Why should I upgrade to iPhone 13?

iPhone 13 vs.
They both have 5G support, a vibrant OLED 6.1-inch screen, a fast processor, great cameras and MagSafe accessory support. The biggest reasons to consider upgrading are the camera updates -- especially for shooting video -- and the longer battery life.
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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 the iPhone 13 that much better?

Benchmarks show that the A15 in the ‌iPhone 13‌ offers around 10 percent better single-core performance and 18 percent better multi-core performance compared to the ‌iPhone 12‌'s A14 chip. In graphics tasks, the ‌iPhone 13‌ performs roughly 15 percent better than the A14 Bionic in the ‌iPhone 12‌.
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What will be special about the iPhone 13?

Compared to the standard iPhone models, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max feature a stainless steel frame, 120Hz ProMotion displays, and triple-lens camera systems with improved Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto lenses and higher-end photography options like macro capabilities, and the ProRes video format.
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Is buying iPhone 13 Pro worth it?

iPhone 13 Pro review: Verdict

The iPhone 13 Pro and its bigger brother are the best phones you can buy right now. This smaller Pro model is better suited for people who balk at larger phones. The battery life has vastly improved over past iPhone models, which is a serious point in this device's favor.
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iPhone 13 review: worth the upgrade?



What are the problems with iPhone 13?

A number of iPhone 13 users are complaining about touch issues where the device's display doesn't respond to swipes and gestures. We're also hearing 5G cellular data issues. Some users are saying cellular service is dropping unexpectedly. Others are complaining about the speed of 5G.
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Does iPhone 13 have fingerprint?

Unfortunately, the short answer is no. As convenient as it would be for Apple to integrate Touch ID into an iPhone along with the usual Face ID sensors, that's simply not the case. There's no fingerprint sensor underneath the screen, nothing in the power button, or anywhere else on the phone.
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What is the difference between iPhone 12 and 13?

Performance. The iPhone 12 is powered by Apple's A14 Bionic processor, while the iPhone 13 features the newest and most powerful A15 Bionic chip inside. Both devices feature 4GB of RAM inside. Both the A14 Bionic and A15 Bionic chips feature 6-core CPUs with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores.
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Is the iPhone 13 waterproof?

This means that the devices can withstand water up to a depth of six meters (19.7 feet) for up to 30 minutes. The IP68 water resistance rating means that the ‌iPhone 12‌ and ‌iPhone 13‌ can hold up against splashes, rain, and accidental water exposure, but intentional water exposure should still be avoided if possible.
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Does iPhone 13 have charger?

Every iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 comes with a USB-C-to-Lightning cable, and that's pretty much it. So out of the box, those who don't currently have any Apple power adapters will need a USB-C power adapter to charge the iPhone 12 and 13.
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Are iPhone 13 screens stronger?

However, the iPhone's Ceramic Shield glass isn't invincible.

And yes, her iPhone 13 Mini's screen has a deeper, more noticeable scratch. And that's despite the fact that she's using an Apple Silicone case.
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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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How long does the iPhone 13 battery last?

The baseline iPhone 13 has a battery capacity of 3,227 mAh and is rated to last up to 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12. Per Apple's battery tests, that works out to up to 19 hours of video playback, up to 15 hours of streaming online video, and up to 75 hours of audio playback.
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Is 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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Is the iPhone 13 better than the iPhone XR?

The iPhone 13 is more durable than the iPhone XR, and its IP68 water resistance rating means the phone can survive a plunge in up to 6 meters of water for half-an-hour — the iPhone XR can only deal with 1 meter. The screen is brighter and the battery's bigger on the newer iPhone as well.
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What is the difference between iPhone 11 12 and 13?

Hardware. One of the main differences between the iPhone 13 models, iPhone 12 models and the older iPhone 11 and iPhone XR is hardware. As you would expect, the iPhone 13 has a bump in hardware, moving from the A14 chip found in the iPhone 12, the A13 in the iPhone 11 and the A12 chip in the XR to the A15 chip.
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Can iPhone 13 go in shower?

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 range have IP68 ratings, which allow for submergence in water of up to six meters for thirty minutes. However, showers produce steam and high-pressure particulate, which isn't accounted for in the water resistance rating.
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Can I shower with iPhone 13?

To prevent liquid damage, avoid these: Swimming or bathing with your iPhone. Exposing your iPhone to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on. Using your iPhone in a sauna or steam room.
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Can iPhone 13 take pictures underwater?

Yes, you can snap photos underwater with the iPhone 13 but only up to a depth of 1 to 2 meters, so be careful. The latest iPhones have received an IP68/IP67 classification, which means they can withstand water for 30 minutes at a depth of 2 meters and 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.
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Is iPhone 13 cheaper than iPhone 12?

The iPhone 13 models cost the same as their iPhone 12 counterparts did when they arrived in 2020: $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.
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Are iPhone 13 and 12 screen protectors the same?

Do iPhone 12 Pro screen protectors work with the iPhone 13 Pro? No is the short answer as, even though they might fit the front of the iPhone 13 Pro overall, the notch has been shrunk and the earpiece moved at the top, so an iPhone 12 Pro screen protector won't fit the iPhone 13 Pro. Sad.
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Can iPhone 13 Use iPhone 12 cases?

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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Is there a home button on iPhone 13?

iPhone 13 doesn't have a physical Home button, but it's possible to recreate that classic experience by using Apple's Accessibility features.
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Is Face ID better than fingerprint?

When Face ID arrived on the iPhone X in 2017, it was hailed as a tremendous achievement for biometric logins. It was more secure, faster, and more accurate than Touch ID, Apple told us, and far less likely to be spoofed.
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Does iPhone 13 have 5G?

iPhone 13 models, iPhone 12 models, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) work with the 5G cellular networks of certain carriers. Learn how to use 5G cellular service.
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