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Here are the new photography features from iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

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Apple today introduced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.  Both of the phones have been redesigned inside and out.  In addition, both models introduce an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz.  The pro camera system now has new Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto, powered by the A15 Bionic.

Apple's iPhone 13 Pro New Camera System
Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro New Camera System (Apple)

All three cameras have new sensors and lenses, powered by the new image signal processor (ISP) in A15 Bionic for improved noise reduction and tone mapping.  The all-new Wide camera has a larger sensor with 1.9 µm pixels.  Coupled with the larger ƒ/1.5 aperture, the Wide camera on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max offers an improvement in low-light situations, up to 2.2x when compared to iPhone 12 Pro, and nearly 1.5x when compared to iPhone 12 Pro Max.  Sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) is available on both models.

The new Ultra Wide camera features a much wider ƒ/1.8 aperture and a new autofocus system.  Macro also extends to video including Slo-mo and Time-lapse. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max also boast a new 77 mm Telephoto camera.

New computational photography features like Photographic Styles personalize the look of images in the Camera app, and both models now include Night mode on all cameras.  For the first time ever, Night mode comes to all cameras on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, including the Telephoto camera, and with Smart HDR 4.  iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max also offer popular features like Deep Fusion, Apple ProRAW, and Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting. 

Cinematic mode on iPhone records videos with a depth effect and automatic focus changes.  For creative control, the focus can be changed during and after capture, and users can also adjust the level of bokeh in the Photos app and iMovie for iOS, and coming soon to iMovie for macOS and Final Cut Pro.  Enabled by A15 Bionic and advanced machine learning algorithms, Cinematic mode records in Dolby Vision HDR.  

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max also introduce ProRes.  The new pro workflow is enabled by the new camera hardware, advanced video encoders and decoders in A15 Bionic, and flash storage pipeline.  iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max also include 5G.  

With a 20 percent smaller area to house the TrueDepth camera system, both models feature more viewing area on the display, while still packing in innovative technologies like Face ID, the most secure facial authentication in a smartphone. The rear camera system introduces a new design with beautiful stainless steel trim surrounding each sapphire crystal lens, and the Pro lineup is designed to protect against spills from common liquids with an industry-leading IP68 rating for water resistance.  Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max now has a new storage capacity of 1TB, and the Ceramic Shield front cover. 

iPhone 13 Pro will last up to one and a half hours longer in a day than iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max will last up to two and a half hours longer in a day than iPhone 12 Pro Max. 

iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available in four finishes, including graphite, gold, silver, and the all-new sierra blue. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 17, with availability beginning Friday, September 24. 

Apple's iPhone 13 Pro
Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro (Apple)

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Julie Nguyen
Julie Nguyen
Julie is the visionary founder of SNAP TASTE and a dynamic force in global storytelling, innovation and creative leadership. She is a respected member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and serves as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026), where she contributes thought leadership on the intersections of business, culture and breakthrough technologies. As Managing Director, she also oversees the Fine Art, Digital Art, Portfolios and Marketing departments, ensuring the brand’s strategic vision and creative direction are realized across disciplines. Her immersive reporting has brought audiences behind the scenes of global milestones such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, CES, D23 Expo, and the Milano Monza Motor Show, offering exclusive access to moments that define contemporary culture. An accomplished film critic and editorial voice, Julie is also recognized for her compelling reviews of National Geographic documentaries and other cinematic works. Her ability to combine analytical depth with narrative finesse inspires audiences seeking intelligent, meaningful, and globally relevant content. With a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges art, technology, and culture, Julie continues to shape the dialogue on how storytelling and innovation converge to influence the way we experience the world.
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