The announcement of the iPhone 13 is getting closer and closer. That is why it is high time to put everything in order. These are the most important iPhone 13 expectations, in a handy overview!
iPhone 13 expectations: which models are coming?
Just like in 2020, four new iPhones are expected to be released this year. These are the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 mini. A new iPhone SE is not expected this year, but may come later. In this article we look ahead to the regular iPhone 13. Are you reading along?
What will the price be?
The question that is usually immediately asked: “How much will it cost?” There are several rumors about this, but most sources expect the new iPhone to be about as expensive as its predecessor. That means the prices will look like this:
- iPhone 13 mini (809 euros)
- iPhone 13 (909 euros)
- iPhone 13 Pro (1159 euros)
- iPhone 13 Pro Max (1259 euros)
With the current chip shortages, you have to take this with a grain of salt. This can make the price a little higher. As soon as more is known about this, we will update this article.
What do we know about the screen?
We don’t expect a lot of changes to the screen. Therefore, the display will look a lot like the iPhone 12 predecessors. It does seem that the iPhone 13 will have a narrower notch: this is the notch at the front of the screen. As a result, even more of the front consists of screen and the snack is simply a bit smaller.
The screen sizes will also be the same as the predecessors. That means the dimensions are as follows:
- iPhone 13 mini with 5.4 inch screen
- iPhone 13 with 6.1 inch screen
- iPhone 13 Pro with 6.1 inch screen
- iPhone 13 Pro Max with 6.7 inch screen
In addition, there are rumors that the iPhone 13 will get an always-on screen. Handy, because the time can then always be seen on the screen, even if your iPhone 13 is lying next to you on the table. You do not have to activate your device every time.
The Pro and Pro Max models are expected to have a 120Hz screen. This makes scrolling and swiping smoother. This is of course also a great feature for fanatical iPhone gamers, but you always benefit from the higher refresh rate. Because animations are smoother, the iPhone 13 Pro (Max) feels even faster.
What camera will the iPhone 13 get?
We don’t think Apple is going to tinker much with the ‘camera setup’. That means the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini again have three cameras: two on the back (with a slightly different placement) and one on the front. The Pro and Pro Max are likely to get four more (three on the back and one on the front).
Other than that, there doesn’t seem to be much change in the main camera. The improvement in the Pro models is mainly in the ultra wide-angle lens. It probably lets in more light. This camera will also have autofocus and image stabilization for the first time. That should ensure even better and sharper photos.
A cool possible feature is that the iPhone 13 can shoot videos in portrait mode. This makes it possible to blur the background. This has been possible with photos since the iPhone 7 Plus from 2016, but is not yet possible with videos.
Also read: iPhone 13 camera: zooming in on the most important expectations
Will the iPhone 13 get 5G faster?
The iPhone 12 already supported 5G, but the expectations for the iPhone 13 go even further. Apple is going to offer an improved modem that supports both the faster mmWave band and the Sub-6Hz band. This enables very fast download and upload speeds.
Will it be of immediate use to us in the Netherlands? Probably not. The high frequencies needed for mmWave 5G will not be auctioned until 2022. Only then will 5G become the ultra-fast internet we’ve all been waiting for. Until then, the improvements are unfortunately minimal.
In addition, the iPhone 13 will receive support for satellite communication. According to information from the reliable Bloomberg News it then becomes possible to call in emergency services when you do not have a mobile network.
What will the design be?
It seems that 2021 will be a gap year for the design of the iPhone. In other words: we do not expect very big changes. The iPhone 13 will probably get about the same design as its predecessor. That means that the front consists largely of screen with thin edges all around.
iPhone 13 expectations: colors
We don’t know yet what colors the iPhone 13 will get. But probably some new colors are coming. Apple is increasingly releasing colorful products. The 2020 iPad Air and 2021 iMac also all have interesting colors to choose from.
The Ukrainian webshop KTC has already put the iPhone 13 online. Customers can pre-order the device in advance. Extra striking are the alleged colors of the iPhone 13. KTC sells the device in six versions: blue, purple, red, black, white and pink.
Read more: ‘iPhone 13 comes in three new colors, including pink’
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