Apple iPhone 13 Pro review

The iPhone 13 Pro takes phone photography to yet another level, and nails the rest while it's at it.

5 Star Rating
iPhone 13 Pro review
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Our Verdict

The iPhone 13 Pro offer elite-level features in all areas, from its new cameras to its screen to its processor. As an upgrade, you might think of it as boringly practical. But it elevates what the actual phone can do beyond its rivals, and in a size that's more practical than the larger competition.

For

  • Astounding camera quality
  • Excellent 120Hz display
  • Improved battery life

Against

  • No USB-C
  • No microSD slot
  • Annoying camera switching

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Specs

Size: 71.5x146.7x7.65mm
Weight:
203g
Processor:
Apple A15 (5-core GPU, 6GB RAM)
Resolution:
1170x2532
Screen:
6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion
Storage:
128/256/512/1TB
Battery:
3,095mAh

The iPhone 13 Pro is the higher-end model in Apple's phone line-up this year, along with its larger sibling, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. And like last year, this isn't just a case of Apple naming something 'Pro' because it's the fancier option – this really pushes itself as the model creative pros will most want for its features, and there are more to come.

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The Verdict
10

out of 10

Apple iPhone 13 Pro review

The iPhone 13 Pro offer elite-level features in all areas, from its new cameras to its screen to its processor. As an upgrade, you might think of it as boringly practical. But it elevates what the actual phone can do beyond its rivals, and in a size that's more practical than the larger competition.

Matt Bolton

Matt is Managing Editor at TechRadar.com, and previously worked on T3, MacLife and MacFormat. He's been testing technology for over a decade, working in specialist Apple publications as well general technology and creative journalism, and has charted Apple’s ups and downs since his student days (but still hopes to hear “one more thing”). By day, you can find him covering TV, audio, smart home gear and more at T3.com, as Home Tech Editor. By night, he's probably updating or pairing or installing some new piece of technology in the quest for the perfect setup.

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