Apple iPhone 13 (128GB, Starlight)

Iphone 13 128gb  Review Iphone 13 128gb 2 / 2 The iPhone 13 128GB is a powerful and sleek smartphone that offers a premium user experience. The device features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology, which delivers vibrant and detailed images with fast refresh rates. The A15 Bionic chip provides smooth and speedy performance, and the device is also 5G compatible, allowing for fast internet speeds. The camera system on the iPhone 13 is also impressive, with a triple-lens setup that includes a 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lens. The device also has Night mode, Deep Fusion, and Smart HDR 3, which all work together to produce stunning and professional-looking photos. The device also has a 128GB storage capacity, which is more than enough ... MoreIphone 13 128gb  Review Iphone 13 128gb 2 / 2 The iPhone 13 128GB is a powerful and sleek smartphone that offers a premium user experience. The device features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology, which delivers vibrant and detailed images with fast refresh rates. The A15 Bionic chip provides smooth and speedy performance, and the device is also 5G compatible, allowing for fast internet speeds. The camera system on the iPhone 13 is also impressive, with a triple-lens setup that includes a 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lens. The device also has Night mode, Deep Fusion, and Smart HDR 3, which all work together to produce stunning and professional-looking photos. The device also has a 128GB storage capacity, which is more than enough for storing apps, photos, videos, and more. Additionally, the device has Face ID, which is a secure and convenient way to unlock the device. Overall, the iPhone 13 128GB is a high-performing device that offers a premium user experience with its advanced technology and excellent camera system. The device is perfect for those who want a powerful device with plenty of storage capacity.

I just recently upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 13 in pink and it is absolutely FABULOUS. The updates come automatically, and it’s better than any other iPhone I’ve ever had. It’s got a larger, more squared off shape than the iPhone 11. It’s just everything you could ask for in a phone and more. Plus the case options are legitimately out of this world for the iPhone 13! Personally I have a floral case with a butterfly finger holder so I don’t drop my phone on my face. It’s really awesome and I’d definitely recommend this iPhone to anyone and everyone, it’s especially great for folks who are new to iPhones as it’s super user friendly and it explains everything when you set up your phone. Not to mention the face identification is INCREDIBLE, I literally use ... MoreI just recently upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 13 in pink and it is absolutely FABULOUS. The updates come automatically, and it’s better than any other iPhone I’ve ever had. It’s got a larger, more squared off shape than the iPhone 11. It’s just everything you could ask for in a phone and more. Plus the case options are legitimately out of this world for the iPhone 13! Personally I have a floral case with a butterfly finger holder so I don’t drop my phone on my face. It’s really awesome and I’d definitely recommend this iPhone to anyone and everyone, it’s especially great for folks who are new to iPhones as it’s super user friendly and it explains everything when you set up your phone. Not to mention the face identification is INCREDIBLE, I literally use Face ID to log into all my websites and apps too, plus the new update means it’ll recognize you in a mask! Just definitely recommend this phone, as far as iPhone’s go this is definitely the top of the bunch. Plus it comes in pink!!!💗

Ex-Android user’s perspective

This is my first iphone since the iphone 4. Im coming to the 13 after owning a Samsung s10+ for about 3 years. My first impressions on the 13 are the camera and screen quality is much worse than on the Samsung. Apps randomly open on this phone and sometimes close on their own. I thought that switching to IOS would make my application experience better because its a proprietary software that all developers could easily work on, however, I’ve soon come to realize that is not the case. Apps (like snapchat, instagram, google chrome, youtube) all worked better on an android phone. The iPhone just crashes or loses data too often. I thought that the iPhones had picture in picture mode but apparently they don't allow any apps to use that feature so its useless.The front ... MoreThis is my first iphone since the iphone 4. Im coming to the 13 after owning a Samsung s10+ for about 3 years. My first impressions on the 13 are the camera and screen quality is much worse than on the Samsung. Apps randomly open on this phone and sometimes close on their own. I thought that switching to IOS would make my application experience better because its a proprietary software that all developers could easily work on, however, I’ve soon come to realize that is not the case. Apps (like snapchat, instagram, google chrome, youtube) all worked better on an android phone. The iPhone just crashes or loses data too often. I thought that the iPhones had picture in picture mode but apparently they don't allow any apps to use that feature so its useless.The front camera quality is obviously 720p no matter what they say on the website. It looks like my mom's iPhone 5. The rear cameras are not great either. The battery will NOT last you a full day. Other reviews and people will tell you it lasts at least a day; it doesn’t. This phone also doesn’t have enough ram to be productive because the user has to continuously re-login to every website/app even if its suspended and not closed. I thought the A15 chip would be able to work some magic but it doesn’t. Most calls and texts do not go through so i have to remind myself to texts or call someone once I've left my location. Compared to the android, this problem didn't exist.Coming from an android made in 2019, i was surprised how much worse the newest iPhone is. I would have saved $900 and had a better experience if i didn't get this phone. I got it just for FaceTime and blue texts. Don’t make that mistake because nobody actually cares after you switch.

Get IPhone 10/X

iPhone 13 WAS decent and then I got home and randomly it won’t load any apps other than games. I can text call and go online to look stuff up. But whether I have Wi-Fi on or not I cannot get into Facebook instagram snapchat, messenger. You tube works, pandora and Spotify work, Certain ads on Facebook work but ofc the main things I use the phone for are just completely down as if iPhone is keeping us from using these apps. Legit don’t know what to do. Updated to iOS 15.0.1 and still nothing fixed. Turned off phone etc uninstalled apps etc nothing. Kinda done with iPhones thought this would be the one I kept permanently until the next but now I might just go back to Samsung. (This issue fixed itself eventually) But now just found out I can’t zoom in selfie mode which ... MoreiPhone 13 WAS decent and then I got home and randomly it won’t load any apps other than games. I can text call and go online to look stuff up. But whether I have Wi-Fi on or not I cannot get into Facebook instagram snapchat, messenger. You tube works, pandora and Spotify work, Certain ads on Facebook work but ofc the main things I use the phone for are just completely down as if iPhone is keeping us from using these apps. Legit don’t know what to do. Updated to iOS 15.0.1 and still nothing fixed. Turned off phone etc uninstalled apps etc nothing. Kinda done with iPhones thought this would be the one I kept permanently until the next but now I might just go back to Samsung. (This issue fixed itself eventually) But now just found out I can’t zoom in selfie mode which is just plain dumb. There are so many small things with the 13 that make me wish I just got the 10. I remember when the 10 came out the camera was unbelievably amazingly laid out and done correctly. Quality was phenomenal and it had so many cool features. The 13 has a random spot on the right side where it looks like a fingerprint scanner and it does absolutely nothing but pretend to be more than it is. I wish they’d read this and just take my advice and make the 10 again but have the color chart for them be normal. 6 colors pastel and non pastel.

Having been a long time Android user, I’m pleasantly surprised with the iPhone 13 and the Apple Watch Series 7

I made the switch from Android to IOS because of health issues. Specifically the Health app being much better for ECG and heart rate monitoring. I also bought the Series 7 watch. I am very impressed with the monitoring.Voice recognition on apple iPhone is more accurate and allows you pause longer when dictating. Voice recognition is available nearly everywhere.Facial recognition is outstanding.Apple Maps app is not nearly as good as Google Maps, but you can install Google Maps.The IPhone requires learning many gestures, which are not always intuitive.I miss the back arrow function in Android.Siri has many commands which makes using the IPhone very easy.The IPhone is fast and the screen is excellent.Accessories are abundant.The camera is great.The ... MoreI made the switch from Android to IOS because of health issues. Specifically the Health app being much better for ECG and heart rate monitoring. I also bought the Series 7 watch. I am very impressed with the monitoring.Voice recognition on apple iPhone is more accurate and allows you pause longer when dictating. Voice recognition is available nearly everywhere.Facial recognition is outstanding.Apple Maps app is not nearly as good as Google Maps, but you can install Google Maps.The IPhone requires learning many gestures, which are not always intuitive.I miss the back arrow function in Android.Siri has many commands which makes using the IPhone very easy.The IPhone is fast and the screen is excellent.Accessories are abundant.The camera is great.The right side button for Siri is great. You don’t have to say “hey Siri”The learning curve is not easy due to extensive gesture requirements.In general I really like the IPhone 13 and IOS,I hope this helps.I am 74 and supported large computer systems since 1982.

It’s certainly a phone “very happy with this product” 😝

Don’t be dissuaded by my snarky title, this thing is awesome. I’ve been reading user reviews and honestly, people complain about the smallest things and swear they have to return the phone. I like this one a lot, I don’t upgrade every gen and my last phone was an XS which I liked a lot. I had a 7 and a 5 before that and this thing is just a beast compared to them. I haven’t noticed any problems as of yet, in fact this feels like one of the few true upgrades to me. I was never much into taking pictures, I mean I did own a digital camera, but each new phone with a better camera really makes me appreciate photography. Now I take tons of pictures and this camera is honestly incredible. I doubt it’ll change any SAMSUNG minds but for Apple people this is a great phone. ... MoreDon’t be dissuaded by my snarky title, this thing is awesome. I’ve been reading user reviews and honestly, people complain about the smallest things and swear they have to return the phone. I like this one a lot, I don’t upgrade every gen and my last phone was an XS which I liked a lot. I had a 7 and a 5 before that and this thing is just a beast compared to them. I haven’t noticed any problems as of yet, in fact this feels like one of the few true upgrades to me. I was never much into taking pictures, I mean I did own a digital camera, but each new phone with a better camera really makes me appreciate photography. Now I take tons of pictures and this camera is honestly incredible. I doubt it’ll change any SAMSUNG minds but for Apple people this is a great phone. That being said, objectively this is a fantastic product but that probably won’t stop you from hating it for some small personal reason, I guess if you’re the average customer lol. If you don’t grow personally attached to your hardware then I say go for the upgrade. They’re gonna get you anyway.

Long term review

Quite disappointed with Iphone 13. At first I thought it was just me and lack of knowledge of the phone. So decided to give it time and learn about the phone. Coming off a older Iphone I thought would get the latest phone which is the 13. I will start with positives. Battery lasts awhile and the camera works good. That’s about it. I have a lot of negatives about the Iphone 13. Just a few things I dislike. It’s slow, my screen is either to sensitive or not sensitive enough and inconsistent when typing. When I open my phone I will be on page I didn’t click on or open. Siri sucks. When talking to people I cut out and when face timing. At first I thought it was them. But everybody I talk to tells me I’m cutting out or freezing. I can go on but I don’t want to waste that ... MoreQuite disappointed with Iphone 13. At first I thought it was just me and lack of knowledge of the phone. So decided to give it time and learn about the phone. Coming off a older Iphone I thought would get the latest phone which is the 13. I will start with positives. Battery lasts awhile and the camera works good. That’s about it. I have a lot of negatives about the Iphone 13. Just a few things I dislike. It’s slow, my screen is either to sensitive or not sensitive enough and inconsistent when typing. When I open my phone I will be on page I didn’t click on or open. Siri sucks. When talking to people I cut out and when face timing. At first I thought it was them. But everybody I talk to tells me I’m cutting out or freezing. I can go on but I don’t want to waste that much time. I’ve owned Iphone’s since the iphone 5. My is phone updated and have contacted support (when I first got it) about the phone being slow. I don’t feel that I need to consistently reset (not turn it off and back on) my phone. For being slow when not on wifi, it’s either this phone or Verizon. I really want to like this phone but I keep getting disappointed.

Massive Beast in a small size!

Just upgraded to this from a Samsung Galaxy S10e a couple days ago, and let me tell you something. For me, this was a huge jump because I've had very little experience with iOS prior to buying this phone. And to start off, I love every aspect of this phone, especially Siri and the cameras! Speaking of which, the cameras on this thing are insane! Way less noisy and grainy in the background than my Samsung. Another feature I absolutely love is the Face ID, which detects your face almost instantly, unlike my S10e. And the last feature I really love on this thing is setting Do Not Disturb based on location. This was a feature that my Samsung did not have and I cannot tell you how helpful this is! One being that I don't have to readjust the time schedule of Do Not ... MoreJust upgraded to this from a Samsung Galaxy S10e a couple days ago, and let me tell you something. For me, this was a huge jump because I've had very little experience with iOS prior to buying this phone. And to start off, I love every aspect of this phone, especially Siri and the cameras! Speaking of which, the cameras on this thing are insane! Way less noisy and grainy in the background than my Samsung. Another feature I absolutely love is the Face ID, which detects your face almost instantly, unlike my S10e. And the last feature I really love on this thing is setting Do Not Disturb based on location. This was a feature that my Samsung did not have and I cannot tell you how helpful this is! One being that I don't have to readjust the time schedule of Do Not Disturb and the second being that it will not turn of until you're a certain distance away from that location (which can be adjusted in Settings). Overall, as a former Android user, I cannot tell you how much I love my iPhone 13! It has way more features than my old phone and it's also blazing fast! I would definitely recommend this phone!

Some issues

Bought a Mini iPhone 13 initially which had to go back as it did not work properly. Torch came on and would not go off. Refunded and as there were no iPhone Minis in stock in the colour I wanted switched to iPhone 13. It has lots more memory so is better at meeting my storage needs. Having some issues with pairing with other devices which is taking time as I am switching between carrier and manufacturer as to what the problem is and both are directing me to the other so problem still not sorted. Had to completely re-register with some of my contacts as their website would not recognise the new phone. This hasn't happened before with other iPhones when switching to a new model.Not thrilled with face recognition. Definitely prefer the touch access on earlier ... MoreBought a Mini iPhone 13 initially which had to go back as it did not work properly. Torch came on and would not go off. Refunded and as there were no iPhone Minis in stock in the colour I wanted switched to iPhone 13. It has lots more memory so is better at meeting my storage needs. Having some issues with pairing with other devices which is taking time as I am switching between carrier and manufacturer as to what the problem is and both are directing me to the other so problem still not sorted. Had to completely re-register with some of my contacts as their website would not recognise the new phone. This hasn't happened before with other iPhones when switching to a new model.Not thrilled with face recognition. Definitely prefer the touch access on earlier iPhones.Phone looks good and I like the colour I chose. Camera is good and QR code recognition actually works on this phone. Took me a while to get used to the fact that turning off the phone is different and I wasn't always sure it was turned off as the slide function on the earlier phone has been replaced with a one step button press at the side. Preferred the slide function as it gave me more confidence that it was actually turned off. I am still learning.Phone feels solid and of good quality.

Very disappointing

I was led to believe that my 13 Pro Max would do and be all sorts of wonderful but, actually, it’s not much different than all the rest.Mine has a touchscreen difficulty, similar, at times, the issues that plagued me with my I-6… often I tap, tap, tap on the screen with little or no response. I have to either turn the phone off and restart it… or, reset network settings to get around it. On other occasions, I move my finger within a 1/4” of the screen and it activates whatever was nearest my finger. There have also been times where drops of perspiration, hitting the screen will change a display… depending upon where the drop of sweat hits the screen.There is a glitch, when taking photos, where the photo pixilates. Most often it will normalize when retaking the ... MoreI was led to believe that my 13 Pro Max would do and be all sorts of wonderful but, actually, it’s not much different than all the rest.Mine has a touchscreen difficulty, similar, at times, the issues that plagued me with my I-6… often I tap, tap, tap on the screen with little or no response. I have to either turn the phone off and restart it… or, reset network settings to get around it. On other occasions, I move my finger within a 1/4” of the screen and it activates whatever was nearest my finger. There have also been times where drops of perspiration, hitting the screen will change a display… depending upon where the drop of sweat hits the screen.There is a glitch, when taking photos, where the photo pixilates. Most often it will normalize when retaking the photo but every once in a while, it will continue to pixelate 2-3 times… differently, with each subsequent photo.I was led to believe that I would be able to take “macro” photos. Apparently, the individual making this claim knows absolutely nothing about photography. Yes, it… on occasion… will take a decent “closeup” (not the same as “macro”) but even that can be difficult and very time consuming because the phone camera cannot decide where the focus should be. My subject of the photo, “bounces” wildly around the screen and I must ready myself to make an extremely quick shot if it “bounces” into a more desired area, compositionally speaking. It’s extremely difficult, also, to get the focus on a smaller object in the foreground, if there is anything large enough, in the background, for the camera to focus on. An example would be, attempting to photograph, say, a flower in the foreground and leaves are behind it… the focus will switch quickly from the flower to the leaves in the background.There seriously needs to be a way to set the camera to focus on the main subject and leave the background blurry. The “portrait mode” is “supposed” to this but it fails miserably the vast majority of the time and you cannot get very close to the subject in “portrait” settings.