Apple's iPhone 13 (starting at $799) is a battery life beast, with far greater longevity than previous midrange smartphones. While we appreciate the greater pocketability of the iPhone 13 mini, unimpressive sales of the iPhone 12 mini taught us that most people prefer long battery life to a petite form factor. So even though other upgrades from the previous generation are nearly unnoticeable here, the battery boost is so profound that it's definitely worth the $100 premium over a standard-size iPhone 12. And if you're upgrading from an earlier iPhone, you'll find a lot of welcome enhancements in power and camera quality. That makes the iPhone 13 the best bet for most buyers, as well as the winner of our Editors' Choice award.Design: Subtle Improvements The iPhone 13 looks a lot like the iPhone 12. At 5.8 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches (HWD) and 6.1 ounces, it's pretty much the exact same size as the iPhone 12, but a third of an ounce heavier. Because of slightly different side button positi...

Apple's iPhone 13 delivers the best blend of performance, camera quality, and battery life at the right price for most people.

Long battery life; Fast, smooth performance; Camera makes it easy for anyone to take good photos

Not much of an upgrade over the iPhone 12

The iPhone 13 keeps everything that was great about the iPhone 12, cuts £20 off the price, doubles the starting storage and adds two meaningful upgrades: longer battery life and a better camera.

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.

Time to upgrade.

Impressive cameras. 128 gigabytes of base storage. Longer battery life on the full-size model.

Battery on the Mini is a bit weak. Otherwise there’s not much to dislike.

“The iPhone 13 continues to be Apple's mainstay model, offering most of the value of the Pro at a lower price.”

The iPhone 13 is the most appealing offering from Apple this year if one were to consider price, the battery life and the overall camera performance. If you are on an iPhone XS or older, and wish to upgrade this year, this would be my solid recommendation.

Much improved battery life; Bright, vivid OLED display; Excellent main camera;

No ProMotion; No optical zoom;

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Small improvements make the iPhone 13 a better smartphone than the 12, but it’s no longer the best-value iPhone

More storage, Sensor shift stabilisation, Brighter display

Most upgrades will be barely noticeable, No 120Hz display

The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini received a number of significant upgrades including new cameras, a bigger battery, more storage and a brighter screen. The iPhone 13 is a delightful upgrade to last year's already wonderful iPhone 12 family. Some will be disappointed because it's not radically different from previous models, but that's actually part of the charm. Familiarity has been one of the keys to Apple's success with the iPhone, and the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini are those same reliable friends that seemingly never change.

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini aren't radically different, but that's part of the charm.

New cameras; Cinematic mode; iOS 15;

Still wish the notch was smaller;

A 60Hz display is the only thing really stopping the iPhone 13 from being the most competitive phone on the market. It improves on its predecessor and otherwise outperforms rivals deftly.

Best-in-class performance; Beautiful design & finish; Impressive battery life; Capable cameras;

Smaller notch doesn't add much; No telephoto camera; 60Hz display is dated; Slow charging;