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Apple iPhone 13

Rs. 249,499

Mobile

6.1"

1170x2532 pixels

12MP

2160p

4GB

Apple A15 Bionic

3240

15W

2021, September 14

174 g, 7.7 mm thickness

Super Retina XDR OLED

86.0% ratio

Apple iPhone 13 price in Pakistan

Apple iPhone 13 price in Pakistan is Rs. 249,499 (last updated 15 Oct 2026). See all Apple phones.

The Apple iPhone 13 looks almost identical to the iPhone 12, but its upgrades land where buyers feel them most: battery life, a brighter screen and better cameras. The A15 Bionic paired with a larger battery delivers five to six hours of screen-on time, and light users can stretch it towards two days, a real change for a non-Pro iPhone. The catch is a 60Hz display that feels dated at this price.

Who it's for

  • Upgraders from older iPhones, who will notice the jump in battery life, display quality and camera processing.
  • Everyday gamers, since heavy titles like PUBG play smoothly on top settings and the phone stays cooler than the iPhone 12.
  • Photographers who want a personal look, because Photographic Styles bake contrast and warmth preferences into every shot.

Where it falls short

The 60Hz screen is the biggest compromise, especially next to the 120Hz Pro models. There is no telephoto or macro mode, so close-up subjects can look blurry, and lens flare shows up in sunlight and night video. Cinematic mode is limited to 1080p at 30fps, charging stays slow at 20W wired, and no charger comes in the box.

Worth comparing

The Google Pixel 10 costs less at Rs. 219,499 and adds a 120Hz display, a telephoto camera and seven years of Android upgrades, though its Tensor G5 performance is mixed. The Oppo Reno 15 at Rs. 159,995 offers 120Hz, a 6,500 mAh battery and 80W charging. The iPhone 13 makes most sense for buyers committed to iOS.

Network
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2021, September 14
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, September 24
Body
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight174 g
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size6.1 inches (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Platform
OSiOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.3
ChipsetApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
Internal128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
Card SlotNo
Main Camera
Modules12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Modules12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0
Features
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 3240 mAh (12.41 Wh)
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Misc
ColorsStarlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
ModelsA2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5

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Apple iPhone 13: Buyer's Guide

Is It Value for Money?

At Rs. 249,499, the Apple iPhone 13 is hard to call good value. It is a 2021 phone priced above the newer Google Pixel 10 (Rs. 219,499), which has a 120Hz screen and a telephoto camera.

What you get:

  • Much better battery life than the iPhone 12, often five to six hours of screen-on time.
  • A fast A15 Bionic that runs demanding games smoothly.
  • Reliable cameras with natural colours and Photographic Styles.
  • A light aluminium body that is comfortable for long use.

What you give up: a 60Hz display, no telephoto or macro camera, slow 20W charging and no charger in the box.

Verdict: buy the iPhone 13 if you want iOS, strong battery life and a compact, comfortable phone, ideally at a discounted price. If you are open to Android, the Pixel 10 or the Oppo Reno 15 offers more features for less money.

How Is the Display?

The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 1170 x 2532 pixels (about 460 ppi), with HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Colours are accurate, blacks are deep, and video looks excellent.

Brightness is a real upgrade: it reaches around 800 nits, matching last year's iPhone 12 Pro and well ahead of the iPhone 12, with 1200 nits peak for HDR. Outdoor visibility is not a problem.

Limitations:

  • It runs at 60Hz, so scrolling and animations look less smooth than on 120Hz phones. Users moving from a high refresh rate phone will notice this immediately.
  • The notch is about 20% narrower but slightly taller, so it intrudes a little more into full-screen videos.
  • Minimum brightness can still feel too bright in a dark room.

The front uses Ceramic Shield glass, but it can still pick up scratches over time, so a screen protector is worth it.

How Is the Performance?

The Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) with 4GB RAM makes the iPhone 13 fast in everything from app launches to editing.

  • CPU: benchmarks show it just over 15% faster than the iPhone 12.
  • GPU: the iPhone 13 has a 4-core GPU, about 20% faster than the iPhone 12, while the 13 Pro models have a 5-core GPU that is far stronger.
  • Gaming: heavy titles like PUBG and Genshin Impact play smoothly on their top settings, and the phone stays cooler than the iPhone 12.

The one worry is longevity. As mobile games get heavier, the smaller GPU could fall behind the Pro models a few years sooner. In daily use right now, you will not see a gap.

How Is the Camera?

The iPhone 13 has a 12 MP main camera (f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) and a 12 MP ultrawide (120 degrees). The main sensor is bigger than before.

  • Daylight: photos look very similar to the iPhone 12, just slightly sharper. Colours, contrast and dynamic range are close to the 13 Pro Max.
  • Low light: the bigger sensor allows quicker shutter speeds in dim light, but the ultrawide is weaker than the Pro models at night.
  • Close-ups: there is no macro mode, and very close subjects can look blurry.
  • Flare: visible lens flare appears in direct sunlight and in night video.
  • Photographic Styles: Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Warm and Cool tune the processing itself, not just a filter, and the setting sticks.
  • Video: 4K video looks great, with Dolby Vision HDR up to 60fps. Cinematic mode adds background blur but is locked to 1080p at 30fps, its focus tracking can be shaky and it struggles in low light.

There is no telephoto, so portraits use the main camera.

How Is the Battery?

The iPhone 13 has a 3240 mAh battery, and battery life is one of its biggest strengths.

  • In long-term testing, it regularly delivered five to six hours of screen-on time, sometimes close to seven.
  • Another long-term review found it lasted about a day and a half, compared with about a day on the iPhone 12.
  • Heavy use, such as navigation at full brightness, can still drain it in a day.
  • Light users may get close to two days.

Charging is slow by today's standards: up to 20W wired over Lightning (50% in 30 minutes) and 15W over MagSafe. No charger comes in the box, only a USB-C to Lightning cable.

How Is the Software?

The iPhone 13 launched with iOS 15 and can be updated to iOS 26, which officially supports the iPhone 13 series.

Useful features:

  • Focus modes filter notifications for work, sleep, driving or workouts, and sync across Apple devices.
  • Live Text finds and copies text from photos.
  • Photographic Styles in the camera app.

There are no ads or duplicate apps. Notifications are better organised than before, though still less flexible than Android.

Update support: Apple does not publish a fixed number of years of updates. The iPhone 13 is on the iOS 26 list, but future major updates are an estimate, not a promise.

Apple iPhone 13: Questions Buyers Ask

Can Apple add a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate to the iPhone 13 with a software update?

No. The iPhone 13's 60Hz limit comes from its display hardware, so a software update cannot raise it. Apple's 120Hz ProMotion screens are only on the Pro models, starting with the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.

Which is better, the iPhone 12 or the iPhone 13?

The iPhone 13 is better, mainly for battery life. It lasts noticeably longer, has a brighter display, a faster A15 Bionic, better thermals and Photographic Styles. Design and the 60Hz screen are the same, so if you already own an iPhone 12, the upgrade is small.

Should I buy the iPhone 13 with 256GB or the iPhone 13 Pro with 128GB?

Choose the 13 Pro if you value a 120Hz display, a 3x telephoto camera, macro photos and a stronger 5-core GPU. Choose the iPhone 13 with 256GB if you store lots of photos and videos and prefer a lighter phone. Both have the same main features otherwise.

What charger wattage does the iPhone 13 need?

A 20W USB-C power adapter is enough. The iPhone 13 charges at up to about 20W over Lightning, reaching 50% in about 30 minutes, so a 30W charger is safe but not meaningfully faster. MagSafe wireless charging tops out at 15W.

Can the iPhone 13's blurry close-up focus be fixed?

Not really. The iPhone 13 has no macro mode, and very close subjects can look blurry because the camera cannot focus that close. Move back slightly and crop instead. Automatic macro switching is only on the iPhone 13 Pro models, which use the ultrawide camera for close-ups.

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