iPhone 13 Vs iPhone XS

iPhone XS vs 13

A few years separate these two smartphones. The more recent iPhone 13 seems the most appealing on paper. In everyday use though, the iPhone XS is still a great reference model, capable of appealing to many users. Here are the similarities and differences.

iPhone 13, a compact format with high performance

Introduced in 2021, the iPhone 13 is one of the newest models. It comes with the latest Apple technologies and offers a compact size. At just 174 grams, it's quite light and similar in weight to the iPhone XS, which is a bit smaller. The iPhone 13 measures 146.7 X 71.5 X 7.7 mm. The iPhone XS, on the other hand, measures 143.6 X 70.9 X 7.7 mm and weighs 177 grams. However, the iPhone 13 still has the advantage in terms of screen size. It has a 6.1-inch SUPER RETINA XDR OLED panel, while the iPhone XS has a 5.8-inch OLED panel. Photography-wise, the two devices are similar, although the iPhone XS has a 2X optical zoom lens, which is absent on the 13, instead replaced by an ultrawide lens. The price of the iPhone 13 is lower on Back Market - the cheapest option is £489.

iPhone XS - excellent value for money 

Users who use their smartphone in a fairly standard way will not see huge differences between the two smartphones. They are both similar in size and very versatile, so they can meet all your daily needs. The iPhone XS only shows its weaknesses for heavy consumers of video content or while running intensive games. Its A12 Bionic chip can't compete with the high performance of the new A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13. But it does offer a significant advantage with its dual SIM slot. It will appeal to workers who want to use just one smartphone for both business and personal calls.

Looking for a high-end device with exceptional performance? The iPhone 13 is the one to go for. With its A15 Bionic chip, it runs smoothly on all applications. It will also be compatible with Apple's next software update for a longer period of time (about 5 years by our estimates). This will not be the case for the iPhone XS. The iPhone XS is much more affordable while remaining very versatile. Its price/performance ratio is unbeatable.