Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has the bigger battery (3274 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,467,470 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has the stronger camera (154 vs 141); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1467470 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 2969 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7599 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 3274 vs 3095 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 204g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads (83/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A17 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 1467470 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 2969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 7599 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 3274 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 154 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | iOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on performance (80/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Apple iPhone 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.