iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro
Short answer: the iPhone 13 Pro adds a 120Hz ProMotion screen, a third camera with 3x zoom, macro photos, LiDAR, ProRes video, a stainless steel frame and a 5-core GPU. The iPhone 13 is lighter, has a slightly bigger battery (3240 mAh vs 3095 mAh) and costs less. Choose the Pro for the screen and camera; choose the iPhone 13 for value and battery.
Updated 11 November 2026
Design and build
Both have a 6.1 inch screen and the same 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm size. The iPhone 13 uses an aluminium frame with a glossy glass back and weighs 174 g. The 13 Pro uses a polished stainless steel frame with a matte glass back and weighs 204 g. Both have Ceramic Shield and IP68.
The 13 Pro feels more premium but heavier and slipperier on the sides. The iPhone 13 comes in brighter colours like Pink, Blue and Red; the Pro comes in Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue and Alpine Green.
Display
Both use a 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 1170 x 2532 with up to 1200 nits HDR peak. The iPhone 13 runs at 60Hz. The 13 Pro has ProMotion with an adaptive 10-120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits typical brightness.
The 120Hz screen makes scrolling and games look far smoother. Once you try it, it is hard to go back, so this is the main reason most buyers choose the Pro.
Performance and chipset
Both use the A15 Bionic (5 nm) with a 6-core CPU. The iPhone 13 has a 4-core GPU and the 13 Pro has a 5-core GPU.
For WhatsApp, YouTube and social media you will not notice the difference. In heavy games, the 13 Pro's extra GPU core and 120Hz screen give a smoother experience.
Cameras
The iPhone 13 has a 12MP main with sensor-shift OIS and a 12MP ultra-wide. The 13 Pro has a 12MP main with a larger sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide with macro mode, a 12MP 3x telephoto and LiDAR for faster focus in the dark. Both have a 12MP front camera.
The 3x lens is great for portraits and events, and macro is handy for close-up shots. The 13 Pro also records ProRes video. Cinematic mode is on both.
Battery and charging
Surprisingly, the iPhone 13 has the bigger battery: 3240 mAh against 3095 mAh on the 13 Pro. The 120Hz screen on the Pro adapts its refresh rate to save power, so real backup is close, with a small edge for the iPhone 13. Both charge to about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter and support 15W MagSafe over Lightning.
On used units, check battery health first; see our iPhone battery health guide (iPhone Battery Health: How to Check It and What Is Normal).
Specs side by side
- Chipset: A15 Bionic 4-core GPU vs A15 Bionic 5-core GPU
- Display: 6.1 inch 60Hz OLED vs 6.1 inch 120Hz ProMotion OLED
- Rear cameras: 12MP + 12MP vs 12MP + 12MP + 12MP 3x, LiDAR
- Macro: no vs yes
- Video extras: Cinematic mode vs Cinematic mode, ProRes
- Battery: 3240 mAh vs 3095 mAh
- Frame: aluminium vs stainless steel
- Weight: 174 g vs 204 g
- Storage: up to 512GB vs up to 1TB
- Launch software: iOS 15 vs iOS 15
Software and updates
Both launched with iOS 15 and will get exactly the same updates, as they share the A15 Bionic. Both run current iOS in 2026. Neither supports Apple Intelligence.
Non PTA and SIM notes in Pakistan
Our iPhone 13 and 13 Pro units are used Non PTA phones with original IMEIs, checked before dispatch, with 100% battery health shown on the page. A Non PTA iPhone is not registered with PTA's DIRBS, so a local SIM works only for a limited time unless you register it and pay the PTA tax. Wi-Fi and every other feature work normally. Learn how to check PTA status (How to Check PTA Status of Any Mobile Phone).
Both phones have one nano-SIM plus eSIM. Every order comes with a 7-day checking warranty.
Who should buy which
Buy the iPhone 13 if you want a light, colourful iPhone with good battery life and you do not need zoom or 120Hz.
Buy the iPhone 13 Pro if you want the smooth ProMotion screen, 3x zoom, macro and a more premium build. If you want a bigger battery with the same Pro features, read iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro (iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro).
