Apple returned to tradition this year, replying to launch a new iPhone series in September. This year, like last year, there are also 4 new iPhones, namely iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The author has obtained 4 new iPhone real bodies, how does it feel to use them? Let me test it in detail for everyone.
The body design is similar to the previous generation
The four new iPhones launched this time are basically the same as last year in terms of body design: iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 use polished glass back with aluminum metal frame design; iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max use matte fog Face machine back, with stainless steel metal frame design. The volume buttons and lock mechanism have been moved down a bit compared to the previous generation, making it easier for users with thin hands to press these buttons. In addition, the original depth sensor lens position of the new machine, commonly known as “M-number”, is also narrower than the previous generation, which makes the screen display larger. However, this “M-number” still exists. One generation can disappear. As for the lens, whether it’s iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max, the lens module is thicker than the previous generation. This situation will be more obvious in the Pro series. Users who are accustomed to “bare phones” will use iPhone It may be more “scrape” when putting it in the trouser pocket, so it is recommended that you use a protective cover, which will be more comfortable.
▲The current generation of iPhone 13 series adopts the environmental protection design of the previous generation, so there is still no charging adapter, so the packaging box is still very thin.
▲I saw the real iPhone as soon as I opened it.
▲On the lower level, you will see the manual and the USB-C to Lightning cable.
▲Unpacking is complete!
▲Four new iPhone 13, namely (from left to right) iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The design is basically very similar, but the materials, body and screen are different.
▲The back design of 4 new iPhones.
▲The iPhone 13 (left) and iPhone 13 mini (right), like the previous iPhone 12 and 12 mini, are also designed with a polished glass back.
▲The frame is still made of aluminum metal material, which is a matte non-reflective design.
▲Comparing the iPhone 13 (right) with the previous generation iPhone 12 (left), you can see that the design is similar, but the dual lens is changed from the previous generation inline design to the current generation oblique style.
▲As for the iPhone 13 Pro Max (left) and iPhone 13 Pro (right), the same design as the previous generation iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro is also a matte matte back design.
▲The frame is still made of mirrored stainless steel.
▲Compared with the previous generation iPhone 12 Pro (left), you can see that each lens of the iPhone 13 Pro (right) has been significantly enlarged.
▲In addition, the lenses of the 4 new iPhones of this generation are not only bigger, but also more “outstanding”. Users who like bare metal will shave their feet more when they put their pants in their pockets.
▲In addition, the volume buttons and mute control of the 4 new iPhones (right) have been moved down a bit compared to the previous generation (left), making it easier for users with thin hands to press.
▲Because of the above two reasons, the old iPhone case is not used on the new phone.
▲Another difference is that the “M” of the 4 new iPhones (right) is also narrower than the previous generation iPhone (left), which increases the screen viewing range.
▲As for one-handed control, the most detailed iPhone 13 mini is of course the best. Even women can easily hold and control the device with one hand.
▲As for the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro, the screen size is similar to the size of the body, and the size is moderate, and one-handed operation is still comfortable.
▲As for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which has the largest screen, the screen is large enough to make the visual effects even better regardless of playing the machine or watching the show, but one-handed control will be a bit hard.
New colors have their own characteristics
As for colors, the current iPhone adopts many new colors. Like the previous generation, the iPhone 13 series adopts a brighter color-oriented design, while the Pro series adopts a matte style. As for the new colors this time, the iPhone 13 series has a new pink, pink, pink and gold design. Ladies should like it. As for the sky peak blue of the iPhone 13 Pro series, the color is relatively dull, but from a different perspective , The design looks like blue and silver, but it feels quite stylish. However, whether the color is beautiful or not is always more personal. Which color is more suitable for you? It is better to go to the store and see for yourself.
The screen quality is good. Pro screen supports 120Hz and is smoother
As for the display, the screens of the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max still maintain the size of the previous generation, which are 5.4 inches, 6.1 inches, 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, respectively. The resolution is the same as the previous generation, and the materials are also the same. The same is the Super Retina XDR display. In terms of screen quality, the 4 new iPhones still have very good quality, but it is worth mentioning that the new Pro series iPhone screen supports up to 120Hz screen update rate, and supports ProMotion update frequency automatic adaptation technology, the system will press If necessary, it can be automatically adjusted between 10Hz and 120Hz, so that when playing games that support high screen update rate, or quickly turning pages, there will be a very smooth visual effect; and when there is no need to use high screen update rate Under the circumstances, it will not be maintained at a high update rate for a long time, which will lead to a rapid loss of power. I have tried the screen of ProMotion technology on the iPhone 13 Pro series. The overall experience is very good, and the power consumption is also ideal. In terms of visual experience, iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max does have a kind of “going to the next level.” a feeling of.
▲The new iPhone’s screen has a ceramic crystal facet, and the screen’s hardness and clarity is better than that of the previous generation.
▲4 new iPhones (left to right): iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The display effect is very good, but you can see that the color temperature of the 4 iPhone 13 is a little different: 13 mini is the most Warm color, even a little yellowish; iPhone 13 is normal color temperature; and the color temperature of the two Pro machines is colder, but if it is said that the browsing effect is the most comfortable, I would prefer the iPhone 13 Pro.
▲As for iPhone 13 mini (first picture), iPhone 13 (second picture), iPhone 13 Pro (third picture) and iPhone 13 Pro Max (fourth picture), the effect of viewing videos is very good, of course the larger the screen , The visual effect is naturally more refreshing.
▲As for the screens of the 4 new iPhone 13s, OLED materials are used, so the viewing angles are very high.
▲It is also worth mentioning that the iPhone 13 Pro (right) finally supports a 120Hz screen update rate, and supports ProMotion update frequency automatic adaptation technology. Compared with the previous generation iPhone 12 Pro (left), the new machine The fine characters can still be seen vaguely, but the fine characters will be blurred when the previous iPhone turns the page quickly.
A15 processor performs well
Finally, in terms of performance, the four new iPhone 13s this time all use the latest A15 bionic processor, which is the latest flagship processor. Therefore, whether it is a small or large phone, the iPhone 13 series or the 13 Pro series, it is the same to use. It’s very smooth, and it performs very well even when used to play. However, due to the slim screen of the 13 mini, although it starts up smoothly, the sensitivity is higher. Even if the finger is swiped for the same distance, the experience on the iPhone 13 Pro Max will be much better. Therefore, the four new iPhone 13 models of this generation have little difference in performance, but for users who like to watch movies or play games, the larger the screen, the better the experience. You can pay attention to this.
▲As for performance, all iPhone 13 series of this generation use the new A15 bionic processor. When I first compared the iPhone 12 (right) and iPhone 13 (left) to the game, I saw that the two are different. Large, the load time is very similar.
▲Comparing the iPhone 12 Pro (right) with the iPhone 13 Pro (left), it turns out that the loading time of the iPhone 13 Pro is obviously a little faster.
▲As for how the two iPhone 13 series compare? You can see that although the classes are different, the loading time of the iPhone 13 (right) and the iPhone 13 Pro (left) are actually similar. It can be seen that the performance of the 4 new iPhone 13 is not much different.
▲Afterwards, iMovie will be used to test the performance of the video rendering. The 4 mobile phones above are iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro from left to right and top to bottom. You can see that in time, there are 2 The old phone is faster, but in fact, the 2 new iPhone 13 is not very slow, so the performance of the 4 old and new iPhones can be said to be about the same, there is not much difference.
▲As for printing, the iPhone 13 series and iPhone 13 Pro series, although the latter has one more image processing core, the printing is very smooth, and there is not much difference.
▲As for the usage time, the author charged 4 iPhone 13s (from left to right): iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max to 100%, and watched the video for 20 minutes at the same time to see how much power is left . The final result shows that the 4 iPhones consumed 19%, 28%, 13% and 5% respectively, which shows that the Pro series is indeed very good in terms of usage time.
Summary: minor repairs and supplements to strengthen the experience
All in all, the four new iPhone 13 series new machines this time are actually not much different from the previous generation iPhone 12 series. Although the “M” size is narrower and the performance is improved, the overall user experience has not been improved. As for going to the point where it is worth upgrading. But for the iPhone 11 series or previous users, the current generation of the iPhone 13 series performs very well in all aspects. With the upright brick design, there is definitely a certain upgrade appeal.
Of course, recent generations of new iPhones have paid great attention to the upgraded performance of the camera, and this generation is no exception. In the next review, I will focus on testing the image and filming performance of the new iPhone camera, as well as the effects produced by the newly added “Film Effects Mode”. Readers who want to know should not miss it.
