Despite the launch of the iPhone 14, its predecessor, the iPhone 13, remains an excellent reference today. Currently it is even much cheaper than when it was released, since it only costs 699 euros instead of Rakuten’s 909 euros.
Powerful, durable, equipped with an excellent photo module… The iPhone 13 was able to demonstrate great qualities when it was released, since Apple decided two years ago to correct many shortcomings of the previous model. Improvements that paid off as this premium smartphone received a score of 9/10 at the end of our test. And, despite the recent release of the iPhone 14, the iPhone 13 is still worth a try today, especially since its price isn’t as high as it used to be.
The iPhone 13 in a nutshell
- A 6.1-inch OLED screen
- A powerful A15 Bionic chip
- Improved autonomy
Launched at a price of 909 euros, the iPhone 13 (128 GB, color black) is now offered at 699.99 euros on Rakuten. This is an international model.
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The same format as the iPhone 12
Apple doesn’t change a winning team. Therefore, for its iPhone 13, the Apple brand has taken the same rectangular format as its iPhone 12, with these rounded edges in brushed aluminum and this glass back that, it must be said, exudes quality. Small change: the iPhone 13 is thicker and a bit heavier. This does not mean that it will be too heavy in hand, since it adopts a diagonal of 6.1 inches. A size that places it among the average smartphones, whose grip is still pleasant.
Regarding this screen, we will have the right to the deep blacks and the infinite contrasts of the OLEDs. We still regret the absence of the 120 Hz refresh rate, which most premium smartphones in this price range offer: here we will have to settle for a 60 Hz screen, but Apple has managed to optimize it for fluid navigation. An easy compromise, then. The Cupertino company continues to catch up with the size of the notch, which has been reduced by 20%, enough to free up space at the top of the screen, although it does not allow more information to be displayed.
A powerful chip for good performance
As usual, Apple equipped its iPhone 13 with its new chip at the time, the A15 Bionic. With this configuration, the smartphone will be able to run all kinds of demanding applications, while ensuring worry-free multitasking. It will also be possible to launch 3D games in the best graphics conditions. On the autonomy side, Apple has made great progress. Thus, the iPhone 13 can last a full day on a charge, even with fairly heavy use.
Finally, in terms of its photographic section, the iPhone 13 integrates the two sensors of the iPhone 12 Pro Max: a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. There will also be an AI to refine the details of the captured shots. The action of this AI, for example, will be very noticeable in photos of people in motion, which will be perfectly captured in the act. In general, photos taken with this photo module will benefit from a good level of detail and brightness, even at dusk, when the sun goes down. Finally, on the video side, you can shoot in Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60fps.
To find out even more, do not hesitate to read our complete test of the Apple iPhone 13.
9 /10
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