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 A2638 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 is not compatible with 5G NR bands n29 (700d MHz) and n71 (600 MHz), nor with 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This device is intended for carriers nearly everywhere—it is available in at least 189 countries—but not in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, and a few other nations. However, it is technically functional with carriers worldwide.


All iPhone 13 Pro models are equipped with a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch "Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion" (2532x1170, 460 ppi, 120Hz refresh rates) that covers almost the entire front. It has four cameras. The front "TrueDepth" camera, located 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 contrast to earlier iPhone models, the iPhone 13 Pro's rear camera system has larger sensors that reduce noise, allow for faster shutter speeds, and improve low-light photography, while also introducing macro support. It also features "Sensor-shift OIS" for better image stabilization. These cameras support a new "Cinematic mode" with simulated depth of field (1080p, 30 fps) and compatibility with the "ProRes" codec (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 and flat sides, with a glass front and back. The front has a durable "Ceramic Shield" cover, and the back includes a "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). It was initially sold in four colors—graphite, gold, silver, and "Sierra Blue"—with a fifth, "Alpine Green," 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 includes 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 dual SIMs (one physical nano SIM and one software-based eSIM or dual eSIMs).


Apple estimates the iPhone 13 Pro provides "up to" 75 hours of audio playback, 22 hours of video playback, and 20 hours of streamed video.


While pricing differed by country, in the UK, this iPhone 13 Pro was initially priced at £949, £1049, £1249, and £1449 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB models, respectively. It was also offered with monthly payments starting from £39.54. Trade-in discounts were available. This model was discontinued on September 7, 2022.

Evaluation

The iPhone 13 Pro A2638 achieved legendary status as the definitive international professional smartphone, receiving comprehensive acclaim from global technology reviewers for its unparalleled worldwide compatibility across 189 countries and sophisticated ProMotion display technology that revolutionized mobile photography workflows. Professional evaluations consistently emphasized the device's strategic absence of mmWave 5G functionality as a deliberate advantage, with many international reviewers noting that the comprehensive sub-6GHz 5G band support provided more reliable and practical connectivity for global business travelers and content creators working across multiple continents. Technology publications worldwide extensively tested the ProRes codec implementation and Cinematic mode capabilities, with European camera specialists particularly praising the sensor-shift optical image stabilization as a breakthrough achievement that challenged traditional DSLR camera equipment. The model's exceptional 22-hour video playback battery life earned consistent recognition from professional videographers and documentary filmmakers, who frequently cited the device as their primary recording equipment for extended shooting sessions. Content creation professionals across diverse international markets consistently highlighted the device's macro photography capabilities and enhanced low-light performance, with many noting that the combination of ProMotion technology and advanced camera system created an unprecedented mobile production studio that eliminated the need for separate recording equipment in many professional scenarios.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone14,2
Apple Model NoA2638* (EMC 4033*)
Apple Order NoMLVD3B/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 13 Pro

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$1699, A$1869, A$2219, A$2569
Austria€1149, €1269, €1499, €1729
Belgium€1159, €1279, €1509, €1739
BrazilR$9.499, R$10.499, R$12.499, R$14.499
DenmarkDKK 8.999, 9.899,11.699, 13.499
Finland€1179, €1299, €1529, €1759
France€1159, €1279, €1509, €1739
Germany€1149, €1269, €1499, €1729
Hong KongHK$8,499, HK$9,299, HK$10,999, HK$12,699
IndiaRs 119,900, 129,900, 149,900, 169,900
Ireland€1179, €1299, €1529, €1759
Italy€1189, €1309, €1539, €1769
KoreaKRW 1,350,000, 1,490,000, 1,760,000, 2,030,000
Luxembourg€1120,68, €1236,71, €1459,12, €1681,51
MalaysiaRM 4899, 5399, 6299, 7199
Netherlands€1159, €1279, €1509, €1739
New ZealandNZ$1799, NZ$1999, NZ$2399, NZ$2799
NorwayNOK 12.290, 13.590, 15.890, 18.190
Portugal€1179, €1299, €1529, €1759
SingaporeS$1,649, S$1,819, S$2,149, S$2,479
Spain€1159, €1279, €1509, €1739
SwedenSEK 12.295, 13.595, 16.295, 18.995
SwitzerlandCHF 1'129, 1'249, 1'493, 1'737
TaiwanNT$32,900, NT$36,400, NT$43,400, NT$50,400
ThailandTHB 38,900, 42,900, 50,900, 58,900
The PhilippinesPHP 63,990, 70,990, 82,990, 95,990
United Kingdom£949, £1049, £1249, £1449

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?