iPhone 13 series tech specs

4 August 2025

1 min read

Haziq

Tech Expert for Back Market UK, Ireland & Australia

The iPhone 13 series offers a range of options to suit different needs and budgets, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 mini. Customers can expect significant camera upgrades, improved battery life and the powerful A15 Bionic chip across all models.   When thinking about ​​new vs refurbished iPhone 13 series phones from Back Market, customers will find devices in varying conditions at competitive prices. Refurbished options are a cost-effective way to experience premium iPhone features while also contributing to a more sustainable tech lifecycle.

  • Front view of the iPhone 13 showing the screen and front-facing camera.

    iPhone 13 

    September 24, 2021 (in the UK) 

    • 128 GB: £779​ 

    • 256 GB: £879​ 

    • 512 GB: £1,079

    From ​£240

    5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0
    Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red, Green (added later)
    128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
    4 GB RAM
    Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm), Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm), Depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm), Weight: 6.14 ounces (174 grams)
    6.1-inch (155 mm), Super Retina XDR display, OLED, 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
    All iPhone 13 models – iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – have an IP68 rating (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529.
    Apple A15 Bionic chip, New 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, New 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
    Dual 12MP camera system: Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture, Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation Ultrawide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
    Features: Photographic Styles Smart HDR 4 for photos, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
    Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/2.2 aperture Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps), Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    Stereo playback, Spatial audio playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit
    Balanced performance and size: Offers a great balance between screen size and portability. Advanced cameras: Dual-camera system with features like Cinematic mode and Photographic Styles.
    Super Retina XDR display: Vibrant and bright OLED display. A15 Bionic chip: Fast and efficient performance. 5G connectivity: For high-speed cellular data.
    Up to 19 hours of video playback. Up to 75 hours of audio playback
    Ceramic Shield front Glass back Aluminum design (iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13) Stainless steel design (iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max), Side button, Lightning connector, Built-in microphone, Built-in stereo speaker
  • Front view of the iPhone 13 mini, showcasing its small form factor and vibrant display.​

    iPhone 13 mini 

    September 24, 2021 (in the UK) 

    • 128 GB: £679​  

    • 256 GB: £779​  

    • 512 GB: £979 

    From ​£199

    5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0
    Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red, Green (added later)
    128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
    4 GB RAM
    Height: 5.18 inches (131.5 mm) Width: 2.53 inches (64.2 mm), Depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm), Weight: 4.97 ounces (141 grams)
    5.4-inch (137 mm) Super Retina XDR display, OLED, 2340‑by‑1080-pixel resolution at 476 ppi
    All iPhone 13 models – iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – have an IP68 rating (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529.
    Apple A15 Bionic chip New 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, New 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
    Dual 12MP camera system: Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture, Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, Ultrawide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
    Features: Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 4 for photos, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)  
    Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/2.2 aperture, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
    Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    Stereo playback, Spatial audio playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit
    Compact design: Its small size is a key feature, making it easy to use one-handed and carry in a pocket. Powerful performance: Despite its size, it has the same powerful A15 Bionic chip as the other iPhone 13 models.
    Improved cameras: Upgraded cameras with features like Cinematic mode and Photographic Styles. 5G connectivity: Fast 5G for quick downloads and streaming. Durable design: Ceramic Shield front and IP68 water resistance.
    Up to 17 hours of video playback, Up to 55 hours of audio playback
    Ceramic Shield front Glass back Aluminum design (iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13) Stainless steel design (iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max), Side button, Lightning connector, Built-in microphone, Built-in stereo speaker
  • Front view of the iPhone 13 Pro with its distinctive camera array and stainless steel frame.

    iPhone 13 Pro 

    September 24, 2021 (in the UK) 

    • 128 GB: £949​ 

    • 256 GB: £1,049​ 

    • 512 GB: £1,249​ 

    • 1 TB: £1,449

    From ​£320​​

    5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0
    Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red, Green (added later)
    128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
    6 GB RAM
    Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm), Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm), Depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm), Weight: 7.19 ounces (204 grams)
    6.1-inch (155 mm) Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, OLED, 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
    All iPhone 13 models – iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – have an IP68 rating (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529.
    Apple A15 Bionic chip New 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, New 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
    Pro 12MP camera system: Wide: ƒ/1.5 aperture, Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, Ultrawide: ƒ/1.8 aperture and 120° field of view, Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
    Features: Photographic Styles Macro photography capability Apple ProRAW Smart HDR 4 for photos, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
    Portrait Lighting with six effects Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)   Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps, Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/2.2 aperture, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps), Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    Stereo playback, Spatial audio playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit
    ProMotion technology: 120Hz adaptive refresh rate display for smoother visuals. Pro camera system: Triple-lens camera system with telephoto lens, Macro photography and Apple ProRAW.
    Premium design: Stainless steel frame and Ceramic Shield front. A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU: Enhanced graphics performance. Recording: High-quality video recording capabilities and ProRes Video.
    Up to 22 hours of video playback. Up to 75 hours of audio playback
    Ceramic Shield front Glass back Aluminum design (iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13) Stainless steel design (iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max), Side button, Lightning connector, Built-in microphone, Built-in stereo speaker
  • Front view of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, highlighting its large screen and elegant design.​

    iPhone 13 ​Pro​ Max​

    September 24, 2021 (in the UK) 

    • 128 GB: £1,049​ 

    • 256 GB: £1,149​ 

    • 512 GB: £1,349​ 

    • 1 TB: £1,549 

    ​From £348​

    5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0
    Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red, Green (added later)
    128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
    6 GB RAM
    Height: 6.33 inches (160.8 mm), Width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm), Depth: 0.30 inch (7.65 mm), Weight: 8.46 ounces (240 grams)
    6.7-inch (170 mm) Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, OLED 2778‑by‑1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi
    All iPhone 13 models – iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – have an IP68 rating (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529.
    Apple A15 Bionic chip New 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, New 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
    Pro 12MP camera system: Wide: ƒ/1.5 aperture, Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, Ultrawide: ƒ/1.8 aperture and 120° field of view, Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
    Features: Photographic Styles Macro photography capability Apple ProRAW Smart HDR 4 for photos, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
    Portrait Lighting with six effects, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps), Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps, Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth camera ƒ/2.2 aperture, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
    Video recording in 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
    Stereo playback, Spatial audio playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit
    Largest display: The biggest screen in the iPhone 13 lineup for an immersive viewing experience. Longest battery life: Generally offers the best battery performance of the series.
    Pro camera system: Same advanced Pro cameras as the iPhone 13 Pro. A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU: Powerful performance for demanding tasks. Premium features: Combines all the best features in the iPhone 13 series.
    Up to 28 hours of video playback, Up to 95 hours of audio playback
    Ceramic Shield front Glass back Aluminum design (iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13) Stainless steel design (iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max), Side button, Lightning connector, Built-in microphone, Built-in stereo speaker

When buying refurbished is better than new 

​​In 2024, we conducted an​ Impact Report, ​which found that Back Market ​ prevent​ed​ 382,000 metric tons of CO2 and around 1,512 tons of e-waste through refurbishment initiatives and products. When you buy a refurbished iPhone 13 series through Back Market, you’re contributing to a better, greener planet and saving a ton of money at the same time without sacrificing the quality of the device.    Buying a refurbished iPhone 13 series from Back Market gives significant savings of up to 50% compared to new devices. Each phone undergoes a rigorous 25-point inspection to make sure you still have top functionality and appearance. This eco-friendly choice benefits your wallet while also contributing to environmental sustainability. 

Written by Haziq, Tech Expert for Back Market UK, Ireland & Australia

When not fighting the good fight for environmental sustainability, Haziq loves making reviews of everything and anything tech-related.

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