iPhone 13

Apple iPhone 13 in Kenya

The iPhone 13 was launched in September 2021 alongside the iPhone 13 pro, iPhone 13 mini and 13 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on September 14, 2021, and the devices were made available on September 24, 2021. It landed in Kenya in November 2021.  The iPhone 13 is available at City hub at Ksh.74,500 for the 128GB and Ksh.91,500 for the 256GB Non-Active.

iPhone 13 introduce major innovations in technology, including the most advanced dual-camera system ever on iPhone, a powerhouse chip, and an impressive leap in battery life.

Design

The iPhone 13 features a beautiful design with sleek flat edges and durable design, an advanced new dual-camera system for improved photos and videos in low light and introducing Cinematic mode.

And brings about a more significant redesign in the inclusion of an elegant aluminum frame. It may introduce refined edges and possibly a thinner profile compared to its predecessors, offering a comfortable grip and a modern aesthetic.

iPhone 13 also feature Ceramic Shield on the front, exclusive to iPhone and tougher than any other smartphone glass — and are protected from common spills and accidents with water and dust resistance.

iPhone 13 is available in six gorgeous new colors: Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green

• Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
• Weight: 174 g (6.14 oz)
• Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame.

Display

The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen. It supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The OLED panel has 1,170 x 2,532 pixels or 460ppi. It is protected with a flat Ceramic Shield glass by Corning.

The iPhone 13 display supports the standard 60Hz refresh rate, while the touch sensors should be working with 120Hz sampling. The panel supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, it should offer 800nits of typical maximum brightness and 1,200 nits of peak brightness when watching HDR content.

The iPhone 13 screen also supports True Tone adjustments, Wide Color, and it has the Haptic Touch feature provided by a powerful Taptic Engine.

• Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
• Size: 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
• Protection: Ceramic Shield glass

Camera

The iPhone 13 introduces two 12MP cameras on the back and one 12MP selfie shooter at the front. The SL 3D scanner for Face ID assists the Portrait mode in selfies.

The 12MP camera has gotten a new sensor with larger pixels and high-end sensor-shift stabilization. It now uses a larger Sony sensor with 1.7µm pixels (vs. 1.4µm on the iPhone 12).

The secondary camera is identical to the iPhone 12’s – a 12MP imager with 1.0µm pixels and 14mm f/2.4 lens for ultrawide photos. The focus is fixed, and there is no stabilization.

Main Camera:

• Dual: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9″, 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS:12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4″, 1.0µm

• Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
• Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″                                                                                   :SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
• Features: HDR
• Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Platform

Powered by the next-generation A-series chip, the iPhone 13 A15 Bionic brings incredible performance. The new A15 chip still relies on a hexa-core processor with 2 big Avalanche cores clocked at 3.23GHz and 4 small Blizzard cores working at 1.82GHz. The upgraded processor should deliver a 50% higher performance than the competition.

• OS: iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.4
• Chipset: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
• CPU: Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4×1.82 GHz Blizzard)
• GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Battery and Storage

The iPhone 13 has a 3240 mAh battery which is bigger and it has an improved battery life compared to previous models, thanks to optimizations in both hardware and software. Users can expect all-day battery life under typical usage scenarios.

• Type: Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) – requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired

Security and Identification

The iPhone 13 continues to prioritize user security and privacy with advanced security features. It offers both Face ID and Touch ID for biometric authentication, giving users the option to choose their preferred method for unlocking their device and authorizing transactions securely. Face ID utilizes facial recognition technology, while Touch ID provides convenient fingerprint authentication.

iOS and iPhone Benefits

The iPhone 13 runs iOS 15, offering a reimagined Lock Screen along with new communication, sharing, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone. iOS offers a multilayered effect that artfully sets subjects of photos in front of the time, along with newly designed widgets that offer information at a glance.

Users can enjoy seamless integration with other Apple devices through iCloud, enabling effortless synchronization of data, photos, and content across devices. With regular updates and a strong focus on security, iOS ensures users have access to the latest features and enhancements while maintaining a high level of privacy and security.