MacDirectory magazine is the premiere creative lifestyle magazine for Apple enthusiasts featuring interviews, in-depth tech reviews, Apple news, insights, latest Apple patents, apps, market analysis, entertainment and more.
Issue link: https://digital.macdirectory.com/i/1436922
iPhone 13 Pro Review | Is It Worth It? BY LEAKSAPPLEPRO It’s been almost a month since I received the iPhone 13 Pro, and I think it’s time to tell you how it feels, whether I regret the switch from my iPhone 12 Pro, and most importantly, whether I think it was worth it. First, I have to note that I use my iPhone without a case. Instead, I have been using a skin I bought online to avoid dents and scratches. I also decided not to use a screen protector this time, as the bare screen feels much better than it does with a plastic layer over it, plus it only costs $29 to replace with AppleCare+. Let’s move on to the display. It’s amazing in some ways, but not in others. The Screen At first, I didn’t notice the ProMotion technology, and to be honest, I still don’t notice it. However, when I look at my old iPhone or iPad, it looks to me like those devices run at 24Hz and my current iPhone 13 Pro runs at 60Hz. It’s odd. I don’t know if everyone reacted this way, but I certainly did. I had a few friends test the display themselves. I gave them my iPhone 12 Pro and asked them if it ran smoothly, and they all said yes. When I gave them the 13 Pro, they said it was just as smooth as the 12 Pro. Then I gave them the 12 Pro again, and they said it didn’t look smooth at all. I don’t know why this happens, but it does. I suspect it has to do with how weird the human brain is. Anyway, Apple claims that the brightness of the iPhone is better than the iPhone 12 Pro, but I don’t notice that either. Apple also says this display is the most durable they have ever made. Mine hasn’t shattered yet, and I hope it never will, but it does have a pretty big scratch already, and that’s not exactly pleasant to see when looking at the new iPhone you just paid $999 for. And don’t get me wrong, I think it’s the best display I’ve ever seen, and I also understand that if you want to make it more shatterproof, the materials used have to be softer and thus more susceptible to scratches. Apple made a decision here, and I think it was the right one. Battery Life Amazing. That’s all I can say about the iPhone 13 Pro’s battery. It gets me through the day. Always. The only thing I have to complain about is how hot it can get. Sometimes I had to put the phone in my pocket and let it rest because I literally couldn’t even hold it. More on this heat issue later. Cameras This is usually what Apple highlights the most when they market the Pro lineup. And, to be honest, I don’t feel like this was an upgrade from my iPhone 12 Pro.