Conclusion: the rumoured big leap didn’t appear
A big quantum leap was expected with the iPhone 13, but it did not happen. The iPhone 13 price is mainly justified by improved efficiency and some camera upgrades. In a nutshell, the device lasts longer, is brighter, and takes (marginally) better photos. Also, unlike the 12, it is made available with up to 512GB of storage.Â
👉 So the question is: Is the iPhone 13 worth its price considering its minor changes?
If you compare it to its predecessors like the iPhone 12 or the iPhone 12 Pro, the result is a clear no - especially if you already have an iPhone 12. In addition, the price of the 12 series in the second hand iPhone market has already dropped further. There are refurbished iPhones available currently that perform similarly to the iPhone 13.Â
For the same money, you can buy, for example, a used iPhone 12 Pro with 256 GB instead of a new iPhone 13 with 128 GB.
Prices for a refurbished iPhone 12 Pro start at around A$570, and you get three great cameras, 6 GB RAM and the same excellent OLED display. It’s an alternative that’s definitely worth considering!
The iPhone 12 price is slightly better than the iPhone 13 price, and it’s the same phone in many ways.Â
BUT: If you own an older iPhone (older than the iPhone 8, for example) and want to take a big leap, then the iPhone 13 is well worth it, because here you’ll get some of the latest Apple technology and won’t have to worry about an upgrade for the next few years!