\nbuy for less on Mozillion<\/a><\/p>\n
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Mozillion rating:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”zoom” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Apple doesn\u2019t like to tinker with a winning formula, so it\u2019s no surprise that the iPhone 13 offers relatively minor updates from the brilliant iPhone 12. But the iPhone 13 Pro<\/a> has had a massive camera upgrade, and packs even more performance. With the gap between the standard and flagship iPhones now wider than ever, does the iPhone 13 still do enough, or should you start saving for the iPhone 13 Pro? 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The newer phone looks the same, has much the same screen, and its camera lenses only seem to have moved around a bit.<\/p>\n In truth the two phones do have a lot in common, including decent waterproofing and 5G support, but dig into the specifications and their differences begin to stand out. The iPhone 13 rocks a slightly improved screen and – despite similar headline specs – a much better camera. Apple has added more storage along with some useful new photo and video features. The whole phone is powered by a newer, faster chip – and its battery lasts longer for good measure.<\/p>\n Indeed, the iPhone 13 looks like the kind of thoughtful evolution we\u2019re used to between iPhone generations, but it has a problem. While the iPhone 12 Pro had a better camera than the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 Pro improves on the standard phone\u2019s camera, screen and processor. There\u2019s much more daylight between the two, so it pays to study the details before making your choice.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”design” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Face-on it\u2019s hard to tell the difference between an iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. They share the same height and width. The iPhone 13 is slightly deeper and weighs a few grams more, but you can\u2019t really tell. The design is ageing well. The screen glass covers almost the full area of the phone, and is framed by a narrow metal border that offers good knock protection. Adding to this, Ceramic Shield front glass helps prevent a drop becoming a disaster.<\/p>\n The polished glass back panel is similar between generations, too. The new phone\u2019s updated camera means it has a bigger mound, with lenses in a different place – it\u2019s unlikely that an iPhone 12 case will fit the iPhone 13. It\u2019s worth knowing that the rear glass isn\u2019t Ceramic Shield – it\u2019s tough, but it\u2019s more likely to break in a hard drop.<\/p>\n We\u2019re not usually keen on lighter iPhone colours, and the pink offered for the iPhone 13 is particularly pale. While some will opt for this, or Starlight (white), the camera\u2019s big, dark lenses particularly stand out against it. The iPhone 13 looks unobtrusive in Midnight (black) or blue, and particularly bold in red.<\/p>\n Thanks to its small screen borders, the iPhone 13 is on the small side despite its generous 6.1\u201d screen. At 72mm wide, those with medium or bigger hands should find it possible to type single handedly. Our only real grumble about the design is that its straight, metal edges sit less comfortably in the hand than the curved ones found on iPhones up to the iPhone 11.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_delay=”1000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_delay=”2000ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”display” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The iPhone 13 display looks identical to the one from the iPhone 12, but it\u2019s not. Apple says it\u2019s a new panel, and there\u2019s been a small boost to the maximum brightness, now up to 800 nits from 625. Perhaps more significantly, the notch housing the TrueDepth front-facing camera is smaller than before. That\u2019s a good thing, but you may still find it in the way when you\u2019re watching full-screen content. It\u2019s a shame Apple hasn\u2019t switched to the small \u2018hole-punch\u2019 cameras used by its competitors.<\/p>\n The iPhone 13\u2019s screen also lags behind the curve when it comes to refresh rate. While some Android competitors have been offering 120Hz performance for a while, Apple has only introduced it for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The standard iPhone 13 makes do with a pedestrian 60Hz.<\/p>\n This is easier to forgive on the iPhone 13 mini, which is unlikely to appeal to the perfectionists and gamers for whom these things matter, but it\u2019s a bigger omission here. Even the ageing Google Pixel 5 offers a 90Hz refresh rate, and many high-end rivals now have 120Hz. The phone still feels smooth and responsive, but it\u2019s odd that Apple didn\u2019t introduce faster refresh rates throughout the range.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”camera” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Look at the headline specs for the iPhone 13 and you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking it\u2019s carried over the cameras from the iPhone 12. The rear system combines wide and ultra-wide lenses into a 12 megapixel (MP) camera with the same zoom capabilities – 2x optical, and 5x digital.<\/p>\n In fact, the newer phone has some useful upgrades. First off, the new wide camera uses an entirely new sensor. According to Apple, its bigger size and larger 1.7\u00b5m pixels help it scoop up 47% more light. In the other big physical change, the camera gets sensor-shift image stabilisation – previously only used in the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Together, these changes ought to improve results, reducing noise and shake in low-light photography.<\/p>\n Though useful, these upgrades were overshadowed by the announcement of two new software features for the iPhone 13. The first, Photographic Styles, is designed to counter criticisms that different phones tend to process photos differently, resulting in different outcomes for things like sharpness and warmth. With Photographic Styles, you can select and customise the setting you prefer, letting you tune the camera to your preferences.<\/p>\n The second, Cinematic Mode, is designed to emulate the tight focus used by filmmakers to create more compelling, cinematic takes. It works in a similar way to Portrait Mode, which keeps your face sharp while allowing the background to blur. In Cinematic Mode, focus automatically shifts to faces and dynamic elements in the scene, drawing the viewer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n We found that it worked well, typically responding to the changing scene as people came and went, or the camera was panned across. Where it didn\u2019t, it\u2019s possible to edit the focus behaviour after the video has been shot. This makes for an even more powerful feature, although we found it clunky to use in practise.<\/p>\n Overall, the camera has taken a small but worthy step on from the iPhone 12. Low-light photography remains impressive, with the iPhone 13 able to resolve images in astonishingly low light. Videos are crisp and impressively stable too. The only real omission here is the lack of a telephoto lens – otherwise, the iPhone 13 will make a great shot of almost any subject.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”performance” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” 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_builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It wouldn\u2019t be a new iPhone without a new processor, and the iPhone 13 gets Apple\u2019s new A15 Bionic chip throughout the range. Look closer, though, and it\u2019s not quite that straightforward.<\/p>\n While the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini get the standard version with a four-core graphics processing unit (GPU), the Pro-level models get an extra GPU core. On paper, this means that the standard iPhone 13 is at a slight disadvantage, particularly when it comes to complex graphics and physics operations. In practise, the gap is surprisingly large.<\/p>\n We test a phone\u2019s processing power using the Geekbench 5 benchmark. Here, the iPhone 13 was comfortably faster than the iPhone 12, notching up a single-core score of 1,723 (versus 1,590), and a multi-core score of 4,612 (4,052). The iPhone 13 Pro managed slightly higher scores, but there wasn\u2019t much in it.<\/p>\n Things were different across our other tests. In the Geekbench 5 Compute benchmark, the iPhone 13 scored a healthy 10,505 against the iPhone 12\u2019s 9,370 – but the iPhone 13 Pro weighed in with a massive 14,439.<\/p>\n We ran the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark. The iPhone 13 scored a peak of 2,523, a healthy 16% improvement over the iPhone 12. However, the iPhone 13 Pro peaked at 3,188, a stunning 44% step up from the iPhone 12 Pro.<\/p>\n As with all iPhones, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro can\u2019t sustain this level of performance, as they have to slow down to avoid overheating. Even so, the iPhone 13 Pro\u2019s worst score of 2,235, recorded after 20 minutes of benchmarking, isn\u2019t that far behind the iPhone 13\u2019s best score (2,523).<\/p>\n It\u2019s no surprise to see the latest iPhone improving over its predecessor, or that it annihilates the competition – no Android phone even gets close. But it is new to see one iPhone model so comprehensively outperforming another from the same family. The iPhone 13 is quicker than most people will ever need, but the iPhone 13 Pro is even faster.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”battery” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Apple says that the iPhone 13\u2019s battery will last for up to 19 hours when playing back video. On the surface of it, that\u2019s two hours more than the iPhone 12, but our tests suggest there\u2019s been a bigger step forward.<\/p>\n We got the iPhone 12 to loop an HD film for just over 14 hours – enough for a London to Rio flight. That\u2019s not bad at all, but the iPhone 13 was almost true to Apple\u2019s 19-hour claim. It managed 18 and three-quarter hours in the same test. That\u2019s long enough to fly from London to Perth – and to get you through customs at both ends.<\/p>\n That\u2019s impressive durability, particularly given that this test keeps the screen and speakers on constantly. In more typical use, you\u2019d comfortably get two days\u2019 from a charge provided you didn\u2019t overdo the gaming or video calls.<\/p>\n When the battery is flat, the iPhone 13 charges quickly. Connected to a 20w charger it hit 50% in 29 minutes, 80% in 55 minutes, and was fully charged in less than two hours. Alternatively you can drop it on a wireless charging pad – it charged happily on the dock in a modern car.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Battery life<\/strong> (movie playback)<\/strong>*<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_counters bar_bg_color=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_counter percent=”100″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_video_mp4=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” bar_background_color_default=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off”]iPhone 13 Pro – Time = 19hr 2mins[\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”98.68″ bar_background_color=”#E09900″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_video_mp4=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” bar_background_color_default=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off”]iPhone 13 – Time = 18hrs 46mins[\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”72.63″ bar_background_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|600|on||||||” background_enable_video_mp4=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” bar_background_color_default=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off”]iPhone 12 – Time = 13hrs 50mins[\/et_pb_counter][\/et_pb_counters][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Charge Time (0-80%)<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_counters bar_bg_color=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_counter percent=”100″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_video_mp4=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” bar_background_color_default=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off”]iPhone 13 Pro – Time = 53mins[\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”96.36″ bar_background_color=”#E09900″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_video_mp4=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” bar_background_color_default=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off”]iPhone 13 – Time = 55mins[\/et_pb_counter][et_pb_counter percent=”100″ bar_background_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|600|on||||||” background_enable_video_mp4=”on” background_enable_video_webm=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” bar_background_color_default=”#0C71C3″ use_percentages=”off”]iPhone 12 – Time = 53mins[\/et_pb_counter][\/et_pb_counters][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n *Battery life test involves looping the playback of an HD movie from fully charged until the phone shuts down.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”options” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The iPhone 13 is an expensive phone, but it\u2019s better value than its predecessor. The new phone starts with 128GB of storage – double the entry-level iPhone 12 – but at \u00a3779 it costs \u00a320 less than the iPhone 12 did at launch. Sticking with Apple\u2019s prices, the 256GB iPhone 13 will set you back \u00a3879, while the range-topping 512GB option is \u00a31,079.<\/p>\n Comparing models with like-for-like storage, the iPhone 13 costs \u00a370 less than the equivalent iPhone 12 did at launch. And even now that Apple has dropped its prices for the older phone, buying a 128GB iPhone 12 would still save you only \u00a350 compared to the equivalent iPhone 13. If you\u2019re buying new, get the iPhone 13.<\/p>\n You can buy an iPhone 13<\/a> in five colours – Starlight (white), Midnight (black), blue, pink or red. You\u2019ll only find the phone and a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box – no charger or headphones are supplied. 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It\u2019s early days, but we\u2019re yet to hear of any hardware or software issues. Historically, Apple has been quick to offer patches or – in the worst cases – repair programmes where iPhones have been disappointing, so it should be a safe buy.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth mentioning that Apple is a leader when it comes to offering software updates. You can generally expect a minimum of seven years\u2019 updates to iOS, by which time the phone itself is likely to be due for an upgrade. If you\u2019re planning on keeping it that long, a case is a must, and a screen protector is a good idea too.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”verdict” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The iPhone 13 may be an evolution of the iPhone 12, but it\u2019s a worthwhile upgrade. Going by Apple\u2019s official prices, the new phone costs only 6-7% more than the old one. Despite that it has a better screen and camera, improved processor, and a much longer battery life. In this context, buying a new iPhone 12 now makes no sense – the only savings worth having are on a refurbished iPhone 12.<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s much tougher choosing between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro. The flagship phone commands a \u00a3170 premium over the equivalent iPhone 13 model, with Apple charging \u00a3949 for the entry-level 128GB version. For this, you get an even better camera, a much quicker processor, a brighter, 120Hz screen and professional photo and video formats. If you can stretch your budget, buy an iPhone 13 Pro<\/a> and enjoy the best smartphone yet. If not, buy an iPhone 13<\/a> and you definitely won\u2019t be sorry.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Why mess with perfection? 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iPhone 13 – overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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iPhone <\/strong>13 <\/strong>– performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
iPhone <\/strong>13<\/strong>– battery performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
iPhone <\/strong>13 <\/strong>– options and additional features<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\niPhone 13 – build quality and things to look out for<\/strong><\/h2>\n
iPhone 13 – verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n