Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic; launch prices were $999 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 65/100. Key differences: the Apple iPhone 15 has the bigger battery (3349 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,626,008 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 15 has the stronger camera (145 vs 141); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple iPhone 15
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1626008 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 2631 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6602 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 3349 vs 3095 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 received the same MobileRank rating — 65/100. Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100; 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 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 20/100. In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 1626008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 2631 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 6602 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 3349 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 145 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 15?
Both devices scored 65/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 15 (79/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Apple iPhone 15 — 65/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users.