The iPhone is a device that is always in constant evolution, however, this does not mean that all users change their device on a regular basis. Therefore, if you have an iPhone X and you are considering the change to the iPhone 13, in this post we are going to tell you all the differences that you are going to find between both devices, so that you can correctly decide if it is really worth giving the jump or not.
Main technical differences
Before going fully into talking about the main differences between the iPhone X and the iPhone 13, as is tradition in ITIGIC, we want to put on the table the purely technical data of both devices, so that you can put everything in perspective a bit. that we are going to tell you next.
| Characteristics | iPhone X | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | -Silver -Space gray |
– Star white – Midnight – Blue – Pink – Red (Product RED) |
| Dimensions | -Height: 14.46 centimeters -Width: 7.09 centimeters -Thickness: 0.77 centimeters |
-Height: 14.67 centimeters -Width: 7.15 centimeters -Thickness: 0.76 centimeters |
| Weight | 174 grams | 173 grams |
| Screen | 5.8-inch Super Retina HD (OLED) | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) |
| Resolution | 2,436 by 1,125 at 458 pixels per inch | 2,532 x 1,170 at 460 pixels per inch |
| Brightness | 625 nits (typical) | 800 nits (typical) and up to 1,200 nits (HDR) |
| Processor | A11 Bionic with 2-core Neural Engine | A15 Bionic with 16-core Neural Engine |
| Internal memory | -64 GB -256 GB |
-128 GB -256 GB -512 GB |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speaker | Dual stereo speaker |
| Battery | 2,716 mAh | 3,227 mAh |
| Frontal camera | 7 Mpx True Depth camera with f / 2.2 aperture | 12MP True Depth camera with f / 2.2 aperture |
| Rear camera | -Wide angle: 12 Mpx with aperture of f / 1.8 -Telephoto lens: 12 Mpx with aperture of f / 2.4 |
-Wide angle: 12 Mpx with aperture of f / 1.6 -Ultra wide angle: 12 Mpx with aperture of f / 2.4 |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Magsafe Charge | No | Yes |
| Face ID | Yes | Yes |
| Touch ID | No | No |
| Price | Discontinued at Apple | From 909 euros at Apple |
As you have seen, the differences in technical aspects are notable, both at the camera level, as a screen, battery or even, the design of the device itself are aspects that you will notice on a day-to-day basis, however, below we reveal what they are , from our point of view, the most noteworthy points between both devices.
- The design changes completely, going from rounded frames on the iPhone X to square frames on the iPhone 13, something that you will certainly notice every time you hold the model 13 in your hand.
- The cameras have evolved, in fact despite having the same number of lenses, they are not the same, and the presence of the ultra wide angle makes a significant difference, not to mention the amount of functions that you have available on the iPhone 13 .
- Autonomy has always been a point that has worried iPhone users, however, the Cupertino company is doing things really well in this regard and the battery jump between one model and another is noticeable.
Major differences
Once you already know the more technical data of both devices and, more or less, the main differences, we are going to fully talk about that, about the aspects in which, if you make the change from iPhone X to iPhone 13, the more you will notice and surely, the more you will enjoy using your new device on a day-to-day basis.
Same double camera?
Surely the point in which Apple has placed the most emphasis in recent years to offer the best of the best each year is the cameras. We start with the dual camera module, since in this case, both have two lenses on the back . However, as we mentioned before, even though they have the same number of lenses, they are not the same . For its part, the iPhone X has a wide angle with aperture f / 1.8 and a telephoto lens with aperture f / 2.4 . For its part, the iPhone 13 maintains the wide-angle lens, improving the aperture to reach f / 1.6 and changes the telephoto lens for an ultra-wide-angle lens with an f / 2.4 aperture.
On the front you will also find significant differences between the two devices. On the one hand, the iPhone X has a TrueDepth camera with an aperture f / 2.2 and 7 Mpx , while the iPhone 13 also offers a TrueDepth camera with the same aperture , but raising the number of megapixels to 12 , an improvement that without It certainly shows when taking pictures with this lens.
The improvement in terms of cameras, or rather, in terms of photography and video lies not only in the lenses of the devices, but in the chip that each one of them mount and also in the different functions that the Cupertino company has gone providing users throughout these 4 years of evolution that separate the iPhone X from the iPhone 13. If we talk about the chip, which really is one of the true architects that the iPhone photos are so good, the iPhone X has the A11 Bionic chip while the iPhone 13 enjoys the A15 Bionic , an evolution that undoubtedly really makes a difference.
At the level of new functions, the iPhone 13 has also been the protagonist, since it premieres on the one hand the video recording in cinematic mode , that is, the smart application that Apple has made of the portrait mode in the video, and on the other hand the possibility of taking macro photos with the ultra wide angle lens. To these new features of the iPhone 13 we must add everything that Apple has introduced in previous versions such as night mode in all lenses, improvements in portrait mode or the possibility of taking photographs in Apple Pro Raw format . In short, that the evolution that the iPhone has undergone at the photographic and video level is quite considerable.
The screen has changed for the better
One of the fundamental aspects of a device, since it is also the element with which users are continuously in contact, is the screen, and in this aspect the evolution has also been remarkable. The first thing to note is the change in size , since the iPhone 13 is larger than the iPhone X because it enjoys a 6.1- inch screen for the 5.8 that the iPhone X has.
In addition, the screen of the iPhone X is a Super Retina HD while that of the iPhone 13 is a Super Retina XDR, both with OLED technology , obviously. Another point that should be noted about the screen is the maximum brightness, reaching only 625 nits in the X model, while in the 13 it reaches 800 nits, or even 1200 nits with HDR content. Both feature True Tone technology and a wide color gamut. Finally, it should be mentioned that the resolution has also improved, although in this case slightly.
A real face lift
Surely the most obvious change between one device and another, beyond size, is the design . The iPhone X was without a doubt the model that introduced the most changes since the first iPhone, since not only was it a novelty at the design level, but this implied a new way of using the device through different gestures. Well, that design was renewed with the iPhone 12 generation, which has evidently inherited the iPhone 13.
From X to 13, the edges are no longer rounded to give way to square edges , adopting an appearance very similar to that of models such as the iPhone 4 or iPhone 5 and falling in love with the vast majority of users. This change undoubtedly makes the feeling you have when holding the phone in your hand is totally different , and gives a more premium touch if possible to a device that is already in the elite in terms of smartphones.
In addition, another change, although in this case very slight, is the reduction of the notch , a notch that was released with the iPhone X and that in generation 13 has been modified, reducing its size by 20%. This reduction is nothing more than an aesthetic aspect, since functionally it does not add anything more to the smartphone than what users already had with previous models.
More changes you have to know
We have already told you about what are, from our point of view, the most abrupt changes that you can notice when going from an iPhone X to an iPhone 13. However, there are 4 years of evolution between one device and another, and therefore Fortunately, the Cupertino company has had time to improve other aspects of the iPhone, perhaps not as intensely as those mentioned above, but they are notable enough to mention.
Autonomy is no longer a problem
One of the concerns we could say that almost eternal in the users of a smartphone, and also, obviously, of an iPhone, is the battery. Historically, the iPhone has never been a device that has been left over in terms of autonomy, however, this is a point that although it has not undergone a radical change, if Apple has been able to improve it significantly within the possibilities that you gives a size like 6.1 inches.
If we look at the data that the Cupertino company itself provides through its website, we see how video playback on the iPhone X can go up to 1:00 p.m. , while on the iPhone 13 it increases to 7:00 p.m. The same occurs with video playback , which in the X model reaches up to 60 hours while in the 13 it increases to 75 hours , undoubtedly a considerable improvement.
But hey, these are data, the reality is that perhaps this increase in autonomy is even more notable when using the device on a day-to-day basis, giving you that extra peace of mind that you have to use your device a lot on a daily basis. day so that it does not hold you a full day without the need to go through the load in the middle of the day. Although obviously, if you want the best of the best in terms of battery, the model that has no competition is the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Finally, and something that we cannot ignore when we talk about the battery, is the way that users of both devices have to charge just that, the battery. In the case of the iPhone X, it has a Lightning port and the possibility of using wireless charging , characteristics that the iPhone 13 also enjoys, but which adds one more alternative, and is the possibility of charging the device with MagSafe technology and its compatible accessories. In addition, it should be mentioned that both have fast charging , capable of charging up to 50% of the battery in just 30 minutes using a 20W or higher power adapter.
Power in abundance
When talking about the power of the device, it is true that the difference between what the A15 Bionic chip of the iPhone 13 is capable of carrying out is greater than what the A11 Bionic chip of the iPhone X is capable of doing. However, we have not included this point among the most notable differences between the two devices, since really in most situations or actions that you are going to perform with your device, you will hardly notice this.
The reality is that Apple has always been able to perfectly optimize the performance and experience that users have with their devices, regardless of the chip that they mount. If it is true, that if you are a very demanding user who perform heavy actions with the iPhone, the power jump you will undoubtedly notice, but if, on the contrary, you make a more or less normal use of it, you will notice it, but to a lesser extent.
The presence of 5G
Finally, and before going with our personal assessment, we have to talk about 5G connectivity , something that without a doubt, perhaps right now is not a primary point to take into account since the 5G network that we currently have is not up to the mark. all developed, but if you are thinking of buying a device for many years, we believe it is vital.
The iPhone X , unfortunately for users, is not compatible with 5G networks , a compatibility that the iPhone 13 does have and that, as we have mentioned, perhaps today it is not possible to take advantage of its full potential, but from here to In a few years, having a 5G network will be practically indispensable, not to mention all the advantages that this will entail.
Conclusion, does it make up for the jump from one to the other?
Obviously, after having made this comparison and having transferred all the information that we consider relevant between both devices, it is time for you to decide and assess whether it is really worth making the change from iPhone X to iPhone 13. We We are going to give you our opinion below.
You have to bear in mind that what we are going to tell you is completely subjective, and that it may or may not coincide with the conclusion that you draw after seeing the differences between both devices. From our point of view the jump is more than great, without a doubt any user who changes an iPhone X for an iPhone 13 will notice improvements in all aspects, from the cameras, battery, screen to the feeling that it will have each time it uses your phone. Therefore, if the writing team asks us if it is worth taking the leap from an iPhone X to an iPhone 13, our answer is resounding: it is worth it , of course.