Apple iPhone 13 Pro 9 Months Later - Was It Really PRO?

Don't you just love Apple introduction videos? I know I do. It's thanks to one of them that I bought my first MacBook Pro in 2008, and I'm sure it's the main reason many of you do the same.

Thing is the iPhone 13 Pro was a pretty complicated launch because it took quite a few software updates for a lot of these features to reach your phone. Pro Res took a month, you couldn't switch Macro Mode off until December, and the same happened with all the iCloud improvements. Point is, it's become a common practice for this phone to ship incomplete, and even if you'll hear a lot at WWDC, all those improvements won't reach your phone officially until the fall.

I guess the biggest question is if it's really worth for anyone to pay extra and go pro, and after 9 months of using one, I think I have a pretty good idea. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and let's dive in.

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[flanerpete]

Am enjoying my 13 Pro. Have no qualms with the cameras, day and night. I do notice the difference between the 120 Hz refresh rate compared to the 13's 60. For me, it was worth the extra $$$.

[AJ]

Pro motion alone is reason enough to get the pro over the regular 13, makes a massive difference in smoothness. Pros are also 25% brighter at 1000 nits vs 800 nits for the regular 13. Also better battery life on the pros.

[battlepowered]

I got the pro for a few main reasons.
The camera.
The battery.
120hz display.
Sierra Blue.

Yes, it was well worth the money.

[shrek]

I’ve had my iPhone 13 pro for 8 months now, and I love it. It feels great and more focusing, low power mode, and other awesome features.

[marihera]

I Love my 13 Pro, the camera is way better than the 13 and the 120 Hz refresh rate is well worth the upgrade.

[frankc.]

I love my 13 Pro. The better display, zoom lens, and smaller size are great for me.

[androiduser]

I love how Neffex is being used in lots of tech videos nowadays, they're awesome and I'll also compliment the video, not really much of an iPhone user but I can always respect those who make that choice.

[armyrose]

The Sierra blue is such a pretty color and I do not care if my sister calls it a hospital gown.
I’m down for alpine green and gold if I get pro. Maybe Sierra blue but lately it’s been selling out in my area!
But for regular 13 I love the product red, it’s gorgeous.

[jacobwilliams]

i love my 13 pro. i upgraded from the Xr to the 13 pro in december and i’ve been in LOVE since then.

[anthonyt]

I do agree that the 13 would serve most people fine. I only got the 13 Pro as a way of futureproofing. The additional RAM (6 GB), ProMotion (feels silly spending hundreds and not getting the high refresh rate), and the added versatility in the cameras mean I will keep my phone for at least 4 years.

[Photo]

If anything, that goddamm introduction video is amazing. Apple does those right all the time. The 12 Pro and 13 Pro videos are absolutely masterful.

[NielsonLucas]

6:59 I noticed an error. This video incorrectly stated the iPhone 13 Pro has a 2 megapixel telephoto camera. Actually, all three cameras on the 13 Pro are 12 megapixels.

[billiamnotbob]

Quite pleased with my 13 Pro. I really like the cameras and the battery life is quite good. Yes, it's a bit heavy but I can live with it. The 6.1" screen is just about right though, I think 5.8 would have been perfect. The race to make the best cameras on phones has, IMO, gotten ridiculous. There's only so much you can do with the limited space. The longevity of support is what sets apple apart. Should I choose, this phone will last me for the next 5 years or more. That's pretty sweet.

[ChannelCrossroads]

I love my 13 Pro Max, the refresh rate is insane. I would be fine paying extra for the 120Hz + bigger phone.. A lot of people hate on bigger phones cause they have to use 2 hands… they make a mini for you type of people.

[NielsonLucas]

Note: The Cinematic mode on the 13 Pro & Pro Max was originally locked to Dolby Vision HDR. Some time later in a software update, Cinematic mode now supports SDR video (finally!).

[anarchodandyist]

Have the 13 and have extensively had comparison with a 13 pro. Unless you have need for better cameras then the 13 is more than enough for most people. Great phone.

[paulrodriguez]

I just bought a 13pro sierra blue. Very happy with this phone. 120hz and cameras are great.
Sometimes i wish i would have bought the max, but the wight and size was a bit much.

[bblessedbeats]

Coming from Android for like all my life, got the 13 Pro Max. It’s impressive so far, I miss certain features from my Samsung but apps seems to be better optimized for iPhones which is annoying for android users. Either way it’s a good phone for what I need it for.

[versescapes]

Only reason i got the 13 pro was the telephoto, better screen and battery life. In a perfect world, i wish the 13 pro was available in the 13’s deeper blue, but sierra blue is nice too

[nhlalomakhathini]

Just got my 13 pro a month ago n I'm very impressed with it. This review was great