Other things like voices and instrumental background music in videos and games all came through clearly as well. The stereo speakers also did a respectable job of delivering crisp audio with adequate bass. The rosy, cotton-candy hues looked vibrant and her individual lashes were clear. Regardless, I enjoyed watching the visual perfection that is Doja Cat’s Kiss Me More music video on the iPhone 13 Pro’s True Tone display. But without a side-by-side comparison, the difference is subtle at best. The benefits might not be obvious at first, but when you go back to a slower screen, you’ll quickly notice the jagged artifacts they produce.Īside from ProMotion, the iPhone 13 Pro’s OLED displays are also 25 percent brighter than their predecessors, which is nice for outdoor reading. They can go as low as 10Hz when you’re looking at a static image, or up to 120Hz for scrolling and compatible games. Like many Android phones, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max adjust their refresh rates depending on what you’re doing. But it is worth emphasizing that the faster screens on the iPhones make a real difference.

This is hardly the first time Apple is late to adopt a new technology. Nowadays, this tech isn't just for premium, top-tier Android devices either. Google was already a little behind when it added 90Hz panels to the Pixel 4, after companies like ASUS and OnePlus had already introduced higher refresh rates. This is why Apple’s new ProMotion screen on the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max is a big deal, and also why it’s kind of annoying that it took the company so long to adopt this technology in the first place. That includes browsing social feeds, looking for the right component on a spec sheet, reading through old conversations, creeping on my Instagram viewers and reading articles, to give you a non-exhaustive list. I realized something when I started testing the iPhone 13 series last week: Basically everything I do on a phone requires scrolling. Personally, I prefer this paler shade to the Pacific Blue offered on the last generation. These phones have similar stainless steel enclosures with glass coverings, and are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.Įven the colors available are familiar: The typical trio of graphite, gold and silver are now accompanied by Sierra Blue. Otherwise, Apple hasn’t strayed far from the 12 Pro’s design. They also have larger rear camera modules and slightly smaller display notches. In addition to being heavier than last year's models, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are a bit thicker, too.

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