Whether iPhone 13, 13 Pro, Max or mini - the iPhones with their A15 Bionic processor are the fastest of all smartphones. The fastest Android devices with the Snapdragon 888 are not lame, but they cannot find a way past in the overall ranking and even have to let the previous gen-ration of 12 iPhones go.
Apple iPhone 13
256 GB, Midnight, 6.10", SIM + eSIM, 5GProduct details
IPhone 13: The most advanced dual-camera system ever on an iPhone. Capture incredible photos and videos in low light with the new wide camera. Use the ultra-wide camera to take in more of your surroundings. Create great films with Cinematic mode. iPhone 13: 6.1" Super Retina XDR display that is even brighter, making it easier to see in direct sunlight. Bright whites, deep blacks, and incredible color accuracy. The ultra-high pixel density makes photos and text look razor-sharp. The A15 Bionic chip makes every task smoother and enables Cinematic mode, photographic styles, Live Text, and more. It is also more efficient, contributing to a significant leap in battery life. Durable design with Ceramic Shield. Aerospace-grade aluminum. Industry-leading IP68 water resistance. 5G enables super-fast downloads, high-quality streaming, and even demanding multiplayer gaming. The iPhone 13 has more 5G bands for 5G speed in more places. Data plan required. 5G is available in select countries and through select carriers. Speeds may vary by location and carrier.
Operating system | iOS |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Working memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Capacity | 3095 mAh |
Item number | 16644858 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MLQ63ZD/A |
Release date | 24.9.2021 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Midnight |
Case material | Aluminium, Glass |
Material | Aluminium, Glass |
Model range | iPhone 13 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
SAR value | 0.98 W/kg |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 15 |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Display technology | Super Retina XDR |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Notch | Rectangular Notch |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Contrast ratio | 2000000:1 |
Brightness | 800 cd/m² |
Glass | Ceramic Shield |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC, Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.60 f |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 130 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | Lightning |
Mobile processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Clock frequency | 3 GHz |
Working memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 3095 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 19 h |
Audio playback time | 75 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C to Lightning cable |
The reparability index | 6.1 |
Height | 7.65 mm |
Width | 71.50 mm |
Length | 146.70 mm |
Weight | 173 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 20 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Weight | 269 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.CMF0,5 %
- 2.Apple0,6 %
- 3.Samsung0,8 %
- 4.Xiaomi1 %
- 5.OnePlus1,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Samsung3 days
- 8.Ulefone3 days
- 13.Apple4 days
- 13.Emporia4 days
- 13.realme4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Nokia2,4 %
- 3.Samsung2,5 %
- 4.Apple2,6 %
- 4.Cat2,6 %
- 6.Xiaomi3,1 %
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- OLED with outstanding display quality
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- powerful SoC
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