Apple’s iPhone 13 – the cheaper, the smarter, the better!

Despite the improvements to the camera, storage capacity, and battery life, the price of the new iPhone 13 is only slightly lower than that of the excellent iPhone 12 from the previous year.

There is a £20 difference in price between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini, which is why the new iPhone 13 is priced at £779 ($799 or A$1,349).

The phone’s overall design is the same as that of the previous model. Flat aluminium edges and toughened glass front or back make it feel as sturdy as last year’s model. Even though it is 12g thicker and somewhat thicker, the difference is barely obvious unless you are comparing them side-by-side.

This year’s model features a brighter, more detailed display than last year’s model. In comparison to this year’s iPhone 13 Pro versions with 120Hz screens and most of its Android rivals, it has a clock speed of 60Hz, that was usual for iPhones up until this point.

Apple’s iPhone 13  Official Website

Starting with 128GB of built-in storage and Apple’s A15 Bionic engine, the iPhone 13 boasts a little faster all-around performance than last year’s A14 chip in the iPhone 12. In terms of speed, it’s right up there with the best.

Specifications You Must Know Before Buying Iphone 13

• Screen: 6.1in Super Retina XDR (OLED) (460ppi)
• Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 128, 256 or 512GB
• Operating system: iOS 15
• Camera: dual 12MP rear cameras with OIS, 12MP front-facing camera
• Connectivity: 5G, wifi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5, Lightning, ultra wideband and location
• Water resistance: IP68 (6 metres for 30 mins)
• Dimensions: 146.7mm x 71.5mm x 7.7mm
• Weight: 174g

• Apple’s iPhone 13  Official Website

Why iPhone13?

Strong battery life

There is no noticeable loss of power when using the device on the go. The phone has a battery life of 46 hours between charges, which is greater than most comparably sized competitors and last year’s model and includes 90 minutes of 5G browsing. The phone should be able to last for three days if you’re diligent, but it’s more likely that it will need to be recharged every other night.

Sheer Sustainability

The iPhone 13’s battery is not expected to last more than a year, but this can be upgraded for £69. After 500 fully charged battery cycles, cells in similar devices ’s total at least 80% of its normal strength. The smartphone’s screen can be replaced for £266.44 if it is broken outside of the warranty period. The iFixit website gave the prior iPhone 12 a repairability score of 6/10.

Recycled rare earth minerals, 99 percent recycled tungsten, and 35 percent recycled plastic are all used in the iPhone 13’s different components, including its main board and power saving unit, which employ 100 percent recycled tin solder. In its analysis, the corporation analyses the phone’s influence on the environment.

Apple’s iPhone 13  Official Website

Non-Apple products can also be traded in or recycled for free by Apple.

iOS 15

iOS 15 is preinstalled on the iPhone 13, and it’s available on all of Apple’s handsets since the iPhone 6S in 2015.

Siri’s local voice recognition, better notifications and “focus modes,” as well as an enhanced Safari browser layout and FaceTime video conferencing with non-Apple users, are just some of the new features that have been included.

For the longest period of time, Apple offers software upgrades for its iPhones. You can expect software and security upgrades for at least five years, but they might last up to seven years, allowing you to continue using the phone without fear.

Apple’s iPhone 13  Official Website

Exceptional Camera

An enhanced 12-megapixel main camera and an ultra wide-angle camera are located on the rear, although no optical zoom is provided.

The main camera on this year’s models is noticeably larger and brighter than those of previous editions. Even in high-contrast scenarios, photos taken in favourable light are clear, crisp, and well-balanced. When photographing at night, the nightscape mode is no longer necessary, resulting in crisper and more balanced photographs. For indoor use, the billboard advertising is a touch sharper and has a superior low-light performance.

New “photographic styles” for still images allow you to adjust the balance of contrast, vibrancy, and tone to suit your needs. If you’ve ever wanted to modify the way your iPhone or iPad looks, you can now do so with more than just a few simple filters.

In terms of video quality, the iPhone still seems to be light years ahead. A brand-new feature for this year is the “cinematic mode,” which simulates “rack focus,” in which the camera’s focus is switched to a person or thing when they gaze directly at the lens, and the forefront and background become blurred. This toy is great for experimenting with, but I don’t see me using it to make a movie.

The 12MP front-facing lens is similar as on prior iPhones, and it’s showing its age.. In bright light, it takes clear, detailed pictures, but in dim light, such as a pub, it has trouble, generally yielding in softer, blurrier pictures.

Apple’s iPhone 13  Official Website

Our Observations

As per our observation, the audio quality has overshadowed other calling features due to the brilliance of call time. Though if you have just upgraded from iPhine123 to this new model we suggest you to not use the same case. Since the side buttons and sizes are distinctly different. 

How Much Will It Cost?

The iPhone 13 costs £779 ($799/A$1,349) with 128GB of storage, £879 ($899/A$1,519) for 256GB or £1,079 ($1,099/A$1,869) for 512GB.

For comparison, the iPhone 13 mini costs £679, the iPhone 13 Pro costs £949, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ costs £949, the OnePlus 9 costs £629 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs £949.

Final Verdict

New features include a long – lasting battery and a better camera, all of which are a significant improvement over the iPhone 12’s features.

Even when you consider the fact that you may comfortably use it lengthier than every phone with more than 5 years of software updates from Apple, as well as fair and accessible replacement battery choices.

A telephoto camera is missing, and the display is slower than on rivals. The upgrading isn’t worth it if you have a recent smartphone. If you’re in the market for a new phone, but your current model is three or four years old, the iPhone 13 is a great option.

Pros: better cameras, water resistant, Face ID, longer battery life, great performance, great screen with smaller notch, durable and easy to hold, 5G, long software support.

Cons: no USB-C, need your own charger, no telephoto camera, screen slower than competition and 13 Pro.

Apple’s iPhone 13  Official Website