Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the bigger battery (3582 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,915,175 vs 1,418,085).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 20
Portability 60
Value for money 16
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 86
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 58
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 3582 vs 3095 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (24/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Apple A18 Pro
AnTuTu 1418085 1915175
Geekbench Single 2303 3400
Geekbench Multi 5725 8300
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2622x1206
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3095 mAh 3582 mAh
Charging 20W 27W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 48 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 18
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 199 g
Launch price $999 $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 3095 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100 +26.0%
1915175 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
$999
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 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 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (86/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (24/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (86/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.