Apple announced new iPhones today, four models, just like last year’s iPhone 12 series. While all the new iPhone 13 models bring new features, it is the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max that comes with a feature Apple fans have longed for – a display with a high refresh rate.
The new iPhone 13 Pro models have a 120Hz ProMotion display that adjusts between 10Hz and 120Hz but their screen sizes have remained unchanged from last year’s models. So you have a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display on the iPhone 13 Pro while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen. Just like the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13, the pro models also feature slightly smaller notches. They are also protected by a sheet of Ceramic Shield which Apple claims is tougher than any smartphone glass.
The Apple A15 Bionic chipset is inside the two phones and it brings upgrades in the CPU and GPU department. Apple didn’t waste the chance to say that competitors are still playing catch up, even with its older chipsets.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max boast significant upgrades in the camera department. There is a new 12MP f/1.8 ultrawide angle camera with a 120° field of view, and just like we have seen on some Android phones, this sensor can also shoot macro photos (at 2 cm) but Apple doesn’t stop there. It can also record macro videos including in slow motion and time-lapse mode. This sensor also captures up to 92% more light than before.
There is also a 12MP f/2.8 telephoto camera that brings 3x optical zoom (6x optical zoom range across the system) and 15x digital zoom. This sensor also joins the ultrawide angle camera and the wide-angle camera in being able to shoot in Night Mode. The 12MP f/1.5 wide camera has the largest sensor, capturing 2.2x more light on an iPhone and it takes advantage of the LiDAR Scanner when shooting in Night Mode.
Apple has added new video shooting features such as Cinematic Mode that change the focus when recording a video. Users will be able to choose, adjust the level of bokeh, and even lock which objects the camera should focus on. However, there is also an automatic mode that shifts the focus when a person enters the frame or looks away from the camera. This feature will be available on the front TrueDepth camera and the rear wide and telephoto cameras.
Another interesting feature is Photographic Styles which applies your own preferred shooting style (tone and warmth) to your photos but doesn’t change the skies and skin tones.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max still have a lightning connector like their siblings. However, the battery life is better now – an extra 2.5 hours more on the Pro Max and 1.5 hours more on the Pro. Wired charging is still capped at 20W while MagSafe wireless charging is 15W. You can still use a Qi wireless charger but it is slower as it charges at up to 7.5W.
The iPhone 13 Pro models will be available in Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, and Graphite. They will also be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants. Below are their prices:
iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max
128GB – $999 128GB – $1099
256GB – $1099 128GB – $1199
512GB – $1299 128GB – $1399
1TB – $1499 1TB – $1599
They will be available for pre-order starting this Friday and will be available for purchase on September 24.
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