iPhone 13

iPhone 13

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 14, 2021Discontinued on: September 9, 2024
United States: N/A

Overview

It is important to know that this A2633 iPhone 13 supports 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR bands n29 (700d MHz) and n71 (600 MHz), nor 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is intended for carriers in most regions—it is sold in at least 189 countries—but not in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, or a few other countries. It is, however, technically compatible 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 covers nearly the entire front. It has three cameras. The front "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 states that the Ultra Wide camera's new sensor delivers more detail and less noise, while the Wide camera includes "Sensor-shift OIS" for better stabilization. These cameras also introduce 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 IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). It was initially available in five colors—a warm gray (Starlight), "Midnight" (black), blue, (pale) pink, and (PRODUCT) RED—with a sixth color, Green, added on March 8, 2022.


Internally, the device 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 the UK, this iPhone 13 was initially priced at £779, £879, and £1079 for 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. It was also offered for monthly payments of £32.45, £36.62, and £44.95.


On September 7, 2022, Apple reduced the price of this iPhone 13 to £749, £859, and £1079 for full payment, or £31.20, £35.79, and £44.95 for monthly payments over two years.


Finally, on September 12, 2023, Apple lowered the price of this model to £599, £699, and £899 for full payment, or £24.95, £29.12, and £37.45 for monthly payments over two years. Trade-in discounts were also available. It was discontinued on September 9, 2024.

Evaluation

The iPhone 13 A2633 earned recognition as the definitive international smartphone from global technology reviewers, receiving consistent praise for its exceptional worldwide carrier compatibility across 189 countries. Professional evaluations highlighted the model's comprehensive cellular band support and seamless eSIM implementation, with travel-focused publications particularly appreciating its versatility for international business and leisure users. The device's balanced feature set without regional compromises was frequently cited as the gold standard for global smartphone deployment, making it the preferred choice for multinational organizations and frequent travelers.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,5
Apple Model NoA2633* (EMC 4031*)
Apple Order NoMLPH3B/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$1349, A$1519, A$1869
Austria€899, €1019, €1249
Belgium€909, €1029, €1259
BrazilR$7.599, R$8.599, R$10.599
DenmarkDKK 6.999, 7.899, 9.699
Finland€929, €1049, €1279
France€909, €1029, €1259
Germany€899, €1019, €1249
Hong KongHK$6,799, HK$7,599, HK$9,299
IndiaRs 79,900, 89,900, 109,900
IndonesiaPending
Ireland€929, €1049, €1279
Italy€939, €1059, €1289
KoreaKRW 1,090,000, 1,230,000, 1,500,000
Luxembourg€878,95, €994,98, €1217,39
MalaysiaRM 3899, 4399, 5299
Netherlands€909, €1029, €1259
New ZealandNZ$1429, NZ$1629, NZ$2029
NorwayNOK 9.790, 11.090, 13.390
Portugal€929, €1049, €1279
SingaporeS$1,299, S$1,469, S$1,799
Spain€909, €1029, €1259
SwedenSEK 9.795, 11.095, 13.795
SwitzerlandCHF 879, 999, 1'243
TaiwanNT$25,900, NT$29,400, NT$36,400
ThailandTHB 29,900, 33,900, 41,900
The PhilippinesPHP 50,990, 57,990, 69,990
United Kingdom£779, £879, £1079
VietnamPending

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?