iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 15 Pro, 17 grams0.60 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 15 Pro on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter and narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro (paid link), which helps with day‑to‑day use even if the screen size is the same. Both support the latest iOS and are sold only as renewed models, but the newer phone brings USB‑C and a brighter display. You save money on the 13 Pro, yet the 15 Pro offers tangible quality‑of‑life gains. If you'd rather buy new instead of renewed, the iPhone 17 (paid link) is the current model worth considering.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15 Pro
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 15 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 15 Pro: 146.6 by 70.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 187 grams. iPhone 13 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams.
15 Pro, 13 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres, 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro 5.77 inches, 13 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres, 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro 2.78 inches, 13 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro 0.32 inches, 13 Pro 0.30 inches.Weight: 15 Pro 187 grams, 13 Pro 204 grams.Weight: 15 Pro 6.60 ounces, 13 Pro 7.20 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 Pro | 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.6 millimetres5.77 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more5.78 inches, the same |
| Width | 70.6 millimetres2.78 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.60 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 187 grams6.60 ounces | 204 grams, 17 grams more7.20 ounces, 0.60 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.4 cubic centimetres5.21 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 5.1 cubic centimetres less4.90 cubic inches, 0.31 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 86 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 23 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 999 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro is 0.1 mm taller, 0.9 mm (0.04 in) wider, 0.60 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 17 g (0.60 oz) heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 15 Pro measures 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm (5.77 × 2.78 × 0.32 in) and weighs 187 g (6.60 oz). The iPhone 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much wider is the iPhone 13 Pro than the iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro is 0.9 mm wider than the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone 13 Pro is also 0.6 mm thinner.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro?
The iPhone 15 Pro is 17 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro. This weight difference is noticeable in hand.
Do the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro have the same screen size?
Yes, both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro have a 6.1 inch display.
Is the iPhone 15 Pro easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 13 Pro?
The iPhone 15 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 15 Pro is also better for small hands.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference alone worth upgrading from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone 15 Pro?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone 15 Pro offers a smaller feel with bigger features.