The iPhone 13 Pro is camera extraordinaire and although is late to the party with many features, it does them so well, like Macro photography and adaptive refresh rates. It's the best Apple has to offer in way of 2021 smartphones.

Superb camera, All day battery

Weighty

All things considered, is the iPhone 13 Pro worth it? On standalone terms, yes. Its cameras are definitely better than its predecessors, and so are its display, performance and battery life.

The iPhone 13 Pro is the best of the 2021 Apple crop thanks to the 120Hz ProMotion display, enhanced camera, and two-day battery life - but bear in mind that the best Android rivals still win on charging speeds and low light camera performance.

120Hz ProMotion display; Fantastic camera; Excellent battery life;

Slow charging; No always-on display; Smaller notch doesn't improve things; Expensive;

It seems likely that Apple expects at least a significant number of its customers to skip generations of its phones, given that upgrades each time are generally fairly modest. That means that from iPhone to iPhone the differences are somewhat minimal, but if you’ve missed a generation, you’ll notice...

Cheaper than last year’s iPhone 12 Pro, Excellent macro/close-up focusing, Same cameras on both Pro and Pro Max

No advanced controls in native app, Price still high, Relatively restricted zoom

Great to finally see a 120Hz display on an iPhone; Good battery life; Seriously impressive camera system;

Other phones have better zoom; The notch feels dated;

The iPhone 13 Pro is in many ways the Goldilocks of the iPhone range – just right. It has the very best of iPhone features in a body that is a bit more pocket-sized and hand-friendly without sacrificing any major features.

Stunning screen quality, Solid and sturdy build, Excellent camera array

Shorter battery life than Pro Max (but the latter is massive), Notch (iPhone 14 Pro goes 'Dynamic Island'), Comes at a premium price

13 is the charm! The iPhone goes into the next round with a 120-Hz panel, a bigger battery and an improved camera system. In our review, the iPhone 13 Pro has earned not only superlatives but also a few points of criticism.

responsive system, outstanding 120-Hz OLED display, great battery life, good triple camera system, accurate geolocation, supports many LTE and 5G frequencies

heavy, no 5G-mmWave in Europe, slow Wi-Fi 6, limited NFC functionality, poor noise reduction in phone calls

The iPhone 13 Pro represents a major improvement over the iPhone 12 Pro. Sure, it retains a similar design, but with improvements to the display, battery, and camera, the phone is better where it matters.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features