Apple iPhone 13

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	Stuff | Dan Grabham Calling a premium smartphone the 'standard' iPhone 13 seems a bit odd, but that's exactly what this is... Read full review
100	IT PRO | Bobby Hellard ....Apple might have given the 13 all it really needs. So forget the 12 because the iPhone 13 is a video powerhouse that's pulling some serious focus. Read full review
100	ZDNet | Jason Ciprian it's clear to me that the standard iPhone 13 is good enough to be the best option for most people. It's affordable and has the same performance, battery life and camera features as its Pro equivalent. Read full review
100	What Hi-Fi? A sprinkling of improvements combined with excellent picture and sound quality make the standard iPhone 13 a top smartphone at the money Read full review
100	The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs The iPhone 13 keeps everything that was great about the iPhone 12, cuts off the price...That makes it one of the best phones you can buy, particularly when you take into account that you can safely use it longer than any other smartphone with in excess of five years of software support provided by Apple. Read full review
100	T3 | Matthew Bolton The iPhone 13 has had a wealth of upgrades, and while no single feature stands out, the sum equals a much-improved handset. In a very Apple way, everything it does it does well. For most users this is the best phone to buy. Read full review
100	Pocket-lint | Britta O'Boyle The iPhone 13 is the balanced choice to make - without really having to feel like you're settling for second best - thanks to that combination of power, big screen and value for money. Read full review
91	Engadget | Cherlynn Low Switching ecosystems will always be a struggle, and with the iPhone 13 and 13 mini, Apple has yet to give people a compelling reason to do so. But, as expected, they're excellent phones with little to complain about. Read full review
90	CNET | Patrick Holland The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini have better battery life, better cameras and a newer processor than last year's iPhone 12 and 12 Mini. Read full review
90	PC Mag | Sascha Segan Apple's iPhone 13 delivers the best blend of performance, camera quality, and battery life at the right price for most people. Read full review
90	Mashable | Stan Schroeder The iPhone 13 and 13 mini are a very pedestrian upgrade from the last generation, but they do offer big improvements where it counts the most: battery life and storage. Read full review
90	Pickr | Leigh Stark "It is genuinely difficult to find fault with the iPhone 13, and this is a great phone for nearly anyone. It's an iPhone for everyone and highly recommended." Read full review
90	NextPit | Camila Rinaldi The iPhone 13 is a classic, incremental upgrade by Apple! Read full review
90	91mobiles | Prateek Pandey The iPhone 13 brings a lot to the table including a gorgeous display, excellent performance, capable cameras and class-leading battery life. That said, the iPhone 12 is no slouch either and it is neck and neck to the newer model in most, if not all of the aforementioned parameters. Read full review
90	BGR | Christian de Looper It's not really enough to warrant buying an iPhone 13 if you have an iPhone 12. But if you have an iPhone 11 or older, you may well want to get an iPhone 13 - and you'll notice the difference. Read full review
90	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker The iPhone 13 is a strong upgrade for those who haven't switched phones for a number of years. Read full review
90	Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer The iPhone 13's brighter display, longer battery life and powerful cameras make it the best iPhone for the money. But we wish it had faster charging and the iPhone 13 Pro's adaptive 120Hz display. Read full review
90	TechRadar | James Peckham The iPhone 13 isn't a game changer for Apple's series of smartphones, but it's an important iteration that offers better battery life, a better processor and an upgraded camera setup than iPhones that have gone before it. If you're looking for a fast and capable smartphone, and don't need the extra features of the pricier Pro model, this is a top choice. Read full review
90	The Verge | Dieter Bohn Fancy new features are fun, but the fundamentals of battery life and camera are more important. Because if you focus on the fundamentals, your whole game gets better. And the iPhone 13 has got some good game. Read full review
89	NotebookCheck | Florian Schmitt The iPhone 13's main advantages are its fast performance and bright display. Read full review
88	OtherGadgetGuy | Adam Turner More evolution than revolution, the Apple iPhone 13 is a solid addition to Apple's smartphone lineup for those who can live without the bells and whistles of its big brothers. Read full review
85	India Today | Manas Tiwari You may look at iPhone 13 and think this is a not a huge upgrade on the iPhone 12... The fact is iPhone 13 doesn't even compete with iPhone 12 and as I said before, anyone on last year's model should ideally skip it. Read full review
85	phoneArena | Daniel Petrov ... better get the iPhone 13 Pro instead. The marginal [difference in price between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro] is well worth getting the higher iPhone 13 Pro display refresh rate, longer battery life, better main sensor, the ultrawide camera that doubles as a Macro model, and the true 3x optical vs the faux 2x digital zoom on the iPhone 13. Read full review
82	TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Akriti Rana It might not have the Pro "perks," but the iPhone 13 is a terrific performer in the best iPhone tradition, be it gaming, photography, video editing, or day-to-day tasks. Read full review
80	Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray Small improvements make the iPhone 13 a better smartphone than the 12, but it's no longer the best-value iPhone. Read full review
80	Android Central | Harish Jonnalagadda The iPhone 13 has the same design as its predecessor, but you get upgraded internal hardware, a new camera module that takes phenomenal photos in any lighting situation, double the amount of base storage, and better battery life. You still don't get a 120Hz screen or USB-C, but the upgrades on offer make the iPhone 13 the obvious choice if you're coming from an older iPhone. Read full review
80	Gadget Speak | Paul Smart The rear cameras are stated to capture 47% more light and I did find I was able to not use flash a lot more often. The night mode is also very impressive and even though I am not known for my steadiness the camera kept things correct for me. Read full review
80	Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma The iPhone 13 has everything that you would want in a smartphone. It has an eye-catching design, excellent performance, battery life that will give you no reason to complain and consistent cameras. Read full review
80	Gizmodo UK | Caitlin McGarry The iPhone 13 clearly has a better main lens than the 12 (and 11 and XS), with its Night Mode shots even besting the 12 Pro Max. Read full review
80	The Telegraph | James Titcomb Apple's latest smartphone improves the areas that count, but does not boast the future-facing features we expect in a new iPhone. Read full review
80	The Indian Express | Shruti Dhapola The iPhone 13 is the most appealing offering from Apple this year if one were to consider price, the battery life and the overall camera performance. If you are on an iPhone XS or older, and wish to upgrade this year, this would be my solid recommendation. Read full review
80	Australian PC World | Michael Simon The iPhone 13 is a fantastic phone, but it doesn't bring many must-have upgrades over iPhone 12 Read full review
80	Android Authority | Erick Zeman The Phone 13 is for people who want to make the safe choice. Everything it does, it does well. It sacrifices a handful of features to keep the price in check and loses little along the way. Read full review
80	SlashGear | Chris Davies The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are Apple's 2021 smartphones for the mainstream, progressive upgrades that avoid huge changes in favor of welcome refinement. Unlike last year, though, this year's iPhone 13 family feels like it covers a broader spread, with Apple saving some of the key improvements for its more expensive devices. Read full review
80	Recombu | Peter Phelps The iPhone 13 offers modest changes over its predecessor but its still an excellent package, especially thanks to its brilliant camera system, long-lasting battery, and stunning screen...this device would be a great choice if you haven't upgraded your iPhone in a few years. Read full review
80	The Economic Times | Brian X. Chen The Apple device has reached incredible speed, and the screen has become brighter. Read full review
80	Forbes | David Phelan The iPhone 13 would be worth buying even if the only upgrade was the brilliant battery life increase. But it's not. The enlarged, improved cameras with cool new features like Cinematic mode, the brighter screen, the smaller notch and the blazing-fast performance are all excellent too. Read full review
80	news.com.au | Elly Awesome When choosing, I'd say, if camera quality and powerful performance is important to you on your mobile phone then definitely go straight to the iPhone 13. Read full review
65	Wired UK | Andrew Williams The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini have bigger batteries than their predecessors, and the impressive camera sensor stabilisation only available to the most expensive last-gen iPhones. Read full review

Compare Apple iPhone 13 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen Bar Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.3 in) Weight: 174 g (6.14 oz)
Screen	Size: 6.1 inches diagonal Resolution: 2532 x 1170 pixels Screen Density: 457 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 87.1 % Display Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
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Performance	Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) CPU: Hexa-core GPU: Apple GPU (5 core) RAM: 6GB
Camera	Main Camera: Dual lens setup: 12 MP, f/1.6, (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift stabilization (IBIS) 12 MP, f/2.4, 120°, 13mm (ultrawide) with Dual-LED dual-tone flash Secondary Camera: Dual lens setup: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Storage	Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB Expandable Storage: Not Available
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3240 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: Yes Quick Charge: Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
SIM standard	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Fingerprint Reader	None
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page