Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Apple iPhone 13 Pro was released on September 24, 2021. It's PTA Approved, so it works officially on local networks without any import hassle.

6GB + 128GB — Rs. 170,000

Key highlights: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) chip, 6GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz display, 12MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom and LiDAR, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 3095mAh battery, 5G support. Ships with iOS 15, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green.

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz refresh rate — Apple's first iPhone with high refresh rate, called ProMotion 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi) HDR10 and Dolby Vision support 1000 nits HBM, 1200 nits peak brightness Ceramic Shield glass for better drop resistance A genuinely big upgrade over the iPhone 12 Pro's 60Hz screen — scrolling and animations feel noticeably smoother

Platform

Apple A15 Bionic chipset, 5nm Hexa-core CPU 2 x 3.23GHz Avalanche cores 4 x 1.82GHz Blizzard cores 5-core Apple GPU Shipped with iOS 15, upgradeable all the way to iOS 26.6 AnTuTu score around 794,348 120FPS gaming support, a step up from the 60FPS cap on older iPhone models 6GB RAM keeps multitasking and heavy camera processing smooth

Memory & Storage

6GB RAM with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot 1TB option is rare to see even now — a strong pick for buyers who shoot a lot of ProRes video

Main Camera

Triple rear camera setup with LiDAR, one of the strongest camera systems Apple has shipped.

12MP primary wide camera f/1.5 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12MP telephoto camera f/2.8 aperture, 3x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF 12MP ultrawide camera f/1.8 aperture, 120° field of view, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for faster autofocus and better depth accuracy Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision, and ProRes recording up to 60fps ProRes video support is aimed at creators — a feature most Android phones at this price still don't offer

Selfie Camera

12MP selfie camera f/2.2 aperture, 23mm wide lens SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps

Battery

3095mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD2.0 — 50% in 30 minutes, charger not included in the box 15W wireless charging via MagSafe 15W wireless charging via Qi2, but only after updating to iOS 17.2 or later Battery life is solid day-to-day thanks to A15's efficiency, though the capacity itself is modest on paper

Connectivity

Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual-SIM 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support Wi-Fi 6, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS NFC for mobile payments Lightning port, USB 2.0 — needs an Apple-specific cable, not USB-C Ultra Wideband (UWB) support No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm Weight: 204g Glass front and back with a stainless steel frame IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min) Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 13 Pro was the first iPhone with a 120Hz display, and combined with the 3x zoom camera and ProRes video, it still holds up as a genuinely capable phone.

At Rs. 170,000, it's priced close to strong current Android phones like the Realme 16 Pro, and above the Vivo V29 and Infinix GT 50 Pro, both of which offer newer chipsets for less.

It's a solid choice if you want the best all-round iPhone from this generation, especially for photography and video. For pure specs per rupee, current Android flagships in this range will edge ahead in chipset performance and battery.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Realme 16 Pro (Rs. 169,999) — A close price match with a modern chipset and high refresh rate display. Vivo V29 (Rs. 159,999) — Worth considering for buyers who want a sleek design and strong portrait camera at a lower price. Infinix GT 50 Pro (Rs. 159,999) — A gaming-focused alternative with a newer chipset and faster charging.