I see apple has lowered its standards of what is xdr. Same peak brightness as iPhone 12. But since it’s their made up word I suppose they can do what they want there.
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Apple Unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max With ProMotion Displays and Up to 1TB Storage
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Well that sealed the deal for me. I’m keeping my 12 Pro Max. Pro Motion doesn’t make me want to splurge again this year. This was definitely a S model upgrade year.
Said by someone on a rumors site. Lol
Still no USB-C connector... If you have a iPhone and an iPad, it is just stupid not to be able to use the same cord.
The iPad uses the exact same technology. It varies it's refresh rate also...
What is Apple ProMotion? Apple’s screen technology explained
What is the Apple ProMotion technology and why is it beneficial? Read on to learn more and see which devices are equipped with the technology.
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Not an issue for me, I ALWAYS have it in a shell case.
Dissapointed no always on display. But nonetheless, the Sierra Blue will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine.
Every year they do incremental upgrades and ppl complain that it's boring and not enough. Everyone wanted 120hz display last year but didn't get it, and they get it this year, and ppl call it boring and complain about not getting the other rumored features.
All I want on my phone is touch ID back. In a world of wearing masks, this should have been a no brainer feature. It's on all the iPads power button...is it not hard to get that onto the iPhone??
All I want on my phone is touch ID back. In a world of wearing masks, this should have been a no brainer feature. It's on all the iPads power button...is it not hard to get that onto the iPhone??
There seems to be a large improvement in the battery life in the 13 Pro/Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max. The weight gain for the 13 Pro is over 1 oz heavier vs the 12 Pro. The 13 Pro Max is smaller at just under .5 oz.
iPhone 12 Pro:
iPhone 13 Pro:
iPhone 12 Pro Max:
iPhone 13 Pro Max:
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That my choice too....but I will take whatever color has the least delay as it goes in a shell case anyway
So innovative. If only they brought out a flip or a fold phone like Samsung did then I reckon a lot of people would be sold on that but I just can’t see the reason to upgrade from my 12 pro max this year. Really disappointed.
Imagine all those Apple Watch 'Leakers' exclaiming how, "The Series 7 will be Squared off, Guaranteed!!" now sitting there with egg on their face. 
120hz display - most won't care about that though.
Obviously a big boost to photo/video performance and features.
That's about it.
Yes but it is boring? They’re literally not coming up with anything innovative other than a new colour each year and the same design as the previous one.
I have to say the upgrades a regular iPhone got this year were pretty impressive. iPhone 13 feels almost like the iPhone 12 Pro under a new name with some of its better features missing. So not bad!
But now there is a very small gap between regular iPhone and Pro versions. iPhone 13 Pro features don't really scream that pro to me this year (well they didn't really scream that last year either). Sure Promotion is a nice touch and the cameras received a major update but other than that there is nothing that impressive on the Pro version.
BUT as a photographer/filmmaker I have to say that the camera updates alone were excellent this year and make iPhone 13 Pro very appealing to people like me! I have always hated how poorly extra wide-angle lens and zoom lenses performed in darker situations and Apple finally fixed that. So to me, iPhone Pro is definitely worthy of an upgrade just because of the better cameras. Increased battery life is a nice bonus but coming from iPhone Pro 11 that had a longer battery life than iPhone 12 Pro, Apple just basically went back to similar battery life that my current iPhone has. So nothing new there.
But now there is a very small gap between regular iPhone and Pro versions. iPhone 13 Pro features don't really scream that pro to me this year (well they didn't really scream that last year either). Sure Promotion is a nice touch and the cameras received a major update but other than that there is nothing that impressive on the Pro version.
BUT as a photographer/filmmaker I have to say that the camera updates alone were excellent this year and make iPhone 13 Pro very appealing to people like me! I have always hated how poorly extra wide-angle lens and zoom lenses performed in darker situations and Apple finally fixed that. So to me, iPhone Pro is definitely worthy of an upgrade just because of the better cameras. Increased battery life is a nice bonus but coming from iPhone Pro 11 that had a longer battery life than iPhone 12 Pro, Apple just basically went back to similar battery life that my current iPhone has. So nothing new there.
The biggest improvements are in video playback. Does the small print mention new tests used 10 Hz battery saver mode on the new screen?
very disappointing everthing, specially the colours. I would have loved a pink phone but not that pale pink.
I wanted a Pro but the colours don't find them appealing either and I see the Pro is heavier than before
I wanted a Pro but the colours don't find them appealing either and I see the Pro is heavier than before