When is the iphone 13 release date

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini iterate upon the successful iPhone 12 with new cameras and longer battery life. The notch has been reduced in size, and the rear camera module now sits at a diagonal. In addition, the A15 processor brings more speed and efficiency to every task.

● 20% smaller notch
● Improved camera sensors, ISP
● A15 Bionic processor
● Released September 24
● Find great iPhone 13 deals
● Available starting at $599

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When is the iphone 13 release date


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Apple didn't radically redesign the iPhone 13, but that doesn't make it any less of an upgrade than the iPhone 12 before it. The A15 Bionic processor improves photo processing, and the battery life is extended by an hour or more in regular use.

More advanced technology changes were reserved for the iPhone 13 Pro models. However, the standard iPhone still has plenty to offer at a much lower price. Fans of the mini iPhone should take particular interest in the 2021 model, considering it may be the last.

Apple announced the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in September 2022 as a replacement lineup for the 2021 models. The iPhone 13 mini remains available for purchase since a newer model of that size wasn't introduced.

When is the iphone 13 release date

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Wireless carriers are offering a plethora of iPhone deals, with special trade-in offers when you upgrade to iPhone 13.

When is the iphone 13 release date

Update, Sept. 21: CNET reviewed iPhone 13, Mini, Pro and Pro Max. Original story follows.


Apple's iPhone 13 made its debut at Tuesday's Apple event, along with the new Apple Watch Series 7 and iPad Mini 6. As was rumored, we're getting four new versions of the iPhone -- a base iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max -- following a similar pattern to last year's announcement of the iPhone 12 line.

Read more: CNET's iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max reviews

You can preorder any of the iPhone 13 models starting Friday, Sept. 17. All models will be available to purchase on Friday, Sept. 24. 

This marks a return to Apple's usual iPhone release schedule, after the pandemic caused production delays for the iPhone 12 in 2020. It also confirms an August note to investors, reported on by MacRumors, in which Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives revealed that Apple was likely to launch the iPhone 13 in "the third week of September." 

Tuesday's Apple event -- which was virtual again this year because of the pandemic -- tends to be the company's most important of the year. New iPhones represent about half of the tech giant's revenue. Here's everything Apple announced at its iPhone 13 event

For more, check out what to know about the iPhone 13's longer battery life and increased storage, and if your iPhone will be able to run iOS 15

Read more: iPhone 13 preorder: How and when to buy Apple's new phones

When is the iphone 13 release date

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When did Apple release iPhone 13?

Contents. Introduced on September 14, 2021, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini have been suceeded by the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus. Apple is continuing to offer the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini as low-cost device options, priced starting at $599.

When should we expect iPhone 13?

If you need a new phone right now, then go ahead, we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase. If you don't, there's an easy rule: Apple typically releases new iPhones in September, so don't buy a new iPhone shortly before that. 2021 was no exception—Apple put the iPhone 13 series up for sale on September 24.