I certainly didn’t have to hold the iPhone 13 still for as many seconds as the iPhone 12 when I used both of them to shoot a candlelit globe in a super dark room. Sadly, a lot of the notable additions are contingent on the A15 chipsets, meaning things like Cinematic Mode won’t be coming to older iPhones.įor example, the faster image signal processor (ISP) on the chip means things like nighttime photos won’t take as long. Apple improved both the rear sensors here and the ultrawide lens is supposed to let in more light than before. The bulk of the iPhone 13 and 13 mini’s upgrades are around photography and video. But the difference isn’t big enough that you’d know without having them side by side. When I set the iPhone 12 and 13 to max brightness and held them up on a cloudy day, I did notice the newer phone had a teensy bit of an edge. Apple says the panels are 28-percent brighter. Unlike the iPhone 13 Pros, which have faster 120Hz screens, the iPhone 13 and 13 mini have similar displays to their predecessors. Though, its density, glass covering and shiny metal edges do make it feel more premium. The iPhone 13 is heavier than the Galaxy S21, too, despite having a smaller screen. They both feature anodized aluminum and glass frames with flat edges with what Apple calls its “ceramic shield” covering the front.īoth the iPhone 13 and 13 mini are a hair heavier and thicker and have the same display sizes as before at 6.1-inch and 5.4-inch respectively. Otherwise, the iPhone 13 and 13 mini are physically very similar to last year’s models. I adore this hue - it’s similar to the “Not Pink” shade Google used on the Pixel 3, but because of the glass covering the iPhone, it looks paler and more iridescent.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. The physical refinements include a smaller notch, a rearranged camera module that protrudes slightly further than before along with a new pink color option. If you’re coming from an iPhone 12 or 12 mini, you might not notice a huge difference in this year’s models. Still, they add up to make the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 feel like worthwhile upgrades, especially to those looking to upgrade from older iPhones. Others, like a slightly smaller notch, bigger batteries, brighter displays, faster chips and expanded 5G support feel incremental. Some of the changes are impressive, like bringing the iPhone 12 Pro Max's excellent camera hardware to smaller phones and lower price points. Apple's subtle refinement on the iPhone 12 models will be familiar if you've paid attention to developments in the Android world. On paper, the iPhone 13 and 13 mini aren't much to get excited about.
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