but it is technically operational with carriers worldwide.


All iPhone 13 models are equipped with a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2532x1170, 460 ppi) that occupies nearly the entire front. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "notch," supports Face ID, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear features a dual-camera system with 12-megapixel, 4K-capable Ultra Wide (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) and Wide (f/1.6 aperture) cameras. Apple highlights that the Ultra Wide camera's new sensor provides more detail and less noise, while the Wide camera features "Sensor-shift OIS" for better stabilization. These cameras also support a new "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect (1080p, 30 fps).


The iPhone 13 has an aluminum case with flat sides and a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Initially available in five colors—a warm gray (Starlight), "Midnight" (black), blue, (pale) pink, and (PRODUCT) RED—a sixth color, Green, was added on March 8, 2022.


Internally, the iPhone 13 is powered by a 3.2 GHz "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with six cores (two performance, four efficiency) and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for "spatial awareness," NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve," and dual SIM support (one hardware nano SIM and one software-based eSIM or dual eSIMs).


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 13 are "up to" 75 hours of audio playback, 19 hours of video playback, and 15 hours of streamed video.


While pricing varied by country, in Canada, this iPhone 13 was initially priced at C$1099, C$1239, and C$1509 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also offered for monthly payments of C$45.79, C$51.62, and C$62.87.


On September 7, 2022, Apple reduced the price of this iPhone 13 to C$999, C$1149, and C$1419 for full payment, or C$41.62, C$47.87, and C$59.12 for monthly payments over two years.


Finally, on September 12, 2023, Apple lowered the price of this model to C$849, C$999, and C$1299 for full payment, or C$38.39, C$45.17, and C$58.74 for monthly payments over two years. Trade-in discounts were also available. It was discontinued on September 9, 2024.

Evaluation

The iPhone 13 A2631 model emerged as a sophisticated regional variant, receiving widespread appreciation from technology journalists for its balanced approach to international connectivity and Japanese market considerations. Professional reviews consistently highlighted the device's remarkable 5G band compatibility across Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, while photographers particularly valued the unique Japan-specific camera shutter sound compliance that demonstrated Apple's cultural sensitivity. The model's lack of mmWave 5G support was noted but rarely criticized, as most reviewers considered the extensive sub-6GHz band coverage more practically valuable for everyday users.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,5
Apple Model NoA2631* (EMC 3999*)
Apple Order NoMLNE3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$1099, C$1239, C$1509
MexicoMXN $20,999, $23,999, $28,999
Japan¥98,800, ¥110,800, ¥134,800

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 13
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.78 x 2.82 x 0.30 in / 146.81 x 71.63 x 7.62 mm
Avg. Weight6.14 oz / 174 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A15 Bionic
Processor Speed3.2 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM4 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)7732
Geekbench 4 (MC)19120
Geekbench 5 (SC)1718
Geekbench 5 (MC)4478

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.1" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2532x1170 (460 ppi)
Camera12.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 supports "AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 supports "HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG."It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 13. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C
PortsLightning Only
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/CDMA/5G
Standard Wireless802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (3227 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)75 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 15.0 (19A346)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a Lightning to USB-C Cable. It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases, sanitizers, and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?