Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 13 line-up, again offering a choice of four models. The new range offers modest updates compared to last year's series, such as a faster processor, camera improvements and screen updates. The new phones go on pre-order 17 September starting from USD 699 and will be in shops from 24 September in the US and over 30 other markets.
The iPhone 13 with a 6.1-inch display and iPhone 13 Mini with 5.4-inch screen offer similar features, with a new starting level of 128 GB storage. Versions with 256 or 512 GB are also available, in the colours pink, blue, midnight, starlight or red.
Both models come with IP68 protection and a new Super Retina XDR OLED display with improved brightness. The dual camera gets an upgrade to the wide-angle lens with 1.7 µm pixels, and OIS comes to the standard iPhone and Mini models for the first time.
Cinematic mode, improved 5G coverage
The entire series also gets the new Cinematic mode for video recording. Similar to portrait mode, the new feature recognises people and objects in the frame and automatically changes focus to create background depth effects. For creative control, the focus can be changed during and after capture, and users can also adjust the level of bokeh in the Photos app and iMovie for iOS. Cinematic mode records in Dolby Vision HDR, with support for 4K up to 60 fps on all cameras.
All four phones also come with improved 5G coverage in more bands as well as Apple's new A15 Bionic processor. Only the second 5nm processor in use on a phone, the A15 promises a more power-efficient high performance and comes with a faster 6-core CPU and 16-core neural engine.
iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max feature a more advanced Oled screen with adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz, sized at respectively 6.1 and 6.7 inches, and a smaller notch for the front camera. With bigger storage options up to 1 TB, the Pro models are available in the colours graphite, gold, silver or the new sierra blue, with prices starting at USD 999.
The triple rear camera comes with a new design with stainless steel trim surrounding each lens. All three cameras get an upgrade, including the wide lens with 1.9 µm pixels and larger ƒ/1.5 aperture, ultra-wide sensor with ƒ/1.8 aperture and a new autofocus system to support macro photography, and a new 77 mm telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. All three cameras also now support night mode, as well as Photgraphic Styles for users to pre-set their own customised preferences.
