If you feel that the Pro model is slightly out of your budget, then you can opt for the standard iPhone 13, without losing out on too many features. Although the Pro also has these improvements, these do not significantly change the day-to-day use of the device and most people cannot justify the additional cost for such details. The iPhone 13 Pro offers a clear upgrade on the iPhone 13, particularly in terms of its materials, battery life, display and cameras. Overall, when it comes to deciding between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro models, it's down to what you plan to use your phone for. The iPhone 13 range offers an impressive range with something for everyone (Image credit: Apple) The iPhone 13 Pro is the first iPhone to feature this technology but this isn't necessarily an essential feature for most iPhone users.
When viewing a standard website, the phone will use a lower refresh rate, but while playing a game or using other high-intensive apps, the refresh rate will increase to provide a smoother and more responsive experience. When it comes to display, the iPhone 13 Pro uses ProMotion technology that offers a refresh rate ranging from 10Hz to 120Hz, changing based on what is on the screen at the time. The A15 in the iPhone 13 Pro also has 2GB more memory than the standard iPhone 13, meaning that you should be able to have more browser tabs and apps open at one time without performance being hindered. iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro: display and performanceīoth models offer a 6.1-inch OLED display (Image credit: Apple)īoth the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro models use Apple's latest A15 Bionic chip, which offers moderate performance improvements compared to the iPhone 12.Īlthough the chips in both iPhones are the same, the GPU in the iPhone 13 Pro is better, which means that users can expect a slightly improved performance from the Pro model, especially with more demanding apps and video editing. If the camera is important to you, then you're probably better off opting for the iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 13 Pro Max models, rather than just the iPhone 13. In addition to this, the iPhone 13 Pro has a LiDAR Scanner in the rear camera array to accurately map the environment and depth, allowing you to take Night mode portrait photos and use the camera for augmented reality. The iPhone 13 Pro is also able to take photos in Apple ProRaw, allowing you to take higher quality photos and record video in 4K at 30 fps. The iPhone 13 Pro is also able to optically zoom in ten times further than the standard iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 has a dual 12MP camera system with Ultra Wide and Wide lenses, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro has a triple camera setup that adds a Telephoto lens into the mix. The main difference between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro is their rear camera setups. Both models have a 12MP Camera and the Pro model (above) has a Pro Telephoto lens (Image credit: Apple)