Apple IPhone 13 review & price in india

Apple iPhone 13 Review – Still Worth It in 2025?

The iPhone 13 is still a good pick in 2025 for those who want a blend of performance and value. Its A15 Bionic chip keeps its multitasking from getting bogged down, and the dual 12MP cameras provide great shots and videos, enriched by features such as Cinematic Mode. The product has a better screen and battery life than its previous version. But it is not 120Hz, and it takes longer to charge than some rivals. In general, the iPhone 13 can also be a low-cost and trusted alternative for users who don’t need the latest features.

Apple IPhone 13 Details

Apple IPhone 13 may no longer be the new kid on the block in 2025, but it remains a competitive, powerful and versatile smartphone option. Released in September 2021, the iPhone 13 established itself as a performance, camera trailsblazer and slick battery operator that has lasted the test of time for many since. Now that there are newer models on the market — including the iPhone 15 and 16 — does that mean the Apple IPhone 13 is no longer a smart purchase?

We’ll be covering everything from unboxing and build quality to how it performs in the camera and benchmarks in this comprehensive review of the iPhone 13. So whether you’re thinking you might nab it as your next primary phone or as a killer backup, today’s indepth roundup of everything the new iPhones have to offer will help you make the call.

Key Specs: Apple IPhone 13 Quick Take

Feature Specification

• Launch Date September 2021
• Display 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED.
• Resolution 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi
• Processor Apple A15 Bionic
• RAM 4 GB
• Storage Options 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
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• Front Camera 12 MP TrueDepth
• Battery 3240 mAh
• OS iOS 15 (Upgradeable to ios 17/18)
• Face ID Yes
• 5G Support Yes
• Water Resistance IP68
• Colors Available Noir, Rose, Minuit, Ciel, Rouge

Unboxing Experience

Apple is minimalist — this is a company that sells a smartphone without a charger in its box — and the iPhone 13’s unboxing reflects that. In the box, you’ll find:

• iPhone 13 handset
• USB-C to Lightning cable
• SIM ejector tool
• Apple sticker
• Documentation

Note: There isn’t a power adapter or EarPods in the box in a gesture meant to be eco-friendly but which remains divisive to this day.

Design, build quality, handling

Design

As an industrial design, the Apple IPhone 13 follows Apple’s path to flat, with straight sides and a glossy back. The dual-camera design has been made diagonal, so at least it appears new compared to the iPhone12. It’s a small notch, and it does free up a little extra screen real estate, if not a lot.

Build Quality

The Apple IPhone 13 has excellent build quality with its flat-edge aluminum frame, and glossy glass rear for a modern and smooth appearance. The front is also protected by Apple’s Ceramic Shield for better drop protection. It is dust and water resistant under IP68 rating to make sure it operates with dependability in wet or dusty environments. It features a pinhole notch and diagonal camera setup on the back, which adds to its sleek aesthetic. At about 174 grams, the Apple IPhone 13 feels good in hand reassuringly solid and not very heavy, while the flat edges allow for a secure grip.

Handling

Its build is solid (yet comfortable weighing 174g and measuring 7.65mm thick in the hand). reached the Teen Scholar after about 4,500 books (3.5x battery life) One-handed is o.k., compliments of the smaller size and rounded edges.

Display, Battery Life, And Charging Speed

Display

Apple iPhone 13 comes with 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED display having a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels that gives a pixel density of around 460 ppi. This TV is compatible with high dynamic range content, including Dolby Vision and HDR10, so the colors are bright and the contrast is deep. The screen is easily recognizable directly in the sun, with an average brightness level around 800 nits, and a peak up to 1200 nits.

Without the 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate in the Pro models of the iPhone 13, the 60Hz panel doesn’t introduce jerkiness or lag, two issues sometimes related to a slower refresh rate, thanks in large part to Apple’s software integration. The screen also has great color accuracy, and the quality is not compromised even from angles.

The screen, which is now protected by Ceramic Shield glass, is more robust against drops and scratches. In general, the iPhone 13’s screen is well-suited to a variety of sorts of multimedia playback.

Battery Life

The Apple IPhone 13 boasts impressive battery life, too, thanks to a 3,240mAh battery and the energy-efficient A15 Bionic chip. Users receive an average or up to 17-19 hours of usage on a full charge depending on the usage. A pple Claims Up to 15 hours of internet use Up to 75 hours of audio playback. In real-world tests, the iPhone 13 has performed at approximately 10 hours and 33 minutes of uninterrupted web browsing. That’s significantly better than its predecessor, the iPhone 12, which lasted around 8 hours and 25 minutes under the same conditions. The extended battery life should allow most wearers to go a day or so without needing to recharge.

Charging Speed

The Apple IPhone 13 can be charged to approximately 50 percent in only about 30 minutes using a 20W USB-C power adapter and a USB-C to Lightning cable. “It will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge, depending on usage and environmental conditions. After it reaches around 50% it will start to slow down to keep your battery healthier and cooler.

Software and Performance

Software

The Apple IPhone 13 arrived with iOS 15, which added new features — such as Focus Mode for custom notifications, Live Text for pulling text from an image and SharePlay for shared media experiences during FaceTime calls. As of May 2025, it now supports iOS 18, which brings the ability to customize the home screen to a greater extent, a redesigned Control Center and new privacy features such as locking and hiding apps. Although sophisticated AI capabilities are limited to Apple Intelligence for new Apple models, the iPhone 13 provides exceptional security and stability with an update-friendly, powerful performance.

Performance

The Apple IPhone 13 with Apple’s A15 Bionic chip is still a great performer 2025. This 5nm system on a chip also has a 6-core CPU (2 high-performance and 4 high-efficiency cores) as well as a 4-core GPU, which offers, multitasking, quick app launches and a minimal power drain. Benchmark results indicate its power, with Geekbench 5 scores well in excess of 1,725 single-core and 4,600 multi-core performance on average which are leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor. At 4GB of RAM, the iPhone 13 also has efficient memory usage, which keeps it performing up to par with newer phones. On the whole, the iPhone 13 is still a solid performer for a variety of needs, including everyday use and demanding software.

Quality of Camera, Photos, and Video

Camera

The Apple IPhone 13 model have a dual rear camera system including a 12MP wide lens with ƒ/1.6 aperture and a 12MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.4, 120-degree field of view) with its wide lens featuring sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS)It features 2× optical zoom out, Digital zoom, up to 5×, six-element lens, Night mode (all modes), Deep Fusion and Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Night mode, Deep Fusion, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60fps and Night mode Time-lapse9 Video recording formats available: HEVC and H.264 Stereo sound video recording The devices also have True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Panorama (up to 63MP), and Burst mode.

Photo & Video Quality:

Photo Quality: Apple IPhone 13 has dual 12MP rear cameras system with sensor-Shift optical image stabilization, also increasing low-light performance and reducing motion blur. The main camera takes detailed and vivid photos with precise colors and solid dynamic range. The ultra-wide lens has a 120° field of view, making it perfect for wide-angle shots, but there’s no optical image stabilization. The front is 12MP camera, which has zooming capability and produces crisp selfies that’s not too heavy on the skin smoothening, thanks to the 3D depth sensor, for better work with Portrait mode.

Video Quality: The Apple IPhone 13 enables 4K video recording for all cameras at 60fps for high-resolution video with greater detail. Cinematic Mode adds a rack focus effect, so you get a shallow-depth-of-field movie-like look, but it’s capped at 1080p at 30fps. The device also provides Dolby Vision HDR recording, adding color and contrast to your videos for a more cinematic look and feel. Wide stereo recording offers the rich sound quality you’ll need to produce professional results, with enhanced recording in the left and right channels.

All in all, it makes for a versatile camera package and one that’s terrific in terms of quality, for everyone from photography lovers to the everyday user.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The Apple IPhone 13 has a few key advantages in its camera system that will improve photography and videography experiences in a number of ways:

Photo Quality:

• Correct Exposure and Color: Provides the accurate target exposure and colors, including an accurate white balance, under different a lighting conditions, even under tough backlit scenes.
• Fast, Reliable Autofocus: With the lens’s fast and accurate autofocus operation you’ll be able to capture moments as they unfold, and the camera is small and light enough to carry with you everywhere.
• Detail Preserving: Retains excellent detail in the image, for overall clarity and texture, in both the indoors and outdoors.

Video Quality:

• Reliable Exposure: Accurate and reliable exposure with a good dynamic range for a balanced video.
• Texture and Noise Control: It can balance texture and noise to make videos clear yet not too grainy.
• Seamless Autofocus No In-Camera White Balancing Required: WallTrack 128 connects to USB for use with Leading Videoconference Systems.

Additional Features:

• Cinematic Mode: Adds a mini-movie mode, which offers shallow depth-of-field shooting for focus transitions during recordings.
• Night Mode: Night mode delivers great low light shots with lighting dramatically optimized with a single setting.

Together, these features combine to give the iPhone 13 its reputation for stellar photo and video performance that distinguish it as the phone of choice for those who demand the best camera a smartphone can offer.

Cons

The Apple IPhone 13 has great cameras, but there are a few things that could ruin some people’s photos and videos:

• Limited Optical Zoom: One thing the Apple IPhone 13 does not have is a true telephoto lens, only offering digital zoom up to 5×. While it may be less than the models having optical zoom, when you zoom back and forth, it can cause a loss of quality which can be substantial.
• Low Light Performance Challenges: The Apple IPhone 13’s camera could have trouble in low light with more noise and less clarity. Night mode is helpful, but it needs longer exposure times, a potential source of motion blur if the subject shifts during the exposure.
• Lack of Manual Controls: The built-in camera app lacks manual modes for ISO, shutter speed and shooting in RAW. For the photography enthusiast, this limitation can be confining.
• Cinematic Mode Limitations: Cinematic Mode is limited to 1080p at 30fps, and can produce artificial bokeh, especially around complex edges or in low light situations.
• Video Artifacts: I’ve seen lens flare, ghosting, and noise in videos, often under poor lighting. So, these artifacts will make the video unpleasant to watch.
• Front Camera Performance: The 12MP front camera might not offer the same level of detail as some rival’s selfie shooters in indoor or lower light conditions, which could have an impact on video calling and self portraits.
• Software and Processing Issues: Some users believe that the characteristics of the camera’s software processing can cause over-sharpened or too warm images that may look unnatural or less realistic.

These factors are crucial for the users who are inclined towards advanced camera functions and the manual settings while using their camera for photography or videography.

Apple IPhone 13 Price and Availability

• Pricing (128GB Variant), at Time of Writing
• Amazon India: ₹43,999, ₹1,000 instant discount on SBI Credit Cards, effective ₹42,999.
• Flipkart: ₹43,499 with additional discount of ₹500 on Flipkart UPI other than 5% FC and 5% Cf on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card.
• Croma: ₹46,400 and bank offers will cut it down to ₹45,400.
• Apple India Store: MRP of ₹49,900, with exchange offers and bank offer that may take the effective price to ₹46,900 or lower.

Availability

The Apple IPhone 13 is up for sale across major e-retail platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Croma and also and Apple authorized retailers in India. Although it has since been replaced with newer models, it remains a popular option, largely down to its performance and camera.

Buying Tips

Bank deals – Take advantage of bank specific credit card offers of banks such as SBI, ICICI, Axis, Kotak Mahindra for additional instant discounts or cashback.

Trade-In: Don’t forget to trade your existing phone for even more savings – at least on the Apple India Store. If you’re not satisfied with those already-discounted prices, watch for sales in the future that might lower the price some more. If you need help comparing the iPhone 13 with other models or you would like to discuss other options within a certain price range, just let me know!

Is it Available in India?

The Apple iPhone 13 is available in India with the online retailers as well as at the authorized stores. Although Apple is no longer selling the iPhone 13 series, being the old generation after the iPhone 16 lineup hit the shelves, the device is still available in the market.

Availability & Prices (as of 7st May 25)

• Amazon India: The iPhone 13 (128GB) is listed at ₹43,999 and you can get an instant discount of ₹1,000 on SBI Credit Cards, bringing the price down to ₹42,999.
• Flipkart: Priced at ₹43,499 with instant discounts up to ₹500 on Flipkart UPI and 5% cashback & Unlimited Rewarded Points on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card.
• Croma: Priced at ₹46,400, but bank offers can get you ₹45,400 WHATSAPP: 9819-90-5013.
• India iStore (Apple Authorized Reseller): The iPhone 13 has a starting MRP of ₹49,900, however, after you exchange your old phone and apply a bank offer, it is possible to purchase the device at an effective price of around ₹46,900.

Where to Buy

You can buy the Apple IPhone 13 from leading online stores such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Croma, as well as from Apple Authorized Resellers in India.

Buying Tips

• Bank Offers: Redeem specially made credit card offers from leading banks like SBI, ICICI, Axis, and Kotak Mahindra for extra savings or cashback.
• Exchange Offer: You can also exchange your old iPhone for the new one, additional discount on Apple India Store.
• Holiday Sales: Look for promotions around late November if you want the chance to save a bit on the price.

If you would like help comparing the iPhone 13 with other models, or you have questions about another phone or plan and what is right for you, go ahead and Ask!

Apple iphone 13 AnTuTu, Geekbench, GFX, PCMark Score ?

Take a look at benchmark scores for the Apple IPhone 13 with the A15 Bionic chip, measuring its performance on different testing platforms:

AnTuTu Benchmark (v10)

• Total Score: 1,266,003
• CPU: 339,271
• GPU: 389,027
• Memory: 218,593
• UX: 319,112

This benchmark score ranks the Apple IPhone 13 above roughly 91 percent of devices AnTuTu’s previously benchmarked smartphones. (Kimovil. com, NanoReview. net)

Geekbench 6

• Single-Core Score: 2,182
• Multi-Core Score: 5,142
• GPU (Metal) Score: 17,751

These findings suggest a good CPU and GPU performance for exigent applications and multitasking.

GFXBench (Metal API)

• Manhattan Offscreen (1440p): 3,429 frames (about 55.3 FPS)
• Chase Scene Offscreen: 4,067 frames (~68.8 fps)

T-Rex Offscreen 10,580 Frames (Sort by: Value) 1 T-Rex offscreen 10,580 frames (sort by value) 1 Apple A12 Bionic GPU (1266/1267MHz) 100% 170.7FPS 100% 170.7FPS (SLM) 2 Android Unknown (2021) ( SM8250 (Kona)) 100% 166.1FPS 100% 166.1FPS (SLM) 3 Black Shark 3 Pro ( Cortex A77 (Johnston), Adreno 650, 12GB) 99% 162.5FPS…

These benchmarks show that the Apple IPhone 13 is a proficient match for graphically intensive tasks, such as gaming and video playback.

PCMark Work 3.0 Performance

We do not have specific PCMark scores for the Apple IPhone 13. But it’s a workhorse with great performance and battery life, so it will do most things just fine.

Final Verdict

It remains great through 2025, with reliable photo and video performance for anyone who doesn’t demand the latest and greatest for a few hundred bucks less. Its 12MP camera system captures punchy, detailed images with good dynamic range and accurate colors, and perks like Cinematic Mode and Dolby Vision HDR give video a boost. It’s missing a telephoto lens and high-level manual controls, sure, but the iPhone 13’s camera is strong for everyday use. With strong battery life and Apple’s powerful A15 Bionic chip, it strikes a great balance between performance and price, and it’s a safe buy for most people.

why should buy?

The Apple iPhone 13 is still a good option in 2025 for a number of reasons:

• Phenomenal speed: Operating with the A15 Bionic chip, the Apple IPhone 13 works super fast to switch between apps, play video games and use heavy applications.
• Software Support: The Apple IPhone 13 is also in the early days of its software support life cycle, so the device will still be supported with iOS updates and security updates for years to come, helping the device remain relevant and secure.
• Stunning camera system: The dual-lens 12 MP rear are ideal for virtually any shooting situation ― Includes Night Mode and Cinematic video stabilization which is perfect for photography lovers.
• All-Day Battery Life: iPhone 13 provides all-day battery life with up to 19 hours of video playback, meaning you can count on your device to be ready when you are like never before.

The bottom line The Apple IPhone 13 is even more affordable as new models come out, and it adds some key premium features you can get at a nonwallet-busting price.

With all these factors in mind, the Apple IPhone 13 brings the right mix of performance, camera quality, battery life, and value, making it a wise buy for those in need of a dependable and cheap smartphone in 2025.

Why You Should Not Buy

Why You Should Give the Apple IPhone 13 a Second Look in 2025

• Old Charging (FireWire) Connection: The iPhone 13 uses Apple’s proprietary Lightning port, but more recent models like the iPhone 15 have moved to the more universal USB-C. This move would also mean that accessories and charging cables for newer devices won’t be compatible with the iPhone 13, which would be inconvenient and could cause more expense.
• Limited Display Features: Unlike the Pro models, the iPhone 13 doesn’t have a high refresh rate display (ProMotion) that provides moving content with smoother scrolling and more responsive touch input. It also isn’t equipped with a Dynamic Island interface implemented in subsequent models that offers improved multitasking and notifications.
• Camera System Constraints: The iPhone 13’s dual-camera system does not include a dedicated telephoto lens, and so is not capable of true optical zoom. Recent models like the iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro will deliver a more significant bump for users interested in advanced features like periscope zoom, or higher resolution sensors.
• Potential Battery Degradation: Some users also have described fast battery drain and random shutdowns on the iPhone 13, especially as it gets older. Even when batteries are replacable that’s an extra cost and inconvenience.
• Security Vulnerabilities: A fatal security vulnerability labeled “AirBorne” may have been identified in Apple’s AirPlay protocol that would allow someone with access to your Wi-Fi network to load harmful software or tap into personal information. Apple has released patches, but the security hole lingers with the use of third-party devices that might not get regular updates.
• Software Support Timeline: Launched in 2021, the iPhone 13 will receive iOS updates until between 2026–2028. Though this gets you an extra few years of support, buying a newer model will give you more time of software updates and the latest features.
• Price vs. Value Proposition: Given that the iPhone 13 now costs close to ₹44,990, one might want to explore investing a slightly higher amount in a newer device like the iPhone 15 (₹59,499 onwards) for better long-term value in terms of better, extended support and more.
• Other Alternatives to Think About: Apple iPhone 15: Adds USB-C, Dynamic Island and camera enhancements.
• Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Has a telephoto lens and ProMotion display for better visuals.
• Pre-owned iPhone 13: Another option at a cheaper price, but your phone may have a weaker warranty or battery life.

Final Thoughts

The shortcomings in charging standards, display technology, camera features, and potential battery issues that iPhone 13 has may not have have been apparent in it’s 2021 launch year, but in 2025 make it far less attractive. Your needs can be better met with newer models or the higher tiered models, better longevity, better features and better value for the price.