Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Our Verdict: The specs favour Apple iPhone 15 Pro where it counts most, with a higher-resolution 48MP rear camera and the lighter 187g body. The SIM-free gap favours Apple iPhone 13 Pro: £224 compared with £399.98 for Apple iPhone 15 Pro. The right call is Apple iPhone 15 Pro for capability and Apple iPhone 13 Pro for keeping the spend lower.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro is the cheaper buy at £270 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.4
11 reviews
4.3
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 1179 x 2556
Pixels Per Inch
457 461
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A17 Pro
Battery
3,095 mAh 3,274 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight
204 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
- £68.67/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£269.99 £419.00

Prices updated 19 July 2026

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Expert Rating 4.4
11 reviews
4.3
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 1179 x 2556
Pixels Per Inch 457 461
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A17 Pro
Battery 3,095 mAh 3,274 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight 204 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts - £68.67/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £269.99 £419.00
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Pro

128GB

Silver

Refurbished

From £269.99

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro

12 Months

256GB

Natural Titanium

Refurbished

30GB

Data

£68.67 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £269.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro uses the Apple A17 Pro .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 17g lighter at 187 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.