It will soon be three years since the iPhone 13 Pro was released, yet it might still be the best option to buy even in 2024.
Yes, more than the iPhone 14 and 15 that were released after it. Here's why:
iPhone 13 Performance: iPhone 14, 15 Comparison
Apple is often joked about releasing new iPhone products without much changing its core aspects, the iPhone 14 and 15 are clear indications of this saying.
Well, at least, in terms of its performance values.
All three iPhones are equipped with a 6-core CPU with 2 performance, 4 efficiency cores, and a 16-core Neural Engine for AI-optimized performance.
The iPhone 15 only took a step up from its predecessors with its A17 Pro Chip and 6-core GPU, relatively better than the iPhone 13's A15 Bionic chip.
This means that the iPhone 15 can catch up with mainstream gaming phones in handling high-graphics mobile games. Otherwise, its built-in system is similar to the iPhone 14's specs.
Unnecessary Functions and Features
At first glance, the new features for iPhone 15 may make it seem more daunting than Apple's previous releases. However, it's not the case all the time.
The Dynamic Island feature was received with lukewarm reception from many iPhone enthusiasts, preferring the notch function present in older models like in iPhone 13 series.
Meanwhile, the Photonic Engine feature meant to provide AI-enhanced images would be useless for non-professionals using iPhones for video and photo sessions as modern iPhones can capture clear images already.
Instead, the integration of these features only drains up the phone's battery faster as more functions are now running in the background.
This problem has bugged many modern smartphones, particularly Samsung, which endorses high-quality graphics with enhanced multifunctioning performance.
The result often ends with the phone overheating fast.
iPhone 13 Vs iPhone 16
Many features and details of the iPhone 16 were already made public via leaks months ahead of its official release.
What we have seen is that the latest iPhone series will be introducing new features to the well-known brand with the iOS 18.
Since many of these features are integrated into the iPhone's operating system, iPhone 13 is also eligible to receive them albeit with a few missing add-ons only available to many recent releases.
Even so, the iPhone 13 provides the right performance for the right budget in comparison with newer Apple products.
