Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max Review: The Best iPhones Yet.

The range-topping iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max — the third consecutive iPhone duo to rock the “Pro” tag — are, yet again, Apple’s most feature-packed phones to date. The successors to the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max deliver consequential hardware improvements while retaining the same design and luxurious workmanship. In addition to the mandatory chip upgrade, new features include a ProMotion Super Retina XDR display with a high refresh rate, and an even better camera system.

Like the outgoing models, the new iPhones 13 Pros are available with a 6.1- and a 6.7-inch screen. Pricing has remained unchanged – the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999 and the Max kicks off at $1,099.

I put both the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max through their paces over the past week. The upgrades they bring are mostly hardware related, so you won’t notice them at first sight, but they’re noticeable the minute you start using the devices. Here’s what you need to know about the products’ design, display, camera setup, and performance.

KEY SPECS.

• 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 460 pixels per inch, ProMotion (iPhone 13 Pro) • 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 458 pixels per inch, ProMotion (iPhone 13 Pro Max) • A15 Bionic chip with 6- core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine • Up to 1TB of storage • Triple 12MP camera with sensor-shift optical image stabilization, Dolby Vision-enhanced 4K video recording • 12MP front-facing camera with Face ID • Built- in stereo speakers • Fast wired and wireless charging, MagSafe compatibility • IP68 water-resistant • 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Dual-SIM.

DESIGN.

Save for a slightly bigger camera bump on the back and a smaller display notch, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max look identical to their predecessors. Apple has kept the previous generation’s distinctive design with flat edges, a glossy stainless steel frame, and a matte glass back. The last two have been a calling card for Pro iPhones since the introduction of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max in 2019.

The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are luxury phones, and their build quality and water resistance reflect that (as does their price). Their tactility is best in class, too — the stainless steel, the Ceramic Shield front, and the hardened glass on the back of each Pro are incredibly nice to interact with, leaving absolutely no doubt that you are holding a top-shelf product.

The new phones are available in the same color options as the iPhone 12 Pro duo — Sierra blue, gold, graphite, and silver — although the blue finish and the gold finish do differ slightly.

DISPLAY.

Thanks https://jiji.co.ke/cars/mitsubishi-io to ProMotion tech with adaptive refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, the all-new, brighter Super Retina XDR displays of the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are among the main reasons why you should consider upgrading. Previously available only on the iPad Pro, the tech transforms even the most basic interactions — like scrolling through pages or endless social media feeds — into smoother, more fluid, more enjoyable experiences.

Driven by individually backlit pixels, the iPhone Pros’ OLED display panels are also sharp, vibrant, and compatible with HDR-enhanced content. I found the bigger Max model to be the best option if gaming, watching video, and conquering work are your top priorities.

CAMERA.

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