Apple iPhone 15 vs. Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Apple iPhone 15 vs. Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Here’s a detailed comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 13 Pro.

Table of Contents

  • Size Comparison
  • Display Comparison
  • Battery Life
  • Charging Speed
  • Speaker Test
  • Performance
  • Benchmark Performance
  • Camera Comparison
  • Video Quality
  • Overall Verdict

📏 Size Comparison

Feature
iPhone 15
iPhone 13 Pro
Dimensions (mm)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65
Weight (grams)
171
204
Display Size
6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED
6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 pixels
2532 x 1170 pixels
Pixel Density (PPI)
~460
~460
Bezel Width
Slightly thinner than iPhone 13 Pro
Standard Pro bezels
Build Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
Stainless steel frame
Thickness Difference
0.15 mm thicker
Slightly thinner




🖥️ Display Comparison

Feature
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size
6.1 inches
6.1 inches
Resolution
2532 x 1170 pixels
2532 x 1170 pixels
Pixel Density
~460 ppi
~460 ppi
Refresh Rate
60Hz (standard)
ProMotion (120Hz adaptive refresh rate)
Brightness (Typical)
800 nits
1000 nits (typical),1200 nits in HDR
Brightness (HDR/Peak)
1600 nits
Up to 2000 nits (outdoor peak brightness)
Color Accuracy
Wide color (P3)
Wide color (P3)
True Tone
Yes
Yes
Haptic Touch
Yes
Yes
Ceramic Shield Front
Yes
Yes
Oleophobic Coating
Yes
Yes
Always-On Display
Yes(introduced with iPhone 14 series)
Yes

🔋 Battery Life

Feature Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Battery Capacity Approx. 3,349 mAh Approx. 3,095 mAh
Video Playback Up to 20 hours Up to 22 hours
Audio Playback Up to 80 hours Up to 75 hours
Fast Charging Yes (up to 50% in 30 minutes with 20W adapter) Yes (up to 50% in 30 minutes with 20W adapter)
Wireless Charging Yes (MagSafe and Qi compatible) Yes (MagSafe and Qi compatible)
Battery Life Improvement Improved efficiency due to A16 Bionic chip Efficient performance with A15 Bionic chip

⚡ Charging Speed

Feature Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Charging Port USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds) Lightning port
Wired Charging Up to 20W fast charging Up to 20W fast charging
Wireless Charging MagSafe and Qi wireless charging (up to 15W with MagSafe, 7.5W with Qi) MagSafe and Qi wireless charging (up to 15W with MagSafe, 7.5W with Qi)
Battery Capacity Approx. 3,349 mAh Approx. 3,095 mAh
Charging Time ~2 hours for full charge (20W adapter) ~2 hours for full charge (20W adapter)
Compatibility USB-C cables (widely used) Lightning cables (Apple proprietary)

🔊 Speaker Test

Feature Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Release Date September 2023 September 2021
Speaker System Stereo speakers (Dual speakers) Stereo speakers (Dual speakers)
Speaker Quality Improved spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support Spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support
Audio Output Louder and clearer audio with better bass High-quality audio with good bass
Microphone Enhanced noise cancellation Studio-quality microphones
Speaker Placement Bottom-firing speaker and earpiece speaker Bottom-firing speaker and earpiece speaker
Audio Enhancements Dynamic Island integration for audio control Standard audio controls
Volume Levels Slightly louder and more balanced Loud and clear, but slightly less powerful
Speaker Durability Water and dust resistance (IP68) Water and dust resistance (IP68)
Audio Codecs Supports AAC, MP3, FLAC, and more Supports AAC, MP3, FLAC, and more
Headphone Support No 3.5mm jack, USB-C audio support No 3.5mm jack, Lightning port audio support
Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth 5.3 (improved connectivity) Bluetooth 5.0
Spatial Audio Yes (dynamic head tracking) Yes (dynamic head tracking)
Dolby Atmos Support Yes Yes
Speaker Test Verdict Better overall audio quality and loudness Excellent audio quality, but slightly older tech




🚀 Performance

Feature Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Release Year 2023 2021
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPU 6-core (2 high-performance + 4 efficiency) 6-core (2 high-performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU 5-core GPU 5-core GPU
Neural Engine 16-core Neural Engine 16-core Neural Engine
RAM 6GB 6GB
Storage Options 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Performance Uplift ~10-15% faster CPU, ~20% faster GPU vs. A15 Slightly slower than A16
Thermal Management Improved thermal design Standard thermal management
5G Modem Qualcomm X70 (better efficiency & speeds) Qualcomm X60
Machine Learning Faster ML tasks with A16 Slightly slower ML tasks with A15

📊 Benchmark Performance

Benchmark Test iPhone 15 iPhone 13 Pro Difference
GeekBench 6 (CPU) Single-Core: ~2,600
Multi-Core: ~6,500		 Single-Core: ~2,200
Multi-Core: ~5,400		 +18-20% Faster
Antutu 10 (Overall) ~1.4M ~1.1M ~27% Improvement
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (GPU) ~3,400
~20 FPS		 ~2,900
~17 FPS		 ~15% Better GPU Performance




📸 Camera Comparison

Feature Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Main Camera 48 MP, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-Wide Camera 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° FoV 12 MP, f/1.8, 120° FoV
Telephoto Camera None 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom
Optical Zoom 2x (from 48 MP sensor) 3x optical zoom, 2x optical zoom out
Digital Zoom Up to 10x Up to 15x
Photonic Engine Yes (improved computational photography) Yes (first generation)
Night Mode Yes (improved) Yes
Portrait Mode Yes (with Depth Control) Yes (with Depth Control)
ProRAW Support Yes Yes
ProRes Video Up to 4K at 60 fps Up to 4K at 30 fps
Cinematic Mode Yes (1080p at 30 fps) Yes (1080p at 30 fps)
Action Mode Yes (stabilized video at 2.8K at 60 fps) No
Front Camera 12 MP, f/1.9, autofocus 12 MP, f/2.2, fixed focus
LiDAR Scanner No Yes (improved AR and low-light photography)
Photographic Styles Yes Yes
Smart HDR HDR 5 HDR 4
Video Recording 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60 fps 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60 fps
Dynamic Island Yes (interactive camera features) No

🎥 Video Quality

Feature Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Video Resolution Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps
Cinematic Mode 4K HDR at 24/25/30 fps 1080p at 30 fps
HDR Video Recording Yes (Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps) Yes (Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps)
ProRes Video Up to 4K at 30 fps (128GB+ models) Up to 4K at 30 fps (256GB+ models)
Action Mode Yes (Improved stabilization) No
Optical Zoom 2x (Digital zoom up to 5x) 3x (Telephoto lens), Digital zoom up to 15x
Low-Light Performance Improved (Larger sensor, better processing) Good (Already strong in low light)
Stabilization Sensor-shift optical image stabilization Sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Front Camera Video 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps
Dynamic Range Improved (Better HDR processing) Excellent (Already strong HDR)
Lens Options Dual-camera system (Wide, Ultra-Wide) Triple-camera system (Wide, Ultra-Wide, Telephoto)




🏆 Overall Verdict

✅ Pros of iPhone 15

✔️ Lighter & USB-C support
✔️ Faster A16 chip
✔️ 48MP main camera for high-quality shots
✔️ Brighter display (2,000 nits)
✔️ Better video recording features

❌ Cons of iPhone 15

❌ No 120Hz ProMotion
❌ No telephoto zoom

✅ Pros of iPhone 13 Pro

✔️ 120Hz ProMotion for smooth scrolling
✔️ 3x telephoto zoom for better portraits
✔️ Premium stainless steel build

❌ Cons of iPhone 13 Pro

❌ Heavier
❌ Weaker main camera

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