Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Our verdict: You'll barely notice the Apple iPhone 13 in your pocket at 173g. SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 13 comes in at £173.99 — the lower starting price of the two. You get more storage flexibility with the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, which comes in 4 variants.

Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 2532 x 1170
Pixels Per Inch
457 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
173 grams 204 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£173.99 £234.00
Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 2532 x 1170
Pixels Per Inch 457 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight 173 grams 204 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £173.99 £234.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 13 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 uses a OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a Super Retina XDR OLED.

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

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

The Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £173.99.

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

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

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 13 is the more portable of the two — it's 31g lighter at 173 grams, both are similar in overall footprint.

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

Both phones run Apple iOS.