The rumors were not wrong. This Tuesday, through an event previously recorded and subsequently broadcast in streaming, Apple has revealed all the details of its new iPhone 13. Four phones that not only have the mission of satisfying customers from Apple for the next 12 months; They will also set the pace for the entire industry.
The two most advanced models in the new catalog are the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max . These, as on previous occasions, share many elements with the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13. However, they bring with them a slightly more refined design, a more advanced camera and other additional features designed for the most demanding customers.
An example of this is the new screen with ProMotion technology, the LiDAR sensor located on the back, the possibility of recording video in portrait mode or video recording in ProRes, a more advanced format that now comes to the iPhone.
What has changed on the outside in the iPhone 13 Pro and in the Pro Max version?
The exterior design of both the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max is quite similar to the previous generation . The sides are flat and made of stainless steel – unlike the other iPhone 13, whose sides are made of aluminum. The back is glass, but it has a matte finish. And the rear camera module, as in previous generations, is grouped in a glass square that forms a single piece with the coating on the back.
What has changed is the notch, which is now 20% smaller in both the iPhone 13 Pro and the larger variant. In this notch, let us remember, the sensors that make possible the facial recognition system (Face ID) and the loudspeaker for phone calls. We also have a new color, alpine blue, in addition to the usual black, white and gold.
Both mobiles, as in previous editions, are resistant to both water and dust . Their certification is IP68 according to the IEC 60529 standard. This is equivalent to 6 meter deep water dives for a maximum of 30 minutes. The screen size also remains intact: 6.1 inches for the iPhone 13 Pro; 6.7 inches for iPhone 13 Pro Max.
What's changed inside?
One of the main novelties of this iPhone 13 Pro is found on the screen. This is OLED, but now it has ProMotion technology , the same that we find in the iPad Pro. The company ensures that the refresh rate can vary dynamically between 10 Hz and 120 Hz, adapting to the content on screen to save battery when possible. This, in addition to improving the experience in certain specific applications, will make all the animations feel more fluid, enriching the user experience.
Screen enhancements don't end there. The company also ensures that the maximum brightness of the panel is now 1,000 nits , 200 more than the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. An improvement that will translate, among other things, into better outdoor visibility.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – September 14, 2021: AppleÕs senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak talks about the new iPhone 13 Pro during a special Apple event, as seen in this still image from the keynote video. (Photo Credit: Apple Inc.) Ê The iPhone 13 Pro and the Max model also have the A15 Bionic chip , much more powerful than that of the previous models. The brand also highlights that the chip present in these models has one more core than the A15 Bionic of the normal iPhone 13s.
How much faster is this chip? 50% more than the leader of the competition in both GPU and CPU, according to Apple . The A15 Bionic also comes with a new 16-core Neural Engine capable of performing 15.8 billion (following the European system) of operations per second.
The autonomy of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max is also better than in previous generations. Specifically, ensure 1.5 hours more in the smallest model and 2.5 additional hours in the largest model (compared to the previous generation).
As far as connectivity is concerned, in addition to having Wi-Fi 6, NFC and Bluetooth 5.2, the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are compatible with the 5G networks of more than 200 operators throughout the world. world. That is, it is now capable of connecting to more bands than previous models.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – September 14, 2021: Apple CEO Tim Cook with the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple Watch Series 7 during a special event at Apple Park. (Photo by Apple Inc.)
Cameras, one of the pillars of the new range
Apple always places a lot of emphasis on the creative capabilities of its phones. And these new models are no exception. Both the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max have a new camera module made up of four elements:
A LiDAR sensor, a three-magnification telephoto lens with 12 megapixel resolution, OIS and an aperture f / 2.8. The equivalent focal length is 77 millimeters. A 12-megapixel main camera with an f / 1.5 aperture lens and stabilized sensor. Pixels are now 1.9 microns in size – larger than previous generations. This should contribute to much better images in dark environments. A 12 megapixel wide-angle camera with an f / 1.8 aperture lens. Apple ensures that it is capable of capturing 92% more light in adverse lighting conditions. In addition, it is now also capable of capturing macro images thanks to a minimum focusing distance of two centimeters. On this occasion, in addition, we have no differences between models . Both the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max have the same benefits when it comes to photography.
On the software side, Apple talks about the new Smart HDR 4 system , which promises better lighting and colors in all situations, and continues to work hand in hand with technologies such as Deep Fusion or ProRAW. The company also highlights the inclusion of a new ISP that, together with the improvements in the sensors and lenses, will help to capture better images even in harsh environments.
However, the star of the event when it comes to cameras is the Cinema mode , which allows you to precisely control the focus while recording video. The results shown by Apple are spectacular. And blur can also be easily edited, in the same way as portrait mode.
But the thing does not stop there. The phone also supports Dolby Vision. Therefore, you can record in the highest image quality in 4K resolution and up to 60 FPS.
Finally, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be compatible with ProRes , a professional video codec used in the audiovisual industry.
What price will the iPhone 13 Pro and its Max version have? When they will be available?
The two new iPhones will be available to reserve starting this Friday, September 17 . The sale will officially start on September 24. The prices will be the following:
iPhone 13 Pro of 128 GB from 999 dollars, 1,159 euros or $ 25,999 pesos. IPhone 13 Pro Max of 128 GB from 1,099 dollars, 1,259 euros or $ 28,999 pesos.
