Apple’s new smartphone range has been released, and the iPhone13 is likely to be the most loved.
How does the new phone stack up to the iPhone 12, its predecessor? We have a clear idea of the progress Apple has made in both phones after spending a lot of time with them.
Let’s compare these phones.
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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12 – Price and availability
The iPhone 13 was released in stores on September 24, 2021. This is less than a year after the iPhone 12, which launched on October 23, 2020.
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The iPhone 12’s pricing is the same as before, but there are some changes due to fluctuations in currency markets and storage provisions.
The entry 128GB model starts at $799 / AU$1,349 / AU$799 / $799. After that, it climbs to $899 / PlayStation879 / AU$1,519 256GB, and then $1099 /PS1079 / AU$1,869 512GB.
The iPhone 12 was launched at $799 / PlayStation799 / AU$1,349 64GB. It then went up to $849 /PS849 / AU$1,429 128GB, and $949 / PlayStation949 / AU$1,599 256GB.
You may have noticed that prices for higher storage capacities are slightly more expensive than the starting prices. With the introduction of a new top tier with 512GB storage capacity, these capacities have seen a boost.
The recent Apple currency rebalance has also benefited UK prices, which means that British buyers are getting more for their money.
Another important point: Apple will keep the iPhone 12 available for another year and have dropped the price accordingly.
The 64GB model is now $699 / PlayStation679 / AU$1,199. For 64GB models, it goes up to $749 /PS729 / AU$1,279 128GB and $849 /PS829 / AU$1,449 256GB.
The iPhone 13 is now available (Image credit to Apple)
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: design
Apple’s phones were becoming a bit too familiar until the iPhone 12 was released. The curves disappeared and in came the industrial edges, for the first time since the original iPhone SE in 2016.
It’s not surprising that the iPhone 13 will sport a design very similar to the iPhone 12, given last year’s angular redesign.
Apple’s design guidelines suggest that we won’t see a new iPhone design in a few years.
Both are roughly the same in size, but they’re not identical. The iPhone 12 measures 146.7×71.5×7.4mm, while the iPhone 13 measures 146.7×71.5×7.4mm. However, the iPhone 13 is slightly thicker at 146.7×71.5×7.65mm. It is also 10g heavier that the iPhone 12, which weighs in at 164g.
The iPhone 13 has a smaller notch (Image credit to Apple)
The phones come with aluminum rims and have glass surfaces. However, the colors may vary slightly. The iPhone 13 will be available in Pink, Blue and Starlight colors, while the iPhone 12 can be purchased in Black, White and Red.
Other than the new colors, the most notable difference is that it now has a diagonally-oriented dual-camera module. The iPhone 12 used a vertical stack. The larger module is also available.
iPhone 12 cases won’t fit the iPhone 13 due to its subtle expansion. This is a bit disappointing.
Both phones feature Apple’s Nano-crystalline Ceramic Shield screen technology. This makes them four times more durable than previous models.
Both phones have IP68 ratings, so they can be submerged in water up to six meters for up to 30 seconds.
Rumours of Touch ID returning were unfounded. The iPhone 13 also includes Face ID, just like the iPhone 12. The iPhone 13 has Face ID, just like the iPhone 12. However, the notch is still smaller by 20% so that there’s more screen.
The iPhone 12 features a larger notch at its top (Image credit to Apple)
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12 – display
These phones have very similar Super Retina XDR OLED screens measuring 6.1 inches with identical 1170 x 2532 resolutions.
The iPhone 13’s peak brightness can be 800 nits. This is a 28% increase over the iPhone 12’s 600. Both can reach the same 1200nits in HDR conditions.
Apple claims the iPhone 13’s display is more efficient than ever. The iPhone 13’s refresh rate is still 60Hz, and the iPhone 12 has a higher one. There could be good reasons to upgrade to Pro in the latter part of 2021, unlike last year.
Technically, the smaller notch gives you more screen space in the top corners. However, we didn’t notice any practical benefits.
Overall, it is a year of holding pattern on the display front. However, you also get that smaller, more invasive notch.
The iPhone 13’s screen is brighter than that of the 12. (Image credit to Apple)
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: cameras
Each phone has two 12MP cameras, one super-wide and one wide. The iPhone 13 system is significantly better than the iPhone 12, with much less noise in most situations.
It is easy to see why. The iPhone 13’s 12MP sensor captures chunky 1.7um pixels, compared to the iPhone 12’s 1.41um.
The sensor shift stabilization system, which made photos look amazing on the iPhone 12 Pro Max last year, is also included. Low light shots on the iPhone 13 are better than the iPhone 12. This is due to the combination of a larger sensor and superior stability.
Ultra-wide sensors on the newer phones also have improvements. They now have a wider aperture of f/1.8 than their f/2.4 iPhone 12 counterparts. It also provides an advantage in low light situations.
Apple’s camera software, as always, is just as important as the camera hardware.
The iPhone 13’s rear cameras (Image credit to Apple)
You can now apply your own looks to all your photos, from Cool to Rich Contrast, with Photographic Styles. These filters are more than just filters. They can change the focus of your iPhone 13 photos without making them look unnatural. As a result, it can be subtle.
The iPhone 13 has a rack that focuses on ‘Cinematic mode,’ which can intelligently shift and pick its focal point to produce cinematic results. It seems borderline witchcraft to me how it changes focus automatically when subjects enter the frame and can anticipate when they will enter the frame.
Although it takes some practice to achieve the desired results, it is a lot of fun.
The iPhone 12’s vertically stacked cameras (Image credit to Apple)
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12 – specs and performance
A new year and a new Apple A series processor. It’s predictable, but it’s still impressive.
The iPhone 13 brings a significant upgrade to the iPhone 12’s A14 Bionic chip to the iPhone 13’s new A15 Bionic. Both are 5nm chips but the A15 has a healthy performance boost.
A 6-core CPU is being considered that is 50% faster than the competition (presumably from Qualcomm or Samsung, Apple did not say). We also have a 4-core GPU that is 30% faster than the competition.
The Neural Engine can perform 15.8 trillion operations per seconds, compared to the A14 Bionic’s 11 trillion operations every second.
There is more difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and its Pro brother this year. The iPhone 13 Pro’s Bionic has an additional GPU core that provides a significant boost in graphical performance.
The iPhone 13 scored 4688 points compared to the iPhone 12’s 3859 in the Geekbench 5 multicore benchmark test. This is a significant improvement. Both scores are indicative of the latest Android phones.
Practically, the iPhone 13 was not noticeably faster than the iPhone 12 in everyday tasks. However, high-end games definitely benefit from the powerful GPU. Anyone who has an iPhone 8 or older will notice a noticeable improvement in performance.
Apple claims that the iPhone 13 supports 5G bands more than ever before. We are going to be honest and say that we don’t think many people care unless they work for a network operator.
It’s been mentioned before, but let us celebrate the fact that Apple has finally removed the 64GB entry storage provision. This has been a long-standing issue.
The iPhone 13 offers a choice between 128GB, 248GB or 512GB storage, while the iPhone 12 offered 64GB and peaked at 250GB.
The iPhone 13 is a slight upgrade to its predecessor. Image credit: Apple
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: battery
The iPhone 12’s battery of 2815mAh was a disappointing departure from its predecessor.
The iPhone 13 reverses this trend, with a bigger battery. We now know that the iPhone 13 packs a 3240mAh battery. Apple doesn’t usually confirm its battery size.
This is a significant increase in capacity. Apple claims that the iPhone 13 will last 2.5 hours longer on a single charge than the iPhone 12. We found that the iPhone 13’s battery life was significantly longer than the iPhone 12.
Each day of the test was completed with plenty of power. Even after a 13-hour day of pushing the battery to its limits, when we used the screen at full brightness for 8 hours and 48 minutes, 20% was left in our tank.
The iPhone 12 was not a sweaty phone. However, it would be drained by 5G usage very quickly and video playback endurance was strangely lower than that of the iPhone 11.
MagSafe is back for another spin. However, there have not been any second-generation improvements. The wireless charging rate is still at 15W.
You’ll need to find your own 20W wired charging cable for your iPhone 13. We found that you can get up to 51% in just 30 minutes if you have a 20W wired charger.
The iPhone 12 is still an excellent choice and its price has dropped. Image credit: Apple
Takeaway
The iPhone 13 is an excellent upgrade to the iPhone 12. The iPhone 13 is a great upgrade to the iPhone 12.
The iPhone 13’s battery life is the most important improvement. It will last you through a full day of intense usage, something that the iPhone 12 never managed to do.
The iPhone 13’s camera is a significant improvement over the iPhone 12. The iPhone 13’s camera is a big improvement over the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It has a large sensor and advanced stabilization. It produces outstanding shots in low light conditions, particularly.
Although performance has improved, it won’t be immediately apparent in daily use. The iPhone 12 is still a powerful phone.
iPhone 12 users can rest assured for at least another year. For everyone else, however, the iPhone 13 is superior in every way.
Also, you might want to see the best iPhone 12 cases and iPhone 12 Pro cases , or the iPhone XR case . The iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro , or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
