Apple iPhone 16 leads
by 9 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16 leads overall versus iPhone 13 Pro. Battery: 52.9 vs 81.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Best for users who prioritize display.
Apple iPhone 16
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Resolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Size
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.1" | 6.1" |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1170 x 2532 | 1179 x 2556Better |
Refresh Rate Phone A leads | 120HzBetter | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 1200 nits | 2000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 457 ppi | 461 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.23GHz | 4.04GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x3.23GHz + 4x1.82GHz | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 794348 | 1721149Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 794348 | 1721149Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 4687 | 7929Better |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 48MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 12MP | 48MP + 12MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.7 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.5Better | f/1.6 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 3x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 5x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Aperture Phone B leads | f/2.2 | f/1.9Better |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16 generally outperforms iPhone 13 Pro across key categories. Resolution: 1179 x 2556 vs 1170 x 2532 This makes iPhone 16 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 13 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize display. iPhone 13 Pro offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 16 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 50,400 – Rs 98,000 | ≈ Rs 135,083 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 16 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), Refresh Rate (Apple iPhone 13 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 16 advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 16 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 50,400 – Rs 98,000; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 16: non-PTA approximately Rs 135,083; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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