iPhone 13 vs iPhone 17 Pro

Compare iPhone 13 and iPhone 17 Pro: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.

iPhone 13

iPhone 17 Pro

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Key differences

Specification comparison
FeatureiPhone 13iPhone 17 Pro
Screen size6.1″6.3″
SDR brightness800 nits1000 nits
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Weight174 g206 g
Main camera12 MP48 MP
Front camera12 MP18 MP
Wi-FiWi‑Fi 6Wi‑Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 6

Considering an upgrade

Screen diagonals are 6.1″ and 6.3″. iPhone 17 Pro has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.

Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPhone 17 Pro supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.

iPhone 13 is 32 g lighter (174 versus 206 g). That is a concrete advantage when carrying the device frequently, and usually matters less at a desk.

Specified maximum SDR brightness is 800 and 1000 nits, higher on iPhone 17 Pro. Consider this in bright ambient light. HDR brightness is a separate specification.

This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.

Sources and methodology

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