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Apple iPhone 13

Apple iPhone 13
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A15 Bionic
5 nm
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3240 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1170 x 2532 pixels
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12 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
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Specs
Apple iPhone 16

Apple iPhone 16
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A18
3 nm
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3561 mAh
45W
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6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
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Specs
2x3.23 GHz Avalanche
4x1.82 GHz Blizzard
4GB 256GB (NVMe)
4GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6"
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
1080p@30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N25, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N71, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Apple iPhone 13 with the Apple A15 Bionic (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Both Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 16 offer the same software support — 7 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates.
Both Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 16 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 60 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 16 also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Apple iPhone 16 features a larger 3561 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 13. Apple iPhone 16 supports faster wireless charging at 25W, compared to 15W on Apple iPhone 13.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.