Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Our Verdict: Start with the practical differences: the Apple iPhone 13 offers the lighter 173g body versus 206g, whereas the Apple iPhone 17 Pro gives you the larger 6.3" screen versus 6.1", the higher-resolution 48MP rear camera against 12MP, the sharper 18MP selfie camera. The Apple iPhone 13 is currently cheaper on the lowest total contract cost at about £200, roughly £744 less than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. There is also much wider deal availability for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, with 19,123 active deals versus 1,558. That makes the Apple iPhone 13 the value-led pick, unless the larger 6.3" screen versus 6.1" on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is worth paying extra for.

Over a full contract, the 13 works out around £433 all-in, about £686 less than the 17 Pro.

Expert Rating
4.6
10 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
OLED LTPO 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 A19 Pro
Battery
3,227 mAh 3,988 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
173 grams 206 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£12.99/mo (£99.00 upfront) £44.99/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£193.00 £928.00

Prices updated 16 July 2026

Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Expert Rating 4.6
10 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display OLED LTPO 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 A19 Pro
Battery 3,227 mAh 3,988 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight 173 grams 206 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £12.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
£44.99/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £193.00 £928.00
Prices updated 16 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13

24 Months

128GB

Green

Refurbished

10GB

Data

£12.99 per month, £99 upfront.

Use code: IDM10OFF (£10)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

24 Months

256GB

Deep Blue

10GB

Data

£44.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Use code: CASH2 (£2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper on contract at £433.16 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £99.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 13's 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 17 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £193.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 13 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro uses the Apple A19 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 is the more portable of the two: it's 33g lighter at 173 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm, and is slimmer at 7.65mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 17 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 17 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.