We are in the final stretch before the presentation and launch of the next iPhone 13, and we want to summarize you everything we know so far about Apple's next smartphone in a single article that we will update with the information that appears in the coming weeks.
IPhone 13 release date
After the delay in the launch of the iPhone last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year it is foreseeable that its presentation and subsequent launch will occur earlier. It is true that this year the situation of the pandemic has changed but there are many problems with the supply of microchips, however there are rumors that ensure that TSMC is prioritizing component manufacturing for Apple, and if we add to this that the blockade of Huawei is reducing its sales a lot, it could be that the iPhone does not suffer from a shortage of components.
With all this, the release date of the iPhone 13 in all its models could be advanced to the month of September. Rumors point to September 17 or 24 as the most likely dates launch. If the earliest date is confirmed, its presentation would take place on Tuesday, September 7 (We already know how Apple likes Tuesdays for their events) with the start of reservations the following Friday, September 10, and direct sales in physical stores and online on September 17. These dates, as we say, could be delayed a week if the direct sale were for September 24.
IPhone 13 and 13 Pro Max models
Every year there is the same debate about the name of the new iPhone. It is the only Apple device that receives a number in its name, clearly indicating the model we are talking about. iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, MacBook, iMac ... Apple does not follow this same criteria when naming the rest of its product catalog, so for a few years it has been rumored that the iPhone could abandon the number and be called only iPhone. But it seems that this year it will not be like that, and it will continue with the number at the end of its name.
The question that remains is Will it be called iPhone 12s or iPhone 13? The iPhone 11 was followed by the iPhone 12, not the 11s, perhaps because it did not recall the events of that fateful date in the United States, or simply because this new model brought a design change that differentiated it enough from its predecessor. This new iPhone 13 is expected not to bring major design changes compared to the iPhone 12, but rumors suggest that it will not be called iPhone 12s but iPhone 13.
What models will be available of this new iPhone? Most analysts agree that there will be no changes compared to the current generation and that therefore each iPhone 12 will have its successor this year:
- iPhone 13 mini: with a 5,4-inch screen, successor to the iPhone 12 mini.
- iPhone 13: with 6,1-inch screen, successor to iPhone 12.
- iPhone 13 Pro: with 6,1-inch screen, successor to the iPhone 12 Pro.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max: with 6,7-inch screen, successor to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
It seems to be the poor sales of the iPhone 12 mini will not affect its continuity within the iPhone range for this year if we pay attention to the latest rumors, although there are still those who assure that it will not be renewed this year. It is without any doubt the model that is most caught with pins of the entire range. Regarding the iPhone SE, there will be no renewal this 2021, and we will have to wait until 2022 to see the new model that Apple offers us.
Design of the new iPhone 13
Apple is going to add few changes to the overall design of the new iPhones. They will continue with the glass backs, something essential for wireless charging to work, and the flat edges, like the iPhone 12. In the front we will continue with the screen occupying the entire front, and the "notch" that has characterized the iPhone since the iPhone X will be present, although with a reduction in size thanks to the new speaker placement. In these new models the loudspeaker will not occupy the center of the notch Instead, it will be located at the top edge of the screen, leaving more space for the front camera and all the components of the FaceID to be placed, so its width can be reduced.
The dimensions of the new iPhone will be the same as in its current models, only the thickness will be minimally increased, about 0,26 mm, something that we will not notice when we have it in our hands, but that can give us some problem with the covers of the current models. In any case, the cases of the iPhone 12 will not work for the new iPhone 13, because the camera module will be larger.
It is precisely in this part of the iPhone where you will be able to notice the few design changes this year, since the objectives will be larger and will stand out more than in the current generation, so the module, as we mentioned before, will be larger. . Some rumors speak of a new diagonal arrangement of the lenses of the iPhone 12 and 12 mini, which will continue to have only two. It has also been commented on the possibility that the 2/3 objectives (depends on the model) are protected by a single sapphire crystal, instead of doing it individually as in current models.
We do not want to fail to mention a possibility about the lightning connector of the new iPhone 13, since although it seems unlikely, there have been quite a few rumors about the possibility that at least one model lacks any type of connector. The MagSafe system released last year would not only serve for charging the device but also for data transmission. As we say, it seems something that could come soon but unlikely for this year.
Colors of the new iPhone 13
The colors of the new iPhone always generate a lot of rumor around them, although later they are not confirmed in most cases. Surely the rumors have their basis, Apple ran a lot of tests with different colors throughout the development time of the new iPhones, leaving a new color or two at the end, at best. Right now the iPhone 12 are available in white, black, blue, green, purple and red, while the iPhone 12 Pro are in graphite, silver, gold and blue.
With the new iPhone models we will continue to have most of that range of colors, although some will be replaced. Thus in the iPhone 13 Pro graphite will give way to matte black, who it would look much blacker than the current model, which is more grayish. There is also talk of a bronze color, more orange than the current gold. And in the case of the “non-Pro” models, a pink color could be included, but it seems too risky.
Characteristics that are considered confirmed
Screen
The screens will maintain the same resolution as the current ones, as well as the same sizes. What is expected is that, this year yes, the 120Hz refresh rate arrives, although limited to Pro models, both 6.1 and 6.7 inches. The screens will be of the LTPO type, which will reduce energy consumption by 15 to 20%. This type of technology also makes it possible to reduce the number of components under the screen, so that more space will be achieved for other components (battery, for example).
In recent days there is also talk of a new screen functionality, "Always on display" or screen always on, as with the Apple Watch from the Series 5. The reduction of the energy consumption of the LTPO screens could compensate the higher consumption that this feature would have, which will allow you to always see the screen information with the iPhone locked.
Face ID
The iPhone 13 will maintain facial recognition as a security system for purchases, payments with Apple Pay and unlocking the device. In recent days, rumors have appeared that claim that The iPhone 13 could debut a new facial recognition system that it would work even with the mask on, which would be an important incentive to renew the iPhone this year.
It is almost ruled out that the new iPhone has a fingerprint recognition system, or Touch ID, despite the fact that could already be testing the system on some iPhone 13 prototypes. It seems very unlikely that this new iPhone will include this feature, and that we will have to wait at least a year, if it is finally included.
Cameras
It will be one of the sections that will bring more news, with improvements throughout the range, although more important in the 13 Pro and Pro Max. These models will include a new 6 element ultra wide angle lens, compared to the 5 elements of the current ones. This will affect the improvement of the quality of the photographs obtained with this lens, which will also help the inclusion of autofocus, now absent, and a larger aperture of f / 1.8 (currently f / 2.4).
The targets will be larger, hence the increase in module size of the cameras. This would allow a greater entrance of light to obtain better quality in photographies with little illumination. In addition, the size of the sensor will also be larger, also capturing more light. Everything seems to indicate that Apple wants this year to improve the photographs captured in low light conditions.
These latest developments are not clear to us if they will be present in all iPhone models, or if they will be reserved only for Pro models. What they will all share is an improvement in image stabilization, to be included in the sensor, leaving out optical stabilization, getting better photos and videos. What does seem almost certain is that the LiDAR sensor will be exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro.
There will be two new camera modes, one photographic, to be able to take snapshots of the night sky. This could explain so many improvements focused on low-light and ultra-wide photos. The other new mode will be video, with a blur effect identical to the portrait mode of photography, which you can also retouch after customizing the depth of field.
battery and charging
The new iPhone 13 could launch a new technology called "soft board battery", which allows you to create batteries with fewer layers, which saves internal space in the iPhone. In this way, the battery capacity could be increased without having to increase the size of the iPhone. The iPhone 13 Pro Max would be the one that would receive the greatest increase in battery, reaching 4,352mAh, while the rest of the models would see smaller increases.
It does not seem that there will be changes in the charging systems, both wired and wireless. Apple introduced the MagSafe system with the iPhone 12, which reaches up to 15W of power, while by cable the maximum load is 20W. Except for surprise, these data will remain unchanged in the new iPhone 13. They are also not expected to have a reverse charge, or at least not a reverse charge that allows them to be used as a conventional Qi charging base. We already know that the iPhone 12 has reverse charging but it is limited to recharging the new MagSafe battery that Apple has just launched.
Other specs
It is assumed that the new iPhone 13 will include the A15 Bionic processor, the successor to the A14 Bionic now included in the iPhone 12. This new generation could include a new “system on a chip” (SoC) that would not only improve the performance of the device , firing its power as it happens generation after generation, but it would also increase its efficiency by reducing energy consumption.
Storage will surely remain unchanged, starting at 64GB y with a maximum of 512GB. There have been rumors about increasing the boot size up to 128GB, which would be good news and more than logical, but it doesn't seem too likely. The possibility that the iPhone 13 could go up to 1TB of storage on the Pro models also seems pretty remote.
All iPhone 13 models will have 5G connectivity, and will use the Qualcomm X60 modem. The implementation of this type of network is still quite marginal in most countries, although it is expected that 2022 will finally mean the beginning of its general expansion. Regarding WiFi connectivity, will be compatible with the new WiFi 6E networks, which adds the 6GHz band and improves WiFi 6, still in a very early implementation phase.
How much will the iPhone 13 cost?
No price change is expected, so the iPhone 13 would still cost exactly the same than the current generation.
- iPhone 13 mini from € 809
- iPhone 13 from € 909
- iPhone 13 Pro from € 1159
- iPhone 13 Pro Max from € 1259
Come on, if you have the iPhone 12, the 13 is not worth it, practically the same mobile
Well like every year, nothing changes from 11 to 12 either, they put a magnet on the back
Well, if you also have an 11 and a 10 it is also the same, They no longer innovate in anything.
Yes, the iPhone 13 is not worth buying. That will increase the battery to +4300 mAh. The iPhone Fold and iPhone 14 will be something else. In addition, the large companies are now implementing 4n chips, by 2023 we will have 3 gauge chips, that is interesting!
The batteries will use graphite I think they say? The batteries will last almost a week.