Apple iPhone 13
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Follow these steps to get started with your device
Get startedComplete the initial startup of your device
Note: These steps may vary depending on your device model. | |
| If you are moving from an old device to a new one, you can find steps on restoring content using the links below: To move data from Android, please see Move Data From Android. To restore from iCloud backup, please see Restore from iCloud Backup. To restore from Mac or PC, please see Restore from Mac or PC. | |
| 1. | From the welcome screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. |
| 2. | Tap your desired language. |
| 3. | Tap your country/region. |
| 4. | From this screen, you can set up your device using Quick Start. To do this, bring another device running iOS 11 or later nearby to sign in automatically. To skips this and set up your device manually, tap Set Up Manually. |
| 5. | From this screen, you're able to connect your device to nearby Wi-Fi networks. Tap the network you'd like to connect to. |
| 6. | Enter the network password, then tap Join. |
| 7. | Read the data and privacy statement from Apple, then tap Continue. |
| 8. | On this screen, you can choose to set up Face ID on your device. Face ID uses your face as a security measure in place of a passcode or Apple ID password when making purchases or unlocking your device. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to register your face, otherwise tap Set Up Later. |
| 9. | Here you can choose to set up a passcode. A passcode will be used when unlocking your phone or making purchases, and is also required as a backup for Face ID. You can choose between creating a six-digit, four-digit, custom numeric or custom alphanumeric code. Enter then re-enter your desired code, then jump to step 12. To skip this step, tap Passcode Options. |
| 10. | Tap Don't Use Passcode. |
| 11. | Tap Don't Use Passcode again. |
| 12. | Here, you have the option to restore data and content from a previous device and backup. If you're setting up your device from scratch, tap Don't Transfer Apps & Data. If you want to transfer apps and data, follow the transfer data options at the beginning. |
| 13. | To get the most out of your device, you should sign into your device using an Apple ID. This enables you to use iCloud functions and services such as Find My iPhone. Enter your Apple ID username and password, then tap Next. |
| 14. | Read through the terms and conditions, then tap Agree. |
| 15. | Tap Continue. |
| 16. | On this screen, you have the choice to share Siri and Dictation audio recordings. Tap your desired preference. |
| 17. | Tap Continue. |
| 18. | On this screen, you'll be given the option to share data with app developers. Tap your desired preference. |
| 19. | Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to complete the initial startup. |
Top specifications
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Internal device memory
128GB/256GB/512GB
Memory card max size
N/A
Charge rate
-
Device warranty
12 months
Battery
Removable battery
No
Talk time (mins)
-
Charge rate
-
Standby time (hrs)
-
Fast charge
Yes
Power saving
Low Power Mode
Wireless charging
Yes - Qi up to 7.5W and MagSafe up to 15W
Battery capacity
3240mAh
Body
Height (mm)
146.7
Width (mm)
71.5
Depth (mm)
7.65
Weight (g)
173
Water resistant
Yes - IP68
Dust resistant
Yes - IP68
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Connectivity
Personal hotspot
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
No
Wi-Fi calling
Yes
Bluetooth
Version 5.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Wi-Fi 6
4G calling
Yes
HDMI output
No
USB type
Lightning
USB cable
Yes
Processor
GPU
Quad-core
CPU speed
A15 Bionic chip with next generation 16-core Neural Engine
Hexa-core CPU
Hexa-core CPU
Display
Resolution
2532x1170
Pixels
460ppi
Touch screen
Yes
Brightness
800 nits
Multi-touch
Yes
Size (inches)
6.1
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
Screen type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Messaging
IM
Yes
Multimedia messages
Yes
Text messages
Yes
Email
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi and 4G Calling (VoLTE)
Yes
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
Yes
2G
Yes
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
5G
Yes
Works in the US
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Apple iOS
Generic software version
iOS 15
Sensors
Accelerometer
Yes
Barometer
Yes
Digital compass
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Memory
RAM
-
Device memory
128GB/256GB/512GB
Card slot
No
Card max size
N/A
Front camera
Resolution (max MP)
12
No. of cameras
1
HD video recording
4K @ 24fps, 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
1080p @ 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
HDR video with Dolby Vision in 4K @ up to 60fps
1080p @ 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
HDR video with Dolby Vision in 4K @ up to 60fps
Additional features
Smart HDR 4
Cinematic mode video recording
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Portrait lighting
Extended dynamic range
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode video recording
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Portrait lighting
Extended dynamic range
Deep Fusion
Slow motion
1080p @ 120fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Selfie modes
Portrait mode / Animoji / Memoji /Night mode
Camera
HD video recording
Yes
No. of cameras
3
Secondary camera
Front-facing TrueDepth
Primary camera
Dual rear-facing
Rear camera
No. of cameras
2
Resolution (max MP)
Wide angle camera: 12
Ultra Wide angle camera: 12
Ultra Wide angle camera: 12
Aperture
Wide angle camera: f/1.6
Ultra Wide angle camera: f/2.4
Ultra Wide angle camera: f/2.4
Flash
True Tone with slow sync
Field of vision (FOV)
Ultra Wide angle camera: 120˚
HD video recording
4K @ 24fps, 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
HDR video with Dolby Vision in 4K @ 60fps
1080p @ 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
HDR video with Dolby Vision in 4K @ 60fps
1080p @ 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Slow motion
1080p @ 120fps or 240fps
Type
Wide angle camera
Ultra Wide angle camera
Ultra Wide angle camera
Zoom
2x optical zoom out
5x digital zoom in (3x digital zoom in for video)
5x digital zoom in (3x digital zoom in for video)
Additional features
Portrait mode
Portrait lighting
Smart HDR 4
Wide colour capture
Advanced red-eye correction
Auto image stabilisation
Night mode
Photographic styles
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode for video recording
Portrait lighting
Smart HDR 4
Wide colour capture
Advanced red-eye correction
Auto image stabilisation
Night mode
Photographic styles
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode for video recording
Features
Loudspeaker
Yes
Video player
Yes
Face recognition
Face ID
Music player
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
3.5mm headphone jack
No
Always On
No
FM radio
No
A-GPS
Yes
Document viewer
Yes
GPS
Yes
Web browser
Yes
Hearing aid compatible
Yes
Video calling
FaceTime
Security
Facial recognition
Yes
Fingerprint sensor
No
Accessibility
Accessibility features
Voice control
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and Textphone support
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
Back Tap
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and Textphone support
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
Back Tap
Warranty
Device warranty
12 months
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