iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 14, 2021Discontinued on: September 7, 2022
United States: N/A

Overview

Be aware that this A2639 iPhone 13 Pro 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 mainland China (and likely Hong Kong and Macau), but is technically functional with carriers globally. Unlike other iPhone 13 Pro models, it lacks eSIM capability and instead supports dual hardware nano-SIMs.


All iPhone 13 Pro models feature a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion" (2532x1170, 460 ppi, 120Hz refresh rates) that covers nearly the entire front. It has four cameras. The front "TrueDepth" camera, housed in the "notch," supports Face ID, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear features a 4K video-capable "pro 12 megapixel camera system" with Telephoto (f/2.8), Wide (f/1.5), and Ultra Wide (f/1.8, 120-degree field of view) lenses.


In comparison to previous models, the iPhone 13 Pro's rear camera system features larger sensors that deliver reduced noise, faster shutter speeds, and improved low-light performance, while also adding macro support. It also includes "Sensor-shift OIS" for enhanced stabilization. These cameras support a new "Cinematic mode" with a simulated depth effect (1080p, 30 fps) and "ProRes" codec compatibility (1080p at 30 fps for the 128 GB model, and 4K at 30 fps for larger capacities).


The iPhone 13 Pro is built with a stainless steel case with flat sides, and has a glass front and back. The front features a durable "Ceramic Shield" cover, and the back integrates a "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). Originally sold in four colors—graphite, gold, silver, and "Sierra Blue"—a fifth color, "Alpine Green," was added on March 8, 2022.


Internally, the device is powered by a 3.2 GHz "Apple A15 Bionic" processor with a six-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of 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 the aforementioned dual nano SIMs.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 13 Pro are "up to" 75 hours of audio playback, 22 hours of video playback, and 20 hours of streamed video.


In mainland China, this iPhone 13 Pro was initially priced at RMB 7999, 8799, 10,399, and 11,999 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB models, respectively. Monthly payment options were also reportedly available starting from RMB 333. Trade-in discounts were offered. It was discontinued on September 7, 2022.

Evaluation

The iPhone 13 Pro A2639 garnered exceptional recognition from Chinese technology reviewers as the definitive professional smartphone for the domestic market, receiving comprehensive praise for its unique dual physical nano-SIM configuration that addressed specific Chinese business communication requirements while delivering flagship-level performance capabilities. Professional evaluations from major Chinese technology publications consistently highlighted the strategic absence of eSIM functionality as a market-appropriate design decision, with many reviewers noting that dual physical SIM support provided superior flexibility for business users managing multiple carrier relationships and enhanced security for privacy-conscious professionals. The model's optimized 5G band configuration for Chinese carrier networks earned extensive testing and validation from telecommunications experts, who frequently praised the device's exceptional network performance across China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom infrastructures. Technology analysts in major Chinese markets consistently recognized the device's ProMotion display technology and advanced camera system as transformative tools for content creators and business professionals, with many noting the 1TB storage option as particularly valuable for managing large media files in China's creator economy. The model's market-specific pricing strategy and localized feature set earned recognition from Chinese business publications as an exemplary case of foreign technology adaptation for domestic market requirements, with reviewers frequently citing it as evidence of Apple's deep understanding of Chinese professional user needs.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,2
Apple Model NoA2639* (EMC 4034*)
Apple Order NoMLT83CH/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13 Pro

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
ChinaRMB 7,999, 8,799, 10,399, 11,999

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 13 Pro
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.78 x 2.82 x 0.30 in / 146.81 x 71.63 x 7.62 mm
Avg. Weight7.19 oz / 204 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A15 Bionic
Processor Speed3.2 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)7453
Geekbench 4 (MC)19125
Geekbench 5 (SC)1728
Geekbench 5 (MC)4594

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB

Display

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

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 13 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro. 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 (3095 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?