Excellent battery life; Welcome camera improvements; So much power; 128GB base storage;

No macro or telephoto; Lightning rather than USB-C; iPhone 12 offers most of the same for less;

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The iPhone 13 isn’t a game changer for Apple’s series of smartphones, but it’s an important iteration that offers better battery life, a better processor and an upgraded camera setup than iPhones that have gone before it. If you’re looking for a fast and capable smartphone, and don’t need the extra features of the pricier Pro model, this is a top choice.

Strong battery life; Great design; Powerful internals;

Minimal design changes; No 120Hz screen; No Ceramic Shield on rear

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.

Apple delivers a delightful upgrade in its new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.

New cameras; Cinematic mode; iOS 15;

Still wish the notch was smaller;

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.

Apple delivers a delightful upgrade in its new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.

New cameras; Cinematic mode; iOS 15;

Still wish the notch was smaller;

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

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

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

No ProMotion; No optical zoom;

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;