The newly launched iPhone 16 Pro has been eagerly awaited by many technology fans. Can this new iPhone model be considered a worthy upgrade for iPhone 13 Pro users?
The newly launched iPhone 16 Pro has created a "fever" in the technology world with a series of outstanding upgrades and new Apple Intelligence features. For iPhone 13 Pro users, are the modern features of the new iPhone model enough to convince them to upgrade?
Design
The overall design of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro is quite similar with flat edges and a square triple camera cluster. However, the iPhone 16 Pro has a larger screen - 6.3 inches while the iPhone 13 Pro only has a 6.1-inch screen. The bezels around the iPhone 16 Pro's screen are also thinner, creating a modern look for the device.
The iPhone 16 Pro pair has thinner screen bezels.
Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro is crafted from titanium, making it significantly lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro - which has a stainless steel frame.
iPhone 16 Pro (left) and iPhone 13 Pro (right).
Another notable improvement of the new iPhone Pro model is that the minimum brightness has been lowered to just 1 nit, making it easier for users to view content at night. However, the maximum brightness of the device remains the same as the iPhone 13 Pro - around 1,000 nits.
Performance comparison
The iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with the new A18 Pro chip, using second-generation 3nm technology. This chip has an extremely impressive processor, allowing for fast processing of all tasks. At the same time, the iPhone 16 is integrated with 8GB RAM, meeting the minimum requirements for AI.
iPhone 16 Pro has 8GB RAM.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Pro only has 6GB of RAM and no AI support. However, some Apple Intelligence features will only be available in late 2024.
Camera system
The camera systems of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro have many similarities. However, in the new iPhone version, this camera cluster has been significantly upgraded in terms of specifications.
The iPhone 13 Pro's 12MP main camera has been upgraded to 48MP on the iPhone 16 Pro, giving users more realistic and brighter images.
The iPhone 16 Pro's camera is much more powerful than the iPhone 13 Pro.
The ultra-wide-angle camera on the iPhone 16 Pro has also been upgraded to 48MP, more impressive than the 12MP specification equipped on the iPhone 13 Pro, providing higher detail and more beautiful night shots.
Finally, the 3X zoom lens of the iPhone 13 Pro has been replaced by a 5X tetraprism zoom lens on the iPhone 16 Pro, making it easier for users to take sharp photos at long distances.
Battery and charger
The iPhone 16 Pro has a 3,577mAh battery, which is about 16% larger than the previous model (3,095mAh). Apple says the iPhone 13 Pro can play video for 22 hours, while the iPhone 16 Pro can play video for up to 27 hours. The audio playback time of the new iPhone Pro models has also been upgraded, from 75 hours on the iPhone 13 Pro to 85 hours on the iPhone 16 Pro.
The charging capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro has not improved.
In terms of charging, the iPhone 16's wired charging is still quite slow at 20W, but the MagSafe wireless charging is significantly faster. However, the biggest difference in charging between the two iPhone models is still the charging port. The iPhone 16 Pro is equipped with a USB-C port, while the iPhone 13 Pro only supports the old Lightning charging port.
Conclusion
Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro has brought many modern improvements compared to the old version - iPhone 13 Pro. With the new iPhone model, users can experience longer battery life, a better camera system and especially the completely new Apple Intelligence feature. In addition, the iPhone 16 Pro also has a new, more convenient USB-C charging port instead of the old Lightning port on the iPhone 13 Pro.
In Vietnam, the starting price of the iPhone 16 Pro is around VND 28.99 million (128GB version). On the other hand, the new iPhone 13 Pro is no longer on sale. The old 128GB iPhone 13 Pro Max costs only VND 14.49 million.
