Apple's iPhone 13 is coming this fall — here's what we know so far!
The iPhone 13 remains several months away from becoming a reality, but there's still a steady drumbeat of rumors about what Apple has planned for this year's models. And all these details trickling out have created a surprisingly complete picture of the iPhone 13, even at this early stage.
From everything we've heard so far, the iPhone 13 is set to offer a 120Hz LTPO display on both Pro models, improved battery life thanks to a more efficient 5G modem, and substantial upgrades to the all-important cameras. That includes the possibility a LiDAR sensor on cheaper iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, as well as a new portrait video mode.
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As for the iPhone 13's design, Apple's not planning anything as radical as the new look rumored for the Google Pixel 6, though we have heard that the iPhone's notch will finally shrink on every new model. (And yes, we're expecting four models, just like with the iPhone 12.) Some other rumors have suggested that at least one version of the iPhone 13 may come with a truly portless design (though that prediction is looking shaky). We could finally see an always-on display gracing the iPhone, too.
Based on all the rumors and leaks out there already, here's everything we know about the iPhone 13.
Latest iPhone 13 news (updated June 1)
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- Apple's A15 Bionic chip is tipped to be in production hinting that the iPhone 13 may be back on track for a September showcase.
iPhone 13 release date
If the iPhone 13 release date follows Apple's pattern for previous launches, we could see this device hit shelves on the fourth Friday of September 2021. That would be September 24.
Despite the coronavirus-related delays that faced the iPhone 12, pushing its launch to October 13, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the iPhone 13 should return to a normal release schedule in 2021. That's significant, given that chip shortages are delaying other consumer tech product releases this year.
It's certainly good news that the A15 Bionic chipthat's rumored to power the iPhone 13 is reportedly ahead of schedule. An a more recent leak has claimed the A15 Bionic has started production, which would further suggest the iPhone 13 could be revealed around September time.
If we had to predict when the iPhone 13 will be released at this point, we'd guess Apple will hold an event on Sept. 14, with the phones hitting stores 10 days later. That's just a guess, though, and subject to change based on subsequent rumors.
We'll get our first hint of the iPhone 13 features in June when Apple shows off iOS 15 at next week's Worldwide Developer Conference. WWDC 2021 kicks off June 7, and the keynote featuring iOS 15news will take place at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
iPhone 13 price
Various rumors point toward the iPhone 13 coming in the same four sizes as the iPhone 12: a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini, a 6.1-inch iPhone 13, a 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro and a 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Because the iPhone 12 mini hasn't sold well, rumors suggested that Apple might drop the iPhone 13 mini. However, subsequent reports have suggested that there will be an iPhone 13 mini, so let's assume we're going to see four models in the fall — at least for now. (Apple is reportedly developing a foldable iPhone, but the latest rumor suggests an iPhone Flip is two years out.)
As for how much the iPhone 13 will cost, we'd expect the prices to track with the iPhone 12 range — $699, $799, $999 and $1,099, respectively. Apple tends to keep its pricing for each new generation of iPhone relatively close to the one that preceded it.
iPhone 13 name
Early rumors about this fall's iPhone have used iPhone 13 as the name for the upcoming model, since Apple went from from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 12 last year. But a handful of recent rumors have referred to the unreleased iPhone by a different name — the iPhone 12s.
Slapping an "s" at the end of a model number would actually be a return to form for Apple, which used to alternate between releasing a new model number and then an "s" version of that same phone the following year. The last phone to fit into that pattern was the iPhone 6s, released in 2015. (Technically, 2018's iPhone XS could be part of that naming scheme, though at the same time, Apple also introduced the iPhone XR.)
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