iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2021
iPhone 13 Pro
The Pro finally got the buttery 120 Hz ProMotion display, plus macro photos, a brighter screen and a new 1 TB storage tier.
First iPhone with 120 Hz ProMotion, macro photography and a 1 TB option.
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iPhone 13 Pro: key facts
When was the iPhone 13 Pro released?
The iPhone 13 Pro arrived on September 24, 2021. Apple discontinued it in September 2022.
How much did the iPhone 13 Pro cost?
The iPhone 13 Pro launched at $999 in 2021, about $1,159 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A15 Bionic at 3.23 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170, ProMotion display.
Why does the iPhone 13 Pro matter?
First iPhone with 120 Hz ProMotion, macro photography and a 1 TB option.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A15 Bionic · 3.23 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 204 g |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.65 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 15 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 |
| Discontinued | September 2022 |
| Launch price | $999 |
How the iPhone 13 Pro compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.7× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.23 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.0× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $999 in 2021, about $1,159 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11