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    iPhone 13
    The Apple iPhone 13 is a smartphone that was tested with the iOS 15.0.1 operating system. This model weighs 6.2 ounces, has a 6.1 inch display, 12-megapixel main camera, and 12-megapixel selfie camera. It comes with 4GB of RAM. It was tested with 128GB of storage.
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    Description
    The Apple iPhone 13 is a smartphone that was tested with the iOS 15.0.1 operating system. This model weighs 6.2 ounces, has a 6.1 inch display, 12-megapixel main camera, and 12-megapixel selfie camera. It comes with 4GB of RAM. It was tested with 128GB of storage.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Camera: Rear image quality
     /  5
    Camera: Rear 1080p video quality
     /  5
    Camera: Selfie image quality
     /  5
    Battery and charging
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Durability
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Sound
     /  5
    Ease of use
     /  5
    Calling
     /  5
    Handset capabilities
     /  5
    Portability
     /  5
    Phoning
     /  5
    Navigation
     /  5
    Browsing
     /  5
    Voice quality
     /  5
    Messaging
     /  5
    Web browsing
     /  5
    Texting
     /  5
    Music
     /  5
    Display quality
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Battery life (hrs.)
     /  5
    Water resistance test
     /  5
    Available from AT&T
     /  5
    Available from T-Mobile
     /  5
    Available from Verizon
     /  5
    Available unlocked
     /  5
    Display diagonal size (in.)
     /  5
    Display resolution
     /  5
    Operating system (as tested)
     /  5
    Available from Sprint
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    PERFORMANCE: Overall the Apple iPhone 13 was very good. Its quickness, battery life, and camera quality will satisfy all but the most discerning users. Ease of use on the iPhone 13 was very good. While not the best, the touchscreen was very good and it is easy to use. You should be able to get comfortable using this smartphone very quickly. Performance of the iPhone 13 was very good. While not the best, the maximum upload and download speeds and tested processor performance were fast. Most tasks will seem quick with only minor slowdowns. Call quality and convenience on the iPhone 13 were not the best but they were very good. Sound while on a call was very good in a quiet room and with background noise. Your sound quality will vary due to many factors including background noise, if you are moving between cell towers, the quality of the phone on the other end of the call, and the quality of the cell tower and antenna.

    DURABILITY: Overall, the durability of the iPhone 13 was Excellent. The phone scored an Excellent in our scratch resistance test. This phone passed our tumble test. The tumble test results are as follows: After 50 drops in the tumbler, our experts rated it as Excellent. The phone had some bumps and was dull at the edges. Overall, it was in good working condition. After our more strenuous 100 drops in the tumbler the screen and body proved they can take a serious tumble. Our experts rated it as Excellent. The phone had some bumps and was dull at the edges. Overall, it was in good working condition. This phone passed our rain test where a gentle rain falls on the phone for 5 minutes. This phone passed its water intrusion test submerged at its rated depth and time.

    PORTABILITY/BATTERY: The 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 13 comes in a body measuring 5.8-inches tall, 2.8-inches wide, 0.3-inches thick, and weighs 6.2 ounces. Those measurements mean the phone is an average size phone. At 40 hours, it has an above average battery lifespan. Its battery is not removable but the phone does support wireless charging.

    CAMERA: The main rear camera on the Apple iPhone 13 measures 12-megapixels. The camera has optical image stabilization to improve your chances of taking better handheld photos under low-light conditions. Overall the camera performance was very good. The main camera is among our top performers for shooting stills. Images are evaluated on high quality LCD displays. The test photos are taken in a brightly lit studio and in a controlled studio simulating sunlight. In the viewing tests the images were rated very good overall. These images are among the best results for color quality, exposure level, sharpness, and image noise. The iPhone 13 comes with a 12-megapixel selfie cam. Overall the selfie camera quality was very good.

    DISPLAY: Overall the display quality was excellent. The display resolution was high enough, close to or greater than 300dpi, so you see a smooth, crisp display. If the display does have a higher resolution, most people will not be able to tell the difference. Readability outdoors is a combination of brightness, measured in candelas per square meter, and reflectivity. The readability rating was excellent. The maximum brightness level measured 1 meter from the screen was a very high 752cd/m² and reflective glare was minimal.

    About

    The Apple iPhone 13 is part of the Cell Phones test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smartphones models like the iPhone 13 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Camera: Rear image quality: Still image quality using the rear facing (main) camera. It is based on objective and subjective judgments of test images, which includes evaluating resolution, dynamic range, color accuracy, and visual noise.

    Camera: Rear 1080p video quality: Video quality is based on the judgments of trained panelists who viewed recorded video images shot at the highest quality setting available (1080 max.) in multiple lighting conditions.

    Camera: Selfie image quality: Still image quality using the front facing (selfie) camera. It is based on objective and subjective judgments of test images, which includes evaluating resolution, color accuracy, and visual noise in multiple lighting conditions and on bokeh images.

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