Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17e

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17e leads — 59/100 vs 52/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17e has the bigger battery (3600 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 204g).

The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 21
Battery 20
Portability 60
Value for money 16
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money 30
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 3600 vs 3095 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 204g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (21/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 17e scores 7 points higher (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (34/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 16/100, Apple iPhone 17e — 30/100; 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 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 17e
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Apple A19
AnTuTu 1418085 2156126
Geekbench Single 2303 3692
Geekbench Multi 5725 9454
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1170x2532 2556x1179
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3095 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 20W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 12 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 24 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 15 iOS 19
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm
Weight 204 g 163 g
Launch price $999 $599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
21
camera
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
  • 3095 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100 +34.2%
2156126 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17e leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
$999
Apple iPhone 17e
$599

Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17e was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (34/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (21/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 17e edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 17e leads on camera score (34/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17e?

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.