Apple iPhone 13 review: Everything you need to know
Apple's new iPhone 13, which just hit the market, is getting a lot of attention because it not only updated the daily apps, but also improved the entire system. Not to mention a much brighter screen, longer battery life and a highly improved camera with new sensors. The new iPhone is even faster and smoother, and the updated camera will make you feel like a pro.
iPhone 13 comes in four models - iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. These models have a lot in common, from the new A15 Bionic chip to faster 5G and a smaller notch.
Let's take a look at all the models and their parameters to evaluate the advantages of the new iPhone 13 models.
Apple iPhone 13 price and capacity
In Lithuania, iPhone 13 mini prices start at EUR 819, iPhone 13 at EUR 919, iPhone 13 Pro at EUR 1179, iPhone 13 Pro Max at EUR 1279.
This year, the 64GB storage capacity has been dropped, with all four models available in 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage capacities. However, it is important to mention that the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max additionally have 1 Tb capacity models.
So, as always, the mini and classic model are more attractive in terms of price, but if you want a phone with a very large memory, you should choose the Pro models.

Design and colors
Although Apple manufacturers say that the new iPhone 13 has been "redesigned" inside and out, at first glance it seems that it does not differ from the older model.
The design is almost the same as the older versions - glass front, colored glass back and aluminum frame. The sturdy aluminum frame and smooth flat edges give it a sense of security and solidity, and it's a pleasure to hold in the palm of your hand. When comparing the new iPhone 13 and older models, it can be noticed that the ring/mute button, volume control buttons and charging buttons are placed slightly differently, that is, shifted.
In terms of design, the most obvious change is the new arrangement of the rear camera. In iPhone 13 phones, the cameras are placed diagonally.
The front of the iPhone 13 has a notch that houses the TrueDepth camera, speaker, and microphone. However, this cutout is smaller than the iPhone 12, so it takes up less space.
The new iPhone 13 is available in several colors: red, white (Starlight), black (Midnight), blue and pink. Meanwhile, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max - graphite, gold, silver and light blue colors.
Screen
All four iPhone 13 models remain the same as the previous models - the iPhone 13 mini has a 5.4-inch screen, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro have a 6.1-inch screen, and the largest iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen. All these models have Super Retina XDR OLED displays.
In terms of screen brightness, the iPhone 13 has a typical outdoor brightness of 800 nits and a maximum of 1200 nits in HDR mode. As a result, the brightness of the screen is increased by as much as 28%. Well, let's say the screen of the Pro Max model is even 1000 nits and reaches up to 1200 nits when used outdoors.
Camera
While all four iPhone 13 models boast impressive photography, the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max take the top spot on all the best phone camera lists.
The iPhone 13 cameras are configured diagonally, instead of vertically, like the iPhone 12. This arrangement gives much better photo results - bright and colorful shots and improved night photography.
The biggest change is the new 12-megapixel camera sensor, which is 47% larger than last year's iPhone. Therefore, it can capture much more light, which makes for even better night photography. The new wide camera sensor is a 12-megapixel lens with an f/1.6 aperture, while the new 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera has a faster f/2.4 lens and a 120-degree field of view.
The iPhone 13 models also have a displacement sensor that allows the lens to move and thus better cope with uneven movements and changes in them.
In the iPhone 13 Pro models, the main ultra-wide cameras have even wider apertures and have a LiDAR scanner that enables night mode portraits. The ultra-wide camera has improved low-light photography by as much as 92%. In addition, iPhone 13 Pro models support macro mode, which allows users to see very small objects up close. iPhone 13 Pro phones strongly compete with standard models when it comes to macro mode and offer extremely better images.
Also, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have an improved telephoto lens. The new 77mm telephoto lens now has a 6x optical zoom range and up to 15x digital zoom. This new telephoto camera offers more zoom options than older models, and lets in a lot more light with a wider f/1.5 aperture.
So when it comes to camera specs, the iPhone 13 Pro models have a bigger advantage over the classic iPhone 13 models.
Video recordings
All four iPhone 13 models are capable of shooting up to 4K and 60 frames per second. And all of the phones boast excellent video and video performance, just like last year's iPhone 12 models.
The new "Cinematic" mode allows you to change the focus effect during video. When recording video, this mode automatically changes the focus in real-time when people enter the frame or the eye moves away from the camera. You also have the ability to manually change the focus for more precise focus control. Beja's front camera also supports cinematic mode.
Performance
All iPhone 13 models feature Apple's new A15 Bionic chip, which is faster and more efficient than last year's A14 Bionic. Built on a 5-nanometer process, the chip has six processor cores: two for demanding tasks and four for less demanding workloads to increase efficiency. Overall, Apple says the A15 Bionic is the "fastest processor in a smartphone," with up to 50 percent faster performance. faster than competitors.
When it comes to graphics, we can see some differences between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro. The former has four GPU cores and the latter has five. Apple claims the iPhone 13 offers 30% better graphics and 50% more graphics performance than rival phones.
Battery
All four iPhone 13 models feature significantly longer battery life. The iPhone 13 lasts up to 2.5 hours more than the iPhone 12 model, and the iPhone 13 Mini lasts 1.5 hours more than the iPhone 12 Mini. Of course, the new models have a 5G connection that automatically switches to any other when in the corresponding arena, thus saving the phone's battery.
The iPhone 13 mini supports up to 17 hours of video playback (13 hours during streaming) and up to 55 hours of audio playback. The iPhone 13 supports up to 19 hours of video playback (up to 15 hours of streaming) and up to 75 hours of audio playback.
The iPhone 13 has a 3,240 mAh battery, while the iPhone 13 mini has a 2,438 mAh battery.
All Phone 13 models support fast charging and can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes using a Lightning to USB-C cable and a 20W power adapter.
So, all four iPhone 13 models are like better versions compared to the previous models. But unequivocally, they are the best version of the iPhone.
For those who want a professional phone with an extremely powerful camera, we recommend choosing the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max versions. Well, for those who want a slightly simpler option, who do not have particularly high requirements for a mobile phone, we suggest choosing a simpler, but really excellent iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 mini model.