iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 brought a meaningfully larger battery, a diagonal camera layout, and Cinematic mode video to Apple's mainstream lineup. Still one of the best-value iPhones on the secondhand market in 2026, and still fully supported with iOS 26.
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Quick answer
The iPhone 13 weighs 174 g and measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm. It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, an A15 Bionic chip, a 12MP dual rear camera with Cinematic mode, and a 3240mAh battery. Released September 2021, it runs iOS 26 as of 2026.
Available in six colors
Midnight
Starlight
Blue
Pink
(PRODUCT)RED
Green
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Every spec, no marketing fluff
Should you buy the iPhone 13?
Buy it if
- You want a reliable, fully-supported iPhone at a low secondhand price
- Cinematic mode video and a substantially better battery than the 12 matter to you
- You want the smallest physical size Apple still makes for a non-mini iPhone
Skip it if
- You want ProMotion 120Hz display — only on the 13 Pro and later models
- You want a telephoto camera lens
- You want Dynamic Island or a smaller notch design (introduced with iPhone 14 Pro)
Specifications sourced from Apple's official technical specification page, Wikipedia iPhone 13 article, and cross-verified against GSMArena and KnowYourMobile device records as of June 2026. This page intentionally omits pricing.
iPhone 13 FAQ
What is the weight of the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 13 weighs 174 grams.
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 13 measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm.
Does the iPhone 13 support 5G?
Yes, the iPhone 13 supports 5G connectivity.
Does the iPhone 13 have Cinematic mode?
Yes, the iPhone 13 introduced Cinematic mode, which records video with automatic rack focus and shallow depth of field at 1080p 30fps.
Is the iPhone 13 still supported with iOS updates in 2026?
Yes, the iPhone 13 runs iOS 26 as of 2026, keeping it fully supported over four years after its release.
What battery life does the iPhone 13 offer?
The iPhone 13 has a 3240mAh battery rated for up to 19 hours of video playback, a significant improvement over the iPhone 12's 2815mAh.
What colors does the iPhone 13 come in?
The iPhone 13 was available in Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, (PRODUCT)RED, and Green.
Is the iPhone 13 waterproof?
The iPhone 13 has an IP68 rating, tested to withstand depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.