This article compares the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, pointing out key differences and shared features in the most important categories, to help you pick the best phone.
Overall Findings
iPhone 13
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Lesser camera
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1 less storage option
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Slightly lighter
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Less expensive
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6 color options
iPhone 13 Pro
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Better camera
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Larger storage option
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Slightly heavier
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Faster refresh rate on screen
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5 color options
The key areas of difference between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are in the camera (the iPhone 13 Pro packs in more powerful, professional-style features), screen (the Pro has a higher refresh rate), and price (the Pro is more expensive), as well as some minor details, like weight, color options, and storage.
Cost: iPhone 13 Is Cheaper
iPhone 13
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128GB Model: US$799
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256GB Model: $899
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512GB Model: $1099
iPhone 13 Pro
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128GB Model: $999
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256GB Model: $1099
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512GB Model: $1299
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1TB Model: $1499
The iPhone 13 is about $200 less expensive than the equivalent iPhone 13 Pro model. Pricing is based only on how much storage the phone has. One thing to note here is the 13 Pro maxes out at 1TB storage (the iPhone tops out at 512GB).
We recommend buying as much storage as you can afford—it keeps the phone usable longer, especially since storage isn't expandable—but only people working with large audio, photo, or video files are likely to need the 1TB option.
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Is for Pros
iPhone 13
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Lenses: Wide, Ultra Wide
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Zoom: 2x optical, 5x digital
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LiDAR Scanner for Night Mode: No
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Macro Photography: No
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Night Mode Portraits: No
iPhone 13 Pro
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Lenses: Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto
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Zoom: 6x optical, 15x digital
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LiDAR Scanner for Night Mode: Yes
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Macro Photography: Yes
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Night Mode Portraits: Yes
The camera is the major area where the iPhone 13 Pro lives up to its "pro" name. While both phones have the same basic features: 12-megapixel cameras, the ability to take both photos and videos, support for Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting, and Live Photos, the 13 Pro's cameras add enhancements and features that make the 13 Pro more suited to serious photographers. Among the 13 Pro's features are a telephoto lens, enhanced optical and digital zoom, a LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor that enhances low-light photography, and support for Portrait Mode at night.
