Is iPhone 13 thicker than 12?

The iPhone 13 is slightly thicker and heavier than the iPhone 12 to accommodate a larger battery (more on that later). iPhone 12 dimensions: Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm)
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Is 12 or 13 heavier iPhone?

The one more substantial change that you may actually feel though is that the iPhone 13 now weighs 174 grams, a bit more than the 164 grams of the iPhone 12. It's a subtle thing, but you could notice it. What you probably won't even notice is that the newer phone is just a tad bit thicker at 7.65mm vs 7.4mm.
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Is the iPhone 13 heavier?

The iPhone 13 mini weighs just 141 grams, while the regular iPhone 13 is a bit heavier at 174 grams. This lighter construction is thanks to the use of glass on the front/back and a matte aluminum frame.
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What is the difference between iPhone 13 and iPhone 12?

The ‌iPhone 12‌ and the ‌iPhone 13‌ both have a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with HDR, True Tone, P3 wide color, and ‌Haptic Touch‌. The only difference with the ‌iPhone 13‌'s display is that it is able to get 175 nits brighter during typical non-HDR use, but this is not a major reason to get the newer model.
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Is the iPhone 12 thicker?

2020's largest iPhone is 7.4 mm thick, down from 8.1 mm. The thing is, it doesn't feel that way in your hand, and the squared-off sides are to blame. Whereas the curved edges of the iPhone 11 Pro Max help disguise its thickness, the iPhone 12 Pro Max wears its girth brazenly. I'm mixed in how I feel about that.
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Why is iPhone 13 thicker?

Apple's iPhone 13 models are nearly identical in design to the iPhone 12 models, but there are some slight differences in weight and thickness. All of the ‌iPhone 13‌ models are heavier than their ‌iPhone 12‌ counterparts, likely due to the larger batteries that are inside and the thickness increase.
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Is iPhone 13 notch thicker?

The notch in the iPhone 13 occupies 20% less space than in the iPhone 12, with Apple touting that its TrueDepth camera system has been "reengineered to provide more display area." In side-by-side shots, the notch is substantially less wide and appears to be slightly taller.
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Is it worth upgrading iPhone 12 to 13?

The phone looks almost identical, offers a faster processor and more powerful cameras. However, you won't be able to enjoy any of the entirely new features. Is it worth upgrading to the iPhone 13? Yes, absolutely!
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Is iPhone 13 camera better than 12?

The camera specs of the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12 are identical. Both phones include 12-megapixel sensors on the front and the back cameras. But that doesn't tell the whole story about the photo processing differences between the phones.
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Is iPhone 12 or 13 thinner?

All of the iPhone 13 devices are equally thicker than their iPhone 12 counterparts: 0.3 vs 0.29 inches. The extra thickness and weight could have something to do with the increased battery life in the new iPhones, which is considerably better than last year's devices.
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What is the thinnest iPhone?

Thankfully, iPhones Are Getting Thicker

Better yet, rather than just keeping new iPhone models at 6.9mm (the thickness of the iPhone 6, which is the thinnest-ever iPhone), iPhones have gotten progressively thicker.
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Why is iPhone 12 so heavy?

Though the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are the same size, the 12 Pro is heavier thanks to its extra hardware and the fact that, like the iPhone 12 Pro Max, it's made of stainless steel. The iPhone 12, meanwhile, is made out of aluminum. It's strong in its own right and lighter than steel, but it's not as tough.
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Is the iPhone 12 and 13 the same size case?

The simple answer is no, they wont. But lets dive into why they don't and take a look at some you can pick up now! So although the size of the screens and most of the dimensions of the phone have not changed the iPhone 12 cases will not fit because the new iPhone 13 is slightly thicker than the previous versions.
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Why is the iPhone 13 better?

For now, though, the iPhone 13 is the most current of Apple's flagship phones. It features the better chipset, cameras, battery life and some new software tricks too.
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Is iPhone 13 worth getting?

Yes, there are updates but they are small and incremental. If you're running an iPhone 11, any of the models in that range, then, yes, the iPhone 13 is definitely worth an upgrade. The iPhone 13 might not be a massive update on the iPhone 12, but it represents a BIG update when compared to the iPhone 11.
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Does iPhone 13 have better reception?

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Is the signal reception better, and how does it compare with other flagship phones? In short, the 13 series is better than the previous one in terms of signal reception. Various tests have been conducted, and all of them show a general upgrade from the iPhone 12 series.
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Is the iPhone 12 and 13 Pro Max the same size?

They're basically the same size too. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is ever so slightly thicker and heavier than the older iPhone 12 Pro Max, but as we'll talk about later, that's not a huge deal — especially since it makes for a bigger battery. Honestly, most won't notice the difference in feel and weight.
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Are the iPhone 13 and 11 the same size?

The iPhone 11 weighs 6.84 ounces and the iPhone 13 weighs 6.14 ounces, so there isn't a huge weight difference. They're also fairly similarly sized. The iPhone 11 is 5.94 inches by 2.98 inches by 0.33 inches, which is just a tad bigger than the iPhone 13's dimensions of 5.78 inches by 2.82 inches by 0.30 inches.
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Is iPhone 13 an unlucky number?

The name of Apple's latest iPhone lineup shows that the company isn't as superstitious as some people thought. Rumors suggested Apple's new iPhone would be dubbed the iPhone 13, but there was also speculation it could have been called the iPhone 12S.
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Is iPhone 13 small?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.42 inches (iPhone 13 mini) or 6.06 inches (iPhone 13) diagonally. Actual viewable area is less.
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Is the iPhone 13 Pro heavier?

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The 13 Pro is 17% heavier than the X, which was already a big leap from the 8. I love the mini enough to miss out on the slight camera upgrade and 120hz. My personal preference is aluminum vs. stainless as well.
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Are iPhones getting thicker?

The new iPhones are heavier than their immediate predecessors, and they're a little thicker, too. For example, the iPhone 12 weighed 5.78 ounces, but the iPhone 13 weighs 6.14 ounces. The iPhone 12 Pro was 6.66 ounces, but the iPhone 13 Pro is 7.19 ounces.
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