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iPhone 13

Released Sep 24, 2021$799 launch pricePhone

Still one of the best-value used iPhones: sensor-shift stabilisation, a bright OLED and A15 speed that handles 2026 apps without complaint. The 4GB of RAM, 60Hz panel and Lightning port are what finally date it.

Pros

  • Sensor-shift OIS was flagship tech at launch
  • A15 Bionic is still fast enough for everything
  • Compact 174g body with IP68 rating
  • Long iOS support window keeps it current

Cons

  • 60Hz display
  • Only 4GB of RAM
  • Lightning port and 20W charging
  • Battery has degraded on most used units
44Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance44.6
Display35.8
Camera33.5
Battery38.9
Features89.3

Full specifications

Everything we track for the iPhone 13

Display

Screen size
6.1 ″
Panel type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1170x2532
Pixel density
460 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
Screen-to-body
86 %

Performance

Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 10
920,000Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)
2,100Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
5,300Top 31%
RAM (max)
4 GB
Storage options
128/256/512GB
Storage type
NVMe

Camera

Main camera
12 MP
Main aperture
f/1.6
Ultra-wide
12 MP
Optical zoom
1 x
Max video
4K@60fps
Front camera
12 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
3,240 mAh
Wired charging
20 W
Wireless charging
15 W
Active use endurance
10 h

Design

Weight
174 g
Thickness
7.7 mm
IP rating
IP68
Frame material
Aluminum

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
iOS 15
OS update pledge
6 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the iPhone 13 good in 2026?

The iPhone 13 earns an Inno Score of 44/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Still one of the best-value used iPhones: sensor-shift stabilisation, a bright OLED and A15 speed that handles 2026 apps without complaint. The 4GB of RAM, 60Hz panel and Lightning port are what finally date it.

What is the iPhone 13 AnTuTu score?

The iPhone 13 scores 920,000 points in AnTuTu 10. That puts it in the top 55% of the chips and devices we have measured in this category. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 2,100 single-core and 5,300 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the iPhone 13?

Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic · Screen size: 6.1 ″ · Capacity: 3,240 mAh · Main camera: 12 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the iPhone 13?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Samsung Galaxy S21, Honor X9b, Samsung Galaxy A54 5G — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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