Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2024 6:35 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 10:53 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro X Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3240
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 13 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
OLED

1206x2622

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3582
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)

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3 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 (128GB)	vs	18 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)	vs	+4.04GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1170x2532 pixels	vs	+1206x2622 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
457 PPI	vs	+458 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.3"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 12MP + 0.3MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
OIS: Optical stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
5G Sub6	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
3240 mAh	vs	+3582 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20W	vs	+30W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

37 Common items in both devices

128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

NVMe (SSD)

Super Retina XDR OLED

Dolby Vision/HDR10

1 billion

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 13 (A2631, A2633, A2634, A2635, A2482)	iPhone 16 Pro (A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021	9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	71.5 x 149.6 millimeters (2.81 x 5.89 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Titanium frame, glass front and back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1206x2622 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	458 PPI
Colors	1 billion	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
System version	iOS 15	iOS 18
Firmware update	iOS 18	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Apple A18 Pro (3nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.04GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-core)	A18 Pro GPU (6-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 775519 (v9) Geekbench: 4645 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1713073 (v10) Geekbench: 8261 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (104GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2633 (Global), A2634 (China, Hong Kong), A2635 (Russia) versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2631 (Canada, Japan), A2482 (USA) versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3293 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3083 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3292 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71 TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3294 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave A2633 (Global), A2631 (Canada, Japan) versions: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2634 (China, Hong Kong), A2635 (Russia) versions: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2482 (USA) version: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)	A3293 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) A3083 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3292 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6) A3294 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm0.7µmPDAF 12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1/3.06"1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1.7µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps) 10-bit HDR ProRes RAW Cinematic mode
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.2 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3240 mAh	3582 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 13 (128GB)	iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate