The Apple iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max are here with 120Hz high refresh rate displays, A15 Bionic processors, and all-new cameras. At a glance, the iPhone 13 Pro shares the bulk of its design with its predecessor, the iPhone 12 Pro. When you look closer, it’s the details that start to show the full story with this year's Apple flagship. Starting at $999 and $1,099, respectively, are the details enough to warrant an upgrade?
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Shout out to the film crew who went fricken baller with the video quality
@@ReluctantSpirit because they're not transparent and critical as the top tech channels. Isn't that obvious?
@@ReluctantSpirit what are you saying? MKBHD not only has better personality, his channel also has better content, quality and credibility
That’s how it should be. We need to evolve as a species through consistently pushing higher means of expression. 2 years from now this should be the baseline.
@@ReluctantSpirit What are you even tryna' say?
@@ReluctantSpirit Not sure why you singled out MKBHD. His channel is on par with this one. If you said iJustine, I'd get it.
That transition on the phone drop was way too good. Kudos to the crew.
The night time neon video is absolutely incredible, can’t believe that comes from a phone.
100%
Agreed !!
Really? I though it was grainy and had tons of artifacts
@@Miguel.Garcia at 9:40?
@@binarycars No at 10:46
The low-light video at 9:40 is absolutely insane. I don’t think I’ve ever seen any smartphone produce video that crisp in that lighting 😳
Yeah goddamn
yea that was good but then 10:41 it is not :(
@@isoplayers how is it not good then?
@Purple Dragon at this moment the 13 pro In camera is the best… have to wait for the pixel 6 to se something better (maybe)
@Purple Dragon your opinion, not mine
9:39 - wtf, this looks incredible. No one comes close in terms of video right now., sheeeeesh
Yeah ongggg
The audio isn’t actually from the phone
> shoots tiktok
I was actually shocked to see the "iphone 13 pro" badge on the video
@@allenmobley8444 Audio is the biggest gap now for casual filming on a smart phone. There must be some USB microphone you can plug in
If the video from 9:29 was really shot on the iPhone, I'm really impressed. The bokeh was really realistic like an f2.8/3.5
It’s probably cause the black screen in the back is actually a green screen you can see it cut off in the bottom edge
What a great review. I like how honest he was about the display and his perspective on the 120Hz idea. He is right about Apple adapting to it later than Android. Apples software isn't slow or choppy so the animations were always great but high refresh rate obviously does help and it looks fantastic.
The camera review by verge in this video is THE BEST I've seen in a long time. Great job, team.
The production of “The Verge” is just top of the line.Keep it up guys🔥
"The Verge"
120hz was the feature I was waiting for. It’s the reason I didn’t upgrade last year even though I liked the phones otherwise, but I expected the only thing they’d do this year that I cared about was 120 variable refresh, which ended up being mostly correct.
Yeah, easily my favorite feature this year. I still will rock my 11 Pro but will check out for next years successor.
@@anthonyt425 I’m upgrading from a X, so it’s getting about time for me anyway if I want to be able to sell/give away this phone while it’s worth anything. I’m sure the 13 will feel like a huge jump for me.
Upgrading from a base 11 just for the 120hz
That crop in right before the cut was so creative. Cinematography: 5/5 Creative, quality, varying b-roll Content: 5/5 very informative, relevant, real world tests, just useful info. Techy enough for the enthusiasts, but explained well enough for the average consumer. Audio: 5/5 themed, clear, balanced/mixed. I’ve noticed a trend in some of the other tech channels lately with being way too busy. Camera is all over the place, crazy jump cuts, flashy obnoxious scenes. This was engaging without needing to dance around the screen like a drunk hippie. This is professional content.
Gasping at that incredible intro shot. Amazing!
I usually watch other reviewers because I feel like these staff reviewers in big companies tend to not talk in detail about specs and impressions when discussing gadgets - but this particular review is one of the best I've seen so far - explanations are rather well framed and the experience with the phone is described in a way that makes you want to watch the video to the end. I loved it thank you! As the title suggests I'd say this review was made with much attention to detail :)
The transitions & videography at 0:25 are crazy!! Most underrated tech channel on KZhead, this channel totally deserves more subs than many other KZhead channels...
The editing on this video is chef's kiss, AMAZING.
Can we all appreciate how good the video looked at 9:38 it blew my mind
That is absolutely jaw-dropping that a phone can do that well in an extremely difficult lighting condition like that. Unbelievable
Since smart hdr came out, iPhones can do that easily under the right lighting conditions, it’s really good
Exactly my thought. I was wondering if that was colour graded .
Would be great to see that video shot with Dolby Vision. With all those neon colours... Amazing.
Team “The Verge” you guys are super creative and different from others. It’s fun watching reviews and other tech content by you guys.
Had to stop the video… i was blown away by the dropping iphone shot at the beginning… i follow this channel for a long time now and im always amazed by the quality of the videos… for a tech enthusiast the right place to get all information on new stuff its a must!!! 🔥🔥🔥💪🏻
Upgraded from an iPhone 8 to the 13 Pro and what a difference. Loving the battery life and especially love ProMotion
Can i install Internet explorer on new iPhone
Yes
I upgraded to the 13 pro from a 12 pro max ( I thought I would like the larger size, but prefer the smaller one) and the improvements are VERY noticeable. Battery, screen refresh and cameras are all noticeably better.
Thinking about doing the same. The 12PM can get quite uncomfortable to carry.
i have the 12 pro max i couldn't see any difference between my phone and the 13 pro maxx
@@Cjmboo Well, the extra zoom, higher refresh rate (120Hz is much smoother vs 60Hz), and macro lenses are big improvements. On my old 12 pro max, I couldn’t get any decent macro shots - on the 13 pro it’s awesome. Also, the cinematic focus (I forget the official name) is a nice new feature. I can also go all day even with heavy use with the new phone (not sure if it’s an improved battery or a processor using less wattage, but the end result is my phone lasts longer on a per charge basis). Both are great devices, but the 13 Pro and Pro Max are much improved over the previous model.
@@yemanator that's still no reason for me to upgrade i didn't see a difference for me
@@Cjmboo Oh yeah no problem. Not every improvement is something that a user needs - but, the way I figured it, there are a number of significant improvements and the trade in values for my iPhone 12 Pro Max were very high (over $580 at the time). By waiting to trade in until the iPhone 14 or 15, the value of the phone I owned would drop over time, so I felt as though it was justified (especially since I preferred the smaller Pro, which is also $100 cheaper)
Favorite review. Love the focus on the positives, good vibes
❤️ The comparison videos… especially the ‘shot from an iPhone 13 Pro Max’ videos. It tells the whole story really
Watching this on my 13 pro and loving every second of it! This year it’s not worth buying the regular 13, the differences are bigger than last year.
That Dieter Neon Selfie at 10:01 is just mind blowing. Phone cameras have come a long way.
The production quality of these videos is insane.
That drop was smooth!
In love with that intro graphics
This video is one of the best Phone Review I’d seen so far. I like the video transitions, camera angles, the way you present the phone and so much more to add on. Keep goin. A two 👍🏼👍🏼!
Outstanding video quality!! And Dieter is the boss of tech reviews!
The 1TB storage combined with the Files app has made thumb drives obsolete for me and that is a great improvement.
The battery life improvement on the 13 Pro Max is the biggest underrated feature. I've had it for two days and I can already tell how much longer the battery lasts.
What the heck, this video's quality is an absolute 11/10 and I'm all here for it. WELL DONE!
I came from iphone 8 plus to 13 pro max and im so loving all the new features! The camera and the battery life are the best!
5:41 - R.I.P to the late Biz Markie. That was a dope pic.
As an Android user, I've always respected the recent iPhones because the boxy design reminds me of the iPhone 4
Beautiful video. My piece is coming friday, and i could not wait… but now I am even more hyped!
Best review of the iPhone yet. Thank you The Verge team
Verge how the hell did you crank this out so quick?? Wizardry.
I would like to see these extensive camera reviews done with more people of darker skin tones. Especially in bright and low light. My experience with the iPhone and Samsung cameras are never the same as some reviewers, when it comes to taking pictures of myself and friends.
Facts!!
Other reviewers have images and video with people of darker skin tones, such as Marques. Apples website is also really diverse with images
@@mathsensei9801 I know, that's why I said some reviewers. I was specifically asking The Verge tbh. I don't think that you can label it the best overall camera, if you haven't tested it in all conditions. That's all.
Very true
Literally the biggest tech reviewer is black. Just go watch his videos...
intro (0:24) legit gave me goosebumps big props to the video team
Excuse me, what? WHAT? What is this editing quality? Your team deserves a raise. This is premium content and thoughtful editing. Unreal. Immediate sub. More of this, please!
I’m deep into photography. Upgraded the second I saw the macro. The low light sounds great too since Ive done some 10s exposures camping in pitch black. I mean I have real cameras but the one on hand is always the best. Also very glad I could get the normal pro instead of the Max. I have a Fold for a big phone, didn’t need two lol.
Battery life due to improved (cpu and auto low refresh rate) and display are the big hitters. Display isn’t that big of a deal. Hardware aesthetics look similar but slightly better. Great review
I love seeing this review every year, nice production also always looking for the intros you make haha.
9:30 here’s a tip for the iPhone users with that arrow, instead of going all the way up to press that button you can swipe up, not from the directly bottom but in the photo frame, better for one handed use.
Precisely
That 3X zoom is the perfect zoom for a phone IMO. When I had my P20 Pro with 3X zoom it was enough for almost anything that I wanted to zoom and fantastic for portraits. I'm happy that Apple is finally giving some love to the zoom camera this year.
@Tweed Penguin If you can't say why, then just don't bother.
Verge iPhone reviews look like extended keynote presentation on behalf of Apple.
I knew I was coming back home like last year review and will find all the details I am looking for which others reviewers are not covering with non bias point of view. Awesome.
That dropping from hand transition is so smooth 😍
And here I thought Dieter's beloved signature snark was only for Android phones! Nobody's safe 👀
equal opprtunity with Dieter
It looks amazing!
It Look the same 😂😂😂😂😂
agree
It is the same as the past 3 phones you won’t notice a difference once have it!
I agree
@@king_davion505 I was about to say that foreal 🤣 😂 😭
That transition on the phone drop was way too good. Kudos to the Team Dope Stuff
Those low light images are INSANE!!!! WOW!
Good review; looking forward to the iPad mini one!
I’m watching this video on my smart TV and you can’t comment there, but I had to switch to my phone to tell you that OMG I love how you edit your videos, quality is stunning! Subscribing right now!
Lol why TF does anyone need to know that you were watching this on your TV and then had to switch to your phone to comment? Totally unnecessary detail wtf 🤣
@@kwisclubta7175 because it's a paid shill.. Half the comments are that way
this is so succinct, the transitions is so smooth like BUTTAH . thanks for the review! like for real . 😳 💯
You seriously make great reviews. Read the one on your homepage add well, and it stands out 🌟
I just think dieter would make a great teacher.
@Nahid Islam what do you mean? Lol
I think he used to.
@@thegeneralbenjamin9518 Lol did he? That's funny.
@@Thebreakdownshow1 I think in one of his older videos he mentioned he used to teach a grammar class in college.
wait did you mention cinematic mode editor coming to FCP?? that'd be sick workflow!
If only you had usb c to transfer those huge video files...
@@MrRinre Airdrop ? :)
@@MrRinre Videos shot on cinematic mode is only 1080p@30fps, so AirDrop should be fine
@@YannParodi Dieter said when you AirDrop it merges the cinematic settings directly into the file
@@jchristie07 you should be able to “insert from iphone” or drag and drop from the Photos app
The photo quality convinced me, just ordered tonight the 13 Pro in Sierra Blue, coming from a XS so I’m excited to try out all the cameras.
the production quality in this video was insane!
Literally the Highest Quality Editing and Video Quality Review On KZhead
@@fredriksvard2603 im sorry I didn't get it, do you mean my bad English?
@@fredriksvard2603 i did it for good look nothing else
This is a really good review!! Great job Dieter and the team
That intro was insane! Man I'm glad you said it though: this is for people who care about the details!
You sir, are legit Applebuster! Full detailed video yet 👍🏻.
9:39 Damn! Getting this kind of video quality out of a phone is crazy.
So much better review than Mkbhd. So much detail and fun. Great work Verge! ❤️
mkbhd video was an impression video not detailed review like this one
Appreciate the mad quality thats in this video! Dieter you rock!
OMG Verge's best video presentation ever...
Noone mentions the heavy sharpening that can never be turned off for iPhone cameras.
Another great and useful review. A couple of points: 1. Many folks (me included) think of the phone as more of a "rental" rather than a "purchase". Like any renter, I'm looking for the nice experience without the hassle. By getting the new phone, I'm never, ever in a situation where my phone isn't working like it should. 2. I wish reviewers would get away from the idea of whether and upgrade is "worth it." The cost of moving from a 12 to a 13 will be small to minimal. Owners of newer phone will get less (net) benefit but will pay (net) much less. The real question is whether any of the changes will be worth the actual net cost to the individual user. "Worth" is meaningless without also considering use case and cost.
So true! I just bought a 13 Pro a month before the 14’s launch and 100% plan to upgrade to the 14 something in January once I can pick any color of any model. The only reason I upgraded from my 12 mini was to maximize my trade in value when I do upgrade.
THAT INTO TRANSITION!!!! LOVED IT!
Seeing Dieter with the neon lights around him is what made me buy the damn 13 Pro immediately! I'm always impressed by the camera.
11:34 *Only locked to 1080p 30fps on any iPhone 13 Pro model with 128GB of storage, 256 and upwards gets 4K 60fps
Even tho it's really cool that you guys go into so much detail about the camera (as you should), chapters would be nice for the people that don't care about the camera that much. Anyways awesome video as always
The sample video at 9:40 is so good I wasn't able to believe that it's from a phone❤
Now that is a well done video!! I upgraded from a 12 to 13 Pro and can’t wait to receive it early next month! Btw… I’m like you and definitely a phone fanatic!! 😎
Batman to iPhone 13 Pro: “So you’re fast” iPhone 13 Pro: “I feel like that’s an oversimplification”
“Day and night difference between 12 pro and 13 pro camera in dark” in actual review both look same lol
The difference is in the noise and how much time night mode takes to capture it I think
@@shanep.7184 there must be a difference but it isnt day and night lol
He literally said it, The whole phone is pretty much the same lol.
I seriously need to upgrade, I’m rockin an iPhone XR. Great video!! Your camera crew was going all out!! Keep it up!!!! 😁😁
how do you all manage to have that pitch black background every year for the iPhone videos , i watched it on my oled tv and i’m always left speechless. Beautiful.
Gonna be upgrading to the OLED 1170p ProMotion display of the iPhone 13 Pro from my 828p "Liquid Retina" display of my iPhone 11. 😂
Me 2!
I’m watching this a year later and it makes me so sad because Dieter is not there anymore.
Those transitions were 🔥🔥
Yay! Dieter reviewing the flagship iPhone! Haven't seen that in a while!
This is the problem unless you get a new model of an iphone and something get fixed , people dont see that as a problem. Iphone 12 has aggressive dynamic tone mapping which brightens up shadows so much to point it looks plasticky..
iPhone 13 Pro is a beautiful, elegant, sophisticated, and powerful smartphone. Amazing
Stunning cinematography! Way to go Verge.
The black background is awesome , make this default 🙏...as always a great review
Goddamn, as a film major, my jaw was DROPPED at the cinematography and video quality here. Great job, Verge!
At 9:40 goddamn
Ok!!! My opinion and perspective to iPhone 13 lineup has changed, I think 13 lineup has some serious changes and noticable details that are pretty good. 13 lineup is more of an upgrade than 12 (in some tight departments) than 12 was from 11.
great work guys, really a fan of how the flow of this review goes. AND the beats...beats are great haha
I’m glad you made some of the review with the phone camera. Please do this more :-)
“I have hard time believing that real movies are gonna be made with this” Unsane (2018): Hold my iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 could record at 2160p (presumably what the movie was filmed in). Filming in 1080p with cinematic mode means there are *many* less options in post, even when the final export is 1080p. I can see cinematic mode being used for some very stylized shots, but for most shots in a hypothetical movie, settling for that resolution isn't' ideal.
Gotta say, Verge has slowly overtaken MKBHD in tech product reviews for me. Amazing team, Aesthetic Shots and Attention to Details. Love it!
I love your video it was really well done and told me things I just didn’t know .Now I love my 13 pro max even more thanks to you I’ve subbed and liked I’ll look forward to more great stuff
Thank you for showing photo comparisons with the iPhone 12 Pro Max so we can see the improvements
Would you upgrade from an iPhone 12 Pro? How about an earlier model?
Never. Too expensive (but quality not comprimised). Even though there is quality, the software cannot be custom made and is not as friendly as android, even though I think now all phonemakers have roughly similar features.
Yes, would like the increased battery and better display as well as the LiDAR which seems to make more sense on a smaller device than the ipad pros
Apple discontinued the 12 pro because they knew the 13 was not enough of an upgrade and people would buy the cheaper 12 pro. So they got rid of it to force people to buy the 13 pro
Nope but my wife will have the 13 coming from the 11 so ill be close enough to see it in action. I myself upgraded to the Z fold 3 and downgraded my 12 pro to a 12 mini and I use both however I'm not feeling like the 12 mini is a downgrade. Either way everyone will be happy regardless of what device they choose. Salute!
Upgrading from my X, finally!
I havent seen any testing of extreme lowlight or "astrophotography" -- any comments on how the 13 Pros performed taking 30 second exposures of night skies with the better sensor?