The wait is over: after months of rumors, the iPhone 13 is finally officially released. There are four models chosen by Apple to dominate the premium range of smartphones; Among which the iPhone 13 Pro and its Max variant stand out . Are they a real revolution with respect to the previous iPhone 12 ?
The usual September appointment to meet the new iPhone has been fulfilled in the usual way: Apple renews the range of mobiles with the iPhone 13, four phones that arrive with the new operating system, iOS 15 . High performance, continuous design, four sizes to choose from and a huge number of features, especially in the higher models. Let’s see what they bring to the detail.
Guide iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
| IPHONE 13 PRO | IPHONE 13 PRO MAX | |
| SCREEN |
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2.532 x 1.1170 ProMotion: Variable refresh rate from 10 to 120 Hz HDR10 Up to 1,200 nits of brightness 2,000,000: 1 True Tone contrast |
6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,778 x 1,284 ProMotion: Variable refresh rate from 10 to 120 Hz HDR10 Up to 1,200 nits of brightness 2,000,000: 1 True Tone contrast |
| PROCESSOR | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| VERSIONS | 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB |
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB |
| REAR CAMERA | Wide angle: 12 megapixels f / 1.5 OIS (sensor shift) Ultra wide angle: 12 megapixels f / 1.8 120º Telephoto: 12 megapixels f / 2.8 OIS LiDAR camera |
Wide angle: 12 megapixels f / 1.5 OIS (sensor shift) Ultra wide angle: 12 megapixels f / 1.8 120º Telephoto: 12 megapixels f / 2.8 OIS LiDAR camera |
| FRONTAL CAMERA | 12 megapixels f / 2.2 TOF 3D HDR |
12 megapixels f / 2.2 TOF 3D HDR |
| SOFTWARE | iOS 15 | iOS 15 |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.6 millimeters 203 grams |
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm 238 grams |
| BATTERY | Quick charge 20W (charger not included) 15W MagSafe charge 7.5W Qi charge |
Quick charge 20 W (charger not included) 15 W MagSafe charge 7.5 W Qi charge |
| CONNECTIVITY AND SOUND | 5G 4G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 GPS Lightning Port NFC |
5G 4G WiFi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 GPS Lightning Port NFC |
| OTHERS | FaceID Protection IP68 MagSafe |
FaceID Protection IP68 MagSafe |
| PRICES | From 1,150 euros | From 1,259 euros |
Timid renovation in design and the expected jump in power
Aesthetically, the new iPhone 13 Pro does not differ excessively from last year’s models : straight edges, very rounded corners, double-sided glass, a sturdy metal frame and the usual rear protrusion with the triple photographic module. This module does present a certain difference: it is somewhat larger than in the iPhone 12 ; with the logical improvements in sensors and optics.
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The key to the evolution lies in the anticipated Apple A15 Bionic , a processor that remains at the heart of mobile phones while waiting for Apple to decide to include in smartphones the M1 with which it already equips MacBook and iPad (If it does, it could keep the SoCs separate). It should not disappoint: as often happens, Apple ensures that the jump in power compared to the previous generation is noticeable , energy consumption is also reduced. Graphics ability goes up a notch.
The screen of the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max launches ProMotion, the variable refresh rate that adapts between 10 and 120 Hz in a variable way depending on the use made of the device. Sizes are: 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches to choose from; with Super Retina XDR resolution. Both panels are cut out by the “notch” to house the Face ID system and the front camera.
The 5G remains among the wireless features, also the WiFi 6 and the dual SIM (with secondary eSIM). It maintains the logical Lightning connector, they offer double stereo speakers, fast charging stays at 20 W with the cable (charger not included), both the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPone 13 Pro Max offer wireless charging (MagSafe and Qi) and include IP68 dust and water protection.
Neither the iPhone 13 Pro nor the iPhone 13 Pro Max offer a charger in the package: the mobiles are accompanied only by a USB C / Lightning cable
iOS 15 comes standard in the new iPhone 13 family. With it, the system sees privacy significantly improved, customization is expanded with concentration modes , the camera gains recognition, translation and transcription possibilities , the applications include notable improvements among their news and Siri takes a leap forward in terms of proactivity.
Redefining perfection in photography
The triple rear camera is still evident in the design of the phones, also the combination of the main angle lens, wide angle camera and telephoto . This set strikes a balance of features for remarkable capture. And not only because of the hardware, but also because of the excellent camera app of the iPhone 13 Pro.
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The main sensor is the most all-rounder of the three: it offers a wide aperture, f / 1.5, and a notable improvement in low-light photography (Apple says more than double) . The wide angle maintains the width of 120º with aperture f / 1.8 and a set of lenses of six elements. And the telephoto offers 3x zoom. All three cameras include low light night capture. And both models, both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, boast the rear LiDar sensor.
The iPhone 13 Pro and pro Max debut the cinematic mode , an enhancement for video recording that optimizes in real time the photography, transitions and animation of the recordings to translate a cinematic view to the result . Cinematic mode includes face tracking to automatically adjust focus. And you can record in Dolby Vision HDR thanks to the Apple A15 Bionic.
In addition to cinematic mode, both phones offer ProRes in video, dual optical stabilization for recordings (telephoto lens and main sensor) , the new iPhone 13 Pro allow macro photography without a dedicated sensor and include depth control for portrait mode.
Price and availability of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
The launch of the new mobiles follows the usual Apple pattern: once presented, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max can be reserved on Friday, September 17 . Both will be available a week later, on September 24.
The prices of the different modalities of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are as follows:
- iPhone 13 Pro 128 GB: 1,159 euros.
- iPhone 13 Pro 256 GB: 1,279 euros
- iPhone 13 Pro 512 GB: 1,509 euros
- iPhone 13 Pro 1 TB: 1,739 euros
- iPhone 13 Pro Max 128 GB: 1,259 euros.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max 256 GB: 1,379 euros.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max 512 GB: 1,609 euros.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max 512 GB: 1,839 euros.
