Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Outstanding design - sturdy and water-proof.

Stale looks, the notch should have been gone by now.

It might sound like we're making excuses for the iPhone 13 Pro's flaws, but it's really doing a pretty decent job building its own defense. Unless the Max's display and endurance make a difference to the way you use your phone, the 13 Pro is the iPhone...

Great to finally see a 120Hz display on an iPhone ; Good battery life ; Seriously impressive camera system

Other phones have better zoom ; The notch feels dated

“The iPhone 13 Pro packs plenty of power under the hood with a 120Hz display, excellent camera capabilities, tons of storage, and endless battery life.”

Excellent cameras, including improved zoom ; Smooth 120Hz display ; Long battery life

Shorter battery life than the iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple's iPhone 13 Pro offers all the same great features for content creators as the larger Pro Max, its battery just doesn't last as long.

Incredible camera system ; Great battery life ; High refresh rate display

Average Selfie camera ; Cinematic Mode is not very “pro” ; Lightning connector instead of USB-C limits options

Apple’s new iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are very similar to the iPhone 12 Pro from last year. But look closer, and you’ll see plenty of improvements — from a better screen to better battery life to an even better camera system.

ProMotion screen brings 120Hz smoothness ; Better battery than predecessor ; Easy-to-use and effective cameras

A15 Processor isn't a huge leap forward compared to A14 ; No always-on display ; Battery life challenged under heavy demands ; Macro mode auto switching can get confused at times

Ultimately it feels like Apple's 2021 iPhones are all about refining rather than offering anything brand new. That's not going to be exciting for those eager to get new toys and tech, but the iPhone 13 Pro is as a refined an Apple phone as you can buy...

Bright 120Hz display ; Excellent camera performance ; Unmatched software support ; Outstanding battery life ; Untouchable performance

Telephoto needs more reach ; Slow charging ; Notch needs to go

Excellent 120Hz display ; Great battery life ; Flexible and reliably-good cameras ; A15 Bionic and iOS 15 are fast and responsive

Not inexpensive ; Cinematic mode feels more consumer, less pro

Superb camera ; All day battery

Weighty

The iPhone 13 Pro is camera extraordinaire and although is late to the party with many features, it does them so well, like Macro photography and adaptive refresh rates. It’s the best Apple has to offer in way of 2021 smartphones.