Apple iPhone 17 leads
by 13 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 17 leads overall versus iPhone 13 Pro. Battery: 52.9 vs 82.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 17
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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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1170 x 2532 | 1206 x 2622Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 1200 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 457 ppi | 458 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 2 | Anti-reflective coating |
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 17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.23GHz | 4.26GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x3.23GHz + 4x1.82GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 794348 | 2109773Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 794348 | 2109773Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 4687 | 9360Better |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A19 (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 Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 48MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 12MP | 48MPBetter |
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 Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
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 17 generally outperforms iPhone 13 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes iPhone 17 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 13 Pro may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 17 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 50,400 – Rs 98,000 | ≈ Rs 184,520 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 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 17 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 17 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 17 advantage).
Apple iPhone 17 delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 17 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 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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