There are substantial differences between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. Is the Pro model worth $200 more?
On Friday, September 17, the latest iPhones go up for preorder, and they’ll be in stores a week later. Those upgrading or switching have an important choice to make: Buy an iPhone 13 or splurge on an iPhone 13 Pro? If you want the smallest possible iPhone, the answer is simple—you have no choice but the iPhone 13 mini. You don’t have much choice if you want the biggest iPhone, either—that’s the iPhone 13 Pro Max. But the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are the same sizes. With the iPhone 13 starting at $829 ($799 with carrier activation) and the iPhone 13 Pro starting at $999 (no carrier activation discount), you’ll want to weigh the benefit of the Pro model before deciding if it’s worth spending $200 more. Here are the most significant ways the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro differ. Needless to say, the iPhone 13 mini shares all the same features as the iPhone 13, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max shares all the same features as the iPhone 13 Pro; the only differences are the size and battery capacity. For in-depth testing of the iPhone 13 Pro, check out our reviews: iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max Do you enjoy your comparisons in table form? We got you! The largest differences between the two phones are with the cameras. The iPhone 13 Pro has two rear 12MP cameras: a wide lens with 1.7μ pixels and f/1.6 aperture, and an ultra-wide lens with f/2.4 aperture. Here’s how the two phones stack up: Camera 1: 12MP wide, ƒ/1.6 Camera 2: 12MP ultra-wide, ƒ/2.4 Camera 1: 12MP Wide, ƒ/1.5 aperture Camera 2: 12MP ultra-wide, ƒ/1.8 Camera 3: 12MP telephoto, ƒ/2.8 As in prior years, the Pro model adds a telephoto camera as well. This year it’s a 3x zoom with an f/2.8 aperture that supports night mode. The wide camera is also different, with an even larger sensor that has 1.9μ pixels and a wider f/1.5 aperture. The ultra-wide has a much wider f/1.8 aperture. In other words, the Pro should take much better photos in challenging low-light situations and way better zoom from far away. What’s more, the Pro model’s new wide camera has a minimum focus distance of only 2cm, so you can take super close macro photos and video.
