The iPhone 13 Pro is the second model from the top in Apple’s 2021 smartphone line-up. The main difference to the top-of-the-line iPhone 13 Pro Max is the smaller 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display (versus 6.7-inch on the Max). However, both models are powered by Apple’s latest A15 Bionic chipset and come with up to 1TB of internal storage. They also share the same camera which has been improved in several areas compared to last year’s iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max models. Show The primary camera module features a larger sensor and faster aperture than on the 2020 models. It also uses sensor shift OIS which last year was exclusive to the Pro Max device. The ultra-wide camera comes with a same-size sensor as last year but has gained a faster aperture and and a PDAF autofocus versus the fixed-focus lens on the iPhone 12 series. Sensor size remains unchanged in the tele module but Apple has increased the focal length and the tele now offers a 3x optical magnification compared to the primary cam. Read on to find out how the all new iPhone 13 Pro camera performed in our DXOMARK Camera tests. Key camera specifications:
About DXOMARK Camera tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone camera reviews, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate over 3000 test images and more than 2.5 hours of video both in controlled lab environments and in natural indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. This article is designed to highlight the most important results of our testing. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera test protocol, click here. More details on how we score smartphone cameras are available here. Test summary Apple iPhone 13 Pro 137 camera 101 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (111) 107 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 106 Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders Best: Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (109) 104 Xiaomi Mi 11 Best: Xiaomi Mi 11 (111) 74 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (102) 67 Google Pixel 6 Best: Google Pixel 6 (77) 72 Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ Best: Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ (82) 75 Huawei P50 Pro Best: Huawei P50 Pro (80) 80 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 97 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (140) 44 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (58) 118 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 105 Honor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (107) 109 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 93 Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) Best: Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) (99) 105 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 72 Xiaomi 12S Ultra Best: Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85) 101 Vivo X70 Pro+ Best: Vivo X70 Pro+ (103) Position in Global Ranking 6th 6. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 137 11. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 133 15. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) 131 15. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) 131 15. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek) 131 22. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 130 32. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos) 126 32. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) 126 32. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos) 126 36. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 124 36. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 124 39. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) 123 44. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) 121
44. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) 121 46. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon) 120 46. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos) 120 46. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Exynos) 120 46. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Exynos) 120 46. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) 120 55. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon) 119 55. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon) 119 58. Apple iPhone SE (2022) 118 58. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 118 58. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Exynos) 118 64. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) 117 68. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos) 116 68. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos) 116 68. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos) 116 72. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Exynos) 115 80. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Snapdragon) 112 91. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G 109 91. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 109 93. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+ 108 100. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 106 103. Motorola Edge 20 Pro 105 103. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 105 103. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G 105 103. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G 105 113. Apple iPhone SE (2020) 103 116. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 102 116. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G 102 122. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G 97 124. Honor Magic4 Lite 5G 95 124. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G 95 127. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S 92 130. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G 89 131. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G 88 131. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 88 131. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 88 135. Samsung Galaxy A51 5G 87 Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking 6th 6. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 137 11. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 133 14. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) 131 14. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) 131 20. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 130 27. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos) 126 27. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos) 126 30. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 124 30. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 124 33. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) 123 35. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) 121 36. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos) 120 36. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Exynos) 120 36. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Exynos) 120 39. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon) 119 40. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 118 42. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) 117 44. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos) 116 44. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos) 116 47. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Snapdragon) 112 51. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G 109 51. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 109
Pros
Cons
With a DXOMARK Camera overall score of 137 the Apple iPhone 13 Pro mingles among the very best devices in our camera ranking. The overall score is compounded by an excellent Photo score of 144. Like for all iPhones color rendering is vivid with nice skin tones and a slightly warm touch and the camera is generally very reliable, consistently producing high-quality images in all shooting situations. Overall Photo performance is quite similar to the 12 Pro we tested last year but improvements have been made in several areas. Color and contrast have been improved on backlit portraits and images show higher levels of detail, especially when shooting under typical indoor conditions. It looks like Apple’s camera engineers have managed use the new sensor’s bigger pixel pitch to improve detail preservation but, like on the 12 Pro, luminance noise is still visible in most shooting situations. The camera’s Zoom score of 76 isn’t quite up there with the very best but performance has still been improved over the 12 Pro, thanks to the longer 3x optical zoom versus 2x on the older model. The outstanding Video score of 119 puts the iPhone 13 Pro at the very top of this sub-ranking, thanks to several improvements in key areas. Tone mapping instabilities that were very visible on the iPhone 12 series model have been fixed and exposure is now generally very stable. Autofocus performance has been pushed as well, thanks to better tracking a very smooth refocusing at the right moments. Our testers did not spot any unwanted focus breathing either. Overall it’s fair to say Apple has managed to get the most out of its imaging hardware as most higher-positioned devices in our ranking come with larger and higher resolution sensors in their primary cameras. PhotoThe Apple iPhone 13 Pro achieves a Photo score of 144. In this section, we take a closer look at each sub-attribute and compare image quality against competitors. Please note the iPhone 13 Pro camera comes with a set of photo styles and users are asked for their preferred option when launching the camera app for the first time. You can choose between pre-defined photo styles or customize your own, using Tone and Warmth sliders. These settings modify both color and exposure. We skipped this option for our tests and used default settings as usual. Exposure and ContrastHonor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (111) In these tests we analyze target exposure, contrast, and dynamic range, including repeatability across a series of images. Tests are undertaken in a wide range of light conditions, including backlit scenes and low light down to 1 lux. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro produces accurate and repeatable target exposure in most tested conditions. However, dynamic range is often limited, resulting in highlight clipping in high-contrast scenes. It’s also worth mentioning that in the gallery app highlights in photos are rendered almost “aggressively” bright which can contribute to the impression of clipping. On a standard screen the effect is less pronounced. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s exposure performance in a backlit scene. Apple iPhone 13 Pro, accurate face exposure and contrast but highlight clipping Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, contrast on face slightly too low, highlight clipping Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, good exposure on face but slightly worse contrast, wide dynamic range ColorIn these tests we analyze color rendering, skin tones, white balance, and color shading, including repeatability across a series of images. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images. The Apple’s color rendering and white balance are generally pleasant and the camera captures very nice skin tones. Especially in high-contrast scenes the iPhone 13 Pro’s skin tones are better than the competition’s. It seems like the camera uses adaptive color rendering that adjusts to the captured skin tones and light conditions. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s color performance in a backlit scene. Apple iPhone 13 Pro, nice skin tones Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, slightly less vivid skin tones Huawei P50 Pro, cool cast, less vivid skin tones AutofocusAsus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders Best: Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (109) In these tests we analyze autofocus accuracy and shooting time, including repeatability, in the lab. We test focus failures, depth of field, and tracking of moving subjects using perceptual analysis of real-life images. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s autofocus is fast, accurate and repeatable in most conditions. Depth of field is slightly limited which is due to the larger sensor compared to the iPhone 12 series. Unlike Xiaomi on the Mi 11 Ultra Apple does not apply any image processing to increase sharpness of background subjects. This graph shows the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s autofocus performance in the lab at a light level of 100 lux, with the camera mounted on a tripod. Autofocus performance in indoor conditions (100 lux) on tripod: fast and accurate autofocus with negative shutter lag, even in high dynamic range conditions (EV 7). These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s depth of field.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, depth of field Apple iPhone 13 Pro, crop: limited depth of field, subject in the back out of focus
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, depth of field Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, crop: both faces in focus
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, depth of field Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, crop: both faces in focus TextureXiaomi Mi 11 Best: Xiaomi Mi 11 (111) In these tests we analyze texture on faces and objects, including objects in motion, in a range of light conditions, using several lab test setups and perceptual analysis of real-life images. Detail in the iPhone 13 Pro is slightly higher than on its predecessor iPhone 12 Pro but still slightly below the best in class, such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s texture performance in daylight conditions.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, outdoor texture Apple iPhone 13 Pro, crop: good detail
Huawei P50 Pro, outdoor texture Huawei P50 Pro, crop: good detail
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, outdoor texture Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, crop: good detail This graph shows the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s texture performance in the lab across varying light levels. Texture: detail is slightly higher on the 13 Pro than on the 12 Pro Max in bright light. However, it is still below the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. NoiseHonor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (102) In these tests we analyze noise on faces and objects, including objects in motion, in a range of light conditions, using several lab test setups and perceptual analysis of real-life images. Luminance noise is visible in most conditions, especially in low light, and stronger than on some competitors. However, we’re mostly dealing with very fine grained luminance noise here which is much less intrusive than bigger noise “blobs” and can even result in an impression of better detail. This graph shows the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s noise performance in the lab across light levels. Noise comparison (smaller value is better): slight noise is visible in all conditions and quite similar to the 12 Pro Max. The competitors manage lower noise levels except in extreme low light where all devices are very close. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s noise performance in indoor conditions.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, indoor noise Apple iPhone 13 Pro, crop: noise, especially in the shadows
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, indoor noise Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, crop: noise, especially in the shadows
Huawei P50 Pro, indoor noise Huawei P50 Pro, crop: very low noise BokehHuawei P50 Pro Best: Huawei P50 Pro (80) For these tests we switch to the camera’s bokeh or portrait mode and analyze depth estimation, bokeh shape, blur gradient, and repeatability, as well as all other general image quality attributes mentioned above. The score is derived from perceptual analysis of real-life images. The iPhone 13 Pro camera produces a nice bokeh effect but slight depth estimation artifacts can be noticeable. Given the blur effect is quite strong, even small errors are quite visible. Color rendering is more pleasant than on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s bokeh simulation in daylight.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, bokeh mode Apple iPhone 13 Pro, crop: nice blur but slight depth estimation artifacts around the head
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, bokeh mode Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, crop: slightly less intense blur, less vivid colors
Huawei P50 Pro, bokeh mode Huawei P50 Pro, crop: good depth estimation, nice blur NightHuawei Mate 40 Pro+ Best: Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ (82) In these tests we shoot a selection of images in pitch-black darkness as well as with city lights in the background providing some illumination. We shoot sample images with the camera at default settings in both flash-auto and flash-off modes. We analyze all image quality attributes but we pay particular attention to exposure, autofocus, and color. We do not test night modes that have to be activated manually. In night images the iPhone 13 Pro captures good detail in faces when the flash triggers. However, dynamic range is limited which leads to highlight clipping and underexposed backgrounds. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s night performance in flash-off mode. Apple iPhone 13 Pro, flash-off: limited dynamic range Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, flash-off: wider dynamic range ArtifactsGoogle Pixel 6 Best: Google Pixel 6 (77) In these tests we check images for optical artifacts such as vignetting, flare, lens softness in the corners, distortion, and chromatic aberrations, as well as for processing artifacts such as ghosting and fusion errors, hue shift, and ringing. Image flare is frequently visible in all conditions. The same is true for ringing, aliasing, ghosting and color quantization. However, compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max the latter has been reduced. This image shows an example of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s most common artifact (flare).
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, artifacts Apple iPhone 13 Pro, crop: flare PreviewIn these tests we analyze the image quality of the preview image and the differences between preview images and captured images, particularly in terms of exposure, dynamic range, and bokeh effect. We also check the smoothness of the field-of-view changes in the preview image when zooming with both buttons or when using the pinch-zoom gesture. As with previous iPhones, the preview rendering is mostly very close to the final captured image. In this example the iPhone 13 Pro preserves highlight detail noticeably better than the Huawei P50 Pro. Apple iPhone 13 Pro, preview Apple iPhone 13 Pro, capture: capture and preview are very similar Huawei P50 Pro, capture: highlight clipping on preview but not on capture ZoomThe Apple iPhone 13 Pro achieves a Zoom score of 76. The Zoom score includes the tele and wide sub-scores. In this section, we take a closer look at how these sub-scores were achieved and compare zoom image quality against the competitors. WideHonor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (58) In these tests we analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 to 20 mm. We look at all image quality attributes, but we pay particular attention to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. On the iPhone 13 Pro night mode is now available on the ultra-wide camera. The camera also automatically switches to the ultra-wide when a macro scene is detected (2-20cm shooting distance) which cannot be disabled. Neither of these two features is currently covered by our test protocol, though. This sample shows the performance of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s ultra-wide camera in outdoor conditions. Apple iPhone 13 Pro, ultra-wide: limited dynamic range Huawei P50 Pro, ultra-wide: good exposure Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, ultra-wide: accurate exposure but slight distortion TeleHonor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (140) In these tests we analyze all image quality attributes at focal lengths from approximately 40 to 300 mm, paying particular attention to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images. Compared its predecessor the iPhone 13 Pro’s tele zoom has been improved at medium range settings but with its relatively short optical tele still shows limitations at long range. Like for the ultra-wide it’s worth mentioning that night mode is now available on the tele lens but this is not currently tested under our protocol. These samples show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s performance at a long-range tele setting.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, long-range tele Apple iPhone 13 Pro, crop: loss of fine detail
Huawei P50 Pro, long-range tele Huawei P50 Pro, crop: good detail on faces
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, long-range tele Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, crop: good detail on faces Texture score comparison at long range tele: the iPhone 13 Pro achieves better results than the 12 Pro Max in bright light. However, the competition is still doing better at long range. In our Video tests we analyze the same image quality attributes as for still images, such as exposure, color, texture or noise, but we also include such temporal aspects as speed, and smoothness and stability of exposure, white balance and autofocus transitions. NOTE: The sample video clips in this section are best viewed at 4K resolution. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro achieves a Video score of 119. A device’s overall Video score is derived from its performance and results across a range of attributes in the same way as the Photo score. In this section we take a closer look at these sub-scores and compare video image quality against competitors. Exposure and ContrastThe iPhone 13 Pro’s video exposure is accurate all around, with smooth transitions in changing light conditions. These sample clips show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s video autofocus performance in indoor conditions.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, stable exposure, wide dynamic range
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, slight instabilities, limited dynamic range
Huawei P50 Pro, low face exposure, limited dynamic range ColorHonor Magic4 Ultimate Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (107) White balance is accurate in bright light and under indoor conditions, with smooth adaptations when the scene changes. In low light pink casts and slight instabilities can be noticeable. These sample clips show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s video color in an outdoor scene.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, nice color rendering
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, nice color rendering
Huawei P50 Pro, low face exposure, nice color rendering AutofocusThe iPhone 13 Pro’s video autofocus has good tracking capabilities refocuses smoothly when the scene is changing. This can also be seen in Apple’s new Cinematic Mode” which automatically switches focus between foreground and background subjects, based on scene content. This new mode is not covered by our current test protocol, though. These sample clips show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s video autofocus performance in daylight.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, good tracking
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, good tracking
Huawei P50 Pro, good tracking, slight focus delay on background after model is out of shot TextureOppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) Best: Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) (99) The iPhone 13 Pro manages the texture/noise trade-off well in video but texture rendering artifacts can be visible, especially on faces when recording in bright light or indoors. These sample clips show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s texture performance in low light.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, loss of fine detail
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, loss of fine detail
Huawei P50 Pro, good detail This graph shows the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s detail preservation in video under different light conditions. Video texture comparison: texture acutance has improved compared to the 12 Pro Max but the level of detail in low light is still low compared to some competitors. NoiseThese sample clips show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s noise performance in low light.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, very slight noise
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, noise
Huawei P50 Pro, slight noise This graph shows the Apple iPhone 13 Pro noise performance in the lab. Video noise comparison: noise level is quite low in all tested lab conditions ArtifactsXiaomi 12S Ultra Best: Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85) For video artifacts, we check for the same kinds of artifacts mentioned in the Photo section, along with such video-specific artifacts as frame rate variation in different light conditions, judder effect, and moving artifacts (artifacts such as aliasing, color quantization, and flare can often be more intrusive when moving than in a still image). This video shows a flare effect in low light.
StabilizationVivo X70 Pro+ Best: Vivo X70 Pro+ (103) In these tests we analyze residual motion when handholding the camera during recording, as well as when walking and running with the camera. We also look for stabilization artifacts such as jello effect, sharpness differences between frames, and frame shift (abrupt changes of framing). Sharpness difference between frames is sometimes visible and strong residual motion is visible in running motion. These sample clips show the Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s stabilization performance in daylight.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, strong residual motion when running
Huawei P50 Pro, slight residual motion when running VideosWhich is the main camera in iPhone 13 Pro?The iPhone 13 Pro has three 12MP cameras on the back. The main camera has Apple's previous generation optical image stabilization and an f/1.5 aperture, while the telephoto also has a 3x optical zoom.
What are the three cameras on iPhone 13 Pro?The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max include a three-lens camera system with a 77mm six-element f/2.8 Telephoto lens, a 26mm seven-element f/1.5 Wide lens, and a 13mm six-element f/1.8 Ultra Wide lens.
Is the camera on the 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max the same?The bottom line is that these are the same set of cameras. This is different from last year, where the iPhone 12 Pro Max had a 2.5x telephoto zoom and a sensor-shift main camera, whereas the iPhone 12 Pro had a 2x zoom and no sensor shift. Under the hood, the Pro and Pro Max are the same.
Does the iPhone 13 have the same camera as the 13 pro?The main difference between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro is their rear camera setups. The iPhone 13 has a dual 12MP camera system with Ultra Wide and Wide lenses, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro has a triple camera setup that adds a Telephoto lens into the mix.
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