The Apple 13 is an iPhone phone released by Apple Inc., with a total of four models, namely the Apple 13, the Apple 13 mini, the Apple 13 Pro, and the Apple 13 Pro Max. The Apple 13 series has certain upgrades in terms of appearance, screen, camera, processor, battery life, 5G, etc., but there are also some shortcomings and controversies. So, is the Apple 13 any good? Is it worth buying? This article will analyze and evaluate you from the following aspects.
First, the advantages of Apple 13
The advantages of the Apple 13 are mainly in the following aspects:
- Screen:Apple 13 adopts 6The 1-inch OLED screen supports Super Retina XDR display technology, with a maximum brightness of 800 nits and a peak brightness of 1200 nits in HDR mode. The Apple 13's screen also supports True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the color temperature based on ambient light to protect the eyes. Another highlight of the Apple 13's screen is that the notch has shrunk by 20%, the screen-to-body ratio is higher, and the vision is more comfortable.
- Camera:The Apple 13's camera has also been greatly improved, with a dual rear camera system consisting of a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, with a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f 16. The aperture of the ultra-wide-angle lens is f 24. The size of the image sensor has also increased by 47%, so the amount of light entering is more, and the photo effect is better. The Apple 13's camera also supports sensor-shift optical image stabilization technology, which can effectively counteract the effects of hand shake, making shooting** more stable. Another new feature on the Apple 13's camera is the Cinematic Mode, which allows you to change the depth of field automatically or manually to create a cinematic effect.
- Processor:Apple 13 is equipped with Apple's self-developed A15 bionic processor, using 5nm process, with 6 CPU cores and 4 GPU cores, of which the CPU core is composed of a super large core, two large cores and four small cores, and the GPU core is composed of four large cores, with very strong performance and can cope with various complex tasks and scenarios. The Apple 13's processor also integrates a 16-core Neural Engine, capable of delivering up to 158TOPS's AI computing power supports a variety of intelligent functions and applications.
- Battery life:The battery life of the Apple 13 has also been significantly improved, the battery capacity has increased from 2815mAh of the Apple 12 to 3095mAh, an increase of 10%, and due to the optimization of the processor and the energy saving of the system, the battery life is also longer, Apple officially claims that the battery life of the Apple 13 is 2 more than that of the Apple 125 hours, which can meet the normal use of a day. The Apple 13 also supports MagSafe wireless charging and Qi wireless charging, as well as fast charging, which guarantees charging speed and convenience.
- 5g：Apple 13 supports the 5G network of more than 200 operators around the world, covering the world's mainstream 5G frequency bands, including N1 N3 N28 N41 N77 N78 N79, etc., which can achieve high-speed uplink and downlink speeds and enjoy the convenience and pleasure brought by 5G. The Apple 13 also supports a smart data mode that automatically switches between 4G and 5G depending on usage, saving power and data. The Apple 13 also supports dual SIM dual standby, which allows you to use two 5G SIM cards at the same time to achieve seamless switching and concurrent use of 5G networks.
Second, the shortcomings of the Apple 13
The disadvantages of the Apple 13 are mainly in the following aspects:
- Screen refresh rate:The Apple 13's screen refresh rate is still 60Hz, not following the Apple 13 Pro series to upgrade to 120Hz, which may be disappointing for some users who are looking for smoothness. Although the display of the Apple 13's screen is already very good, there will still be some stuttering and delaying in scenarios such as sliding and gaming, which is not as smooth and comfortable as the 120Hz screen.
- Charging speed:The charging speed of the Apple 13 has not been improved, and it is still 20W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging, which is a bit backward compared to the 65W or even 120W super fast charging of some Android phones. Although the battery life of the Apple 13 is already very good, if it can have a faster charging speed, then in an emergency, the battery can be restored more quickly and more at ease.
*: The Apple 13 has not been lowered either, which can be a bit of a burden for some users on a budget. Although the cost performance of Apple 13 has been improved compared to Apple 12, in the domestic market, there are still many cheaper and stronger competitors, such as Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo and other brands of flagship mobile phones, therefore, Apple 13's ** is still a big threshold.
3. Evaluation of Apple 13
To sum up, Apple 13 is an excellent mobile phone that has made progress in all aspects, whether it is the screen, camera, processor, battery life, 5G, etc., it can bring a very good user experience, and there are also Apple's unique iOS system and ecological advantages, which can meet the needs and preferences of most users.
The shortcomings of the Apple 13 are not unacceptable, but compared to some Android phones, there are still some gaps and shortcomings, but if you are a big fan of Apple, or you don't care too much about the screen refresh rate, charging speed and **, etc., then the Apple 13 is still worth buying.
Of course, if you have a higher budget and higher requirements, you can also consider the Apple 13 Pro series, which is based on the Apple 13 and has more highlights and features, such as a 120Hz screen refresh rate, a rear triple camera system, a larger battery capacity, stronger processor performance, etc., which can allow you to enjoy a higher-end Apple experience.