Apple has unveiled its new smartphone lineup, and the iPhone 13 is now available with glowing early reviews. Apple has now skillfully retained older iPhones in its lineup as well. As a result, users can get the option of choosing between the iPhone SE, iPhone 11 iPhone 12, or the brand new 13 series.
Apple’s newest smartphones are once again among the finest phones you can purchase, so you can anticipate a phone with excellent camera quality, a top-of-the-line processor, and a slew of other remarkable features. But how does the new iPhone 13 perform after several reviewers spent extensive time using both phones, and given that last year’s iPhone 12 was an exceptional phone in its own right?
We will learn more about the new features of the iPhone 13 models, which have swiftly surpassed their predecessors, the iPhone 12. The latest iPhones outperform the iPhone 12 in practically every regard, particularly when it comes to battery life and display. But is the new iPhone lighter; is it worth your money? Let’s find out!
Is iPhone 13 Lighter Than iPhone 12? Weight Comparison
Release and Price
The iPhone 13 launched on September 24, 2021, almost a year after the iPhone 12, which was released on October 23, 2020. The prices of iPhone 13 models began with the same as their iPhone 12 predecessors: $699 for the iPhone 13 mini, $799 for the iPhone 13, $999 for the iPhone 13 Pro, and $1,099 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
However, now, at $699, you interestingly have two different phones to choose from. There’s the iPhone 12 and the new iPhone 13 mini. The iPhone 13 mini is an excellent choice if you want a compact phone. Because the battery life is greatly enhanced, it solves the difficulties of the iPhone 12 mini. The A15 Bionic CPU, which is quicker and more powerful than the A14 Bionic, is also available in the iPhone 13 mini along with a significant improvement in its camera performance. On the other hand, if the appeal of a 6.1-inch display outweighs the lure of a 5.4-inch display, iPhone 12 is the phone for you. It might not have the latest CPU, but it does have a 5G connection and Ceramic Shield protection.
iPhone 12 Vs iPhone 13 Battery Life
In terms of the battery life, the iPhone 11’s battery was incredible, easily lasting a whole day and more. The iPhone 12’s 2815 mAh battery, on the other hand, was an unwelcome step down from its predecessor. Fortunately, the iPhone 13 reverses the pattern by including a bigger battery. Regardless of how hard you push these new phones, they will easily last a long time. When compared to the iPhone 12, Apple claims that the iPhone 13 will last 2.5 hours longer on a single charge.
iPhone 12 Vs iPhone 13 Specs and Performance
New Apple A-series processors are predictably and consistently outstanding. The iPhone 13 is equipped with Apple’s latest and most robust A15 Bionic processor, which gives a substantial performance bump. Additionally, the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13 Pro features an additional GPU core, resulting in a significant leap in graphics performance. The iPhone 13 comes with iOS 15 pre-installed, and you can choose between 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage, whereas the iPhone 12 started with 64GB and maxed out at 256GB.
iPhone 12 Vs iPhone 13 Camera
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 both include a dual 12MP camera system on the rear with Wide and Ultra-Wide lenses. A 12MP f/2.2 aperture selfie camera is located on the front of the phone. Because its 12MP broad sensor can absorb 47% more light than before and records hefty 1.7m pixels, the iPhone 13 system is noticeably enhanced, with considerably less noise in most settings. The iPhone 13/iPhone 13 mini cameras are worth owning because of the addition of the spectacular Cinematic mode for video, photographic styles for stills, and better low-light photography quality.
The camera modifications on the iPhone 13 Pro versions are much more significant. Both iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max include a larger primary sensor for improved low-light shots, and the ultrawide angle lens has a wider f/1.8 aperture. This also guarantees brighter, clearer photographs, even in low-light situations.
Display of iPhone 12 Vs iPhone 13
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series are both stunning and beautiful, with the same general design. These phones have 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED displays with 1170 x 2532 resolutions, which are quite comparable. According to Apple, the notch cutout that places the Face ID sensors on the iPhone 13 is 20% smaller on all four new models. Apple also promises brighter displays, which will be 28% brighter than the iPhone 12’s. Both the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 have a brightness of 800 nits, while the iPhone 13 Pro versions have a brightness of 1,000 nits.
Weight and Available Colors
To house a bigger battery, the new iPhone 13 is somewhat thicker and heavier than the iPhone 12. As a result, contrary to common opinion, the new iPhone 13 is somewhat heavier rather than lighter. The new iPhone 13 weighs 6.14 ounces (174 grams), compared to 5.78 ounces (164 grams) for the iPhone 12. The phones, on the other hand, are both water-resistant for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 meters.
Users get five vibrant color options for the iPhone 13: midnight, starlight, blue, red, and pink. In contrast, the iPhone 12 is available in six colors: black, white, red, green, blue, and purple. However, Apple is no longer including headphones or a charging brick in the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 packaging, citing environmental concerns.
To wrap up, the iPhone 13 is a worthy successor to the iPhone 12. Better storage choices, a quicker CPU, and camera enhancements would be enough to justify the investment.
With better battery life, and in the case of the iPhone 13 Pro versions, fast-refreshing screens, this is a considerable improvement over the last model. The perks of the iPhone 13 are undoubtedly worth it if your budget allows it.
