Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Our Verdict: Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro are close in weight, at 204g and 211g, although the newer model has a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen rather than 6.1 inches. The newer Pro adds variable aperture control to its main camera and doubles maximum storage to 2TB. The older model remains similar in handling; the newer one has a more specific role for camera control and storage-intensive use.

If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro is the cheaper buy at £239 SIM-free.

Release Date
24 September 2021 18 September 2026
Expert Rating
4.3
13 reviews
4.6
11 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
457 458
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
Battery
3,095 mAh 4,056 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-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/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
Weight
204 grams 211 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
- £11.95/mo (£959.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£239.00 £1197.00
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Release Date 24 September 2021 18 September 2026
Expert Rating 4.3
13 reviews
4.6
11 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 457 458
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
Battery 3,095 mAh 4,056 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-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/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
Weight 204 grams 211 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts - £11.95/mo
£959.00 upfront
SIM-free £239.00 £1197.00
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 13 Pro

128GB

Gold

Refurbished

From £239

Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 18 Pro

24 Months

256GB

Black

15GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£11.95 a month, £959 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £239.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 18 Pro uses the Apple A20 Pro (2 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two: it's 7g lighter at 204 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.