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A variety of iPhone models are on the market; it can be daunting when trying to decide which one you want to purchase. In this section, I focus on Apple’s newest models, the iPhone 13 series. If you’d like to explore others, Apple has a great tool for making comparisons at www.apple.com/iphone/compare.

The sizes of the latest iPhone 13 models vary:

 iPhone 13 measures 2.82" by 5.78" (6.1" diagonally) with a depth of .30 inches (see Figure 1-1).

 iPhone 13 mini measures 2.53" by 5.18" (5.4" diagonally) with a depth of .30 inches (also shown in Figure 1-1).

 iPhone 13 Pro measures 2.82" by 5.78" (6.1" diagonally) with a depth of .30 inches (see Figure 1-2).

 iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 3.07" by 6.33" (6.7" diagonally) with a depth of .30 inches (also shown in Figure 1-2).

You can get iPhone 13 and 13 mini in Starlight, Midnight, blue, pink, and a beautiful Product Red version. iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max come in gold, silver, graphite, and a great-looking Sierra Blue.

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FIGURE 1-1

Other differences between iPhone models come primarily from the current operating system, iOS 15, which I cover in the remaining chapters of the book.

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FIGURE 1-2

Not sure whether to get an iPhone 13 model? Here are a few more key differences:

 The battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is longer than the other models. For example, audio playback time on the 13 Pro Max is rated at 95 hours versus 75 hours on the 13 and 13 Pro, with the 13 mini maxing out at 55 hours.

 iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max have triple rear-facing cameras, providing amazing optical zoom, portrait mode, and other features. The 13 and 13 mini have dual rear-facing cameras.

 Screen resolution: The higher the resolution the better, especially for larger screens since you need to pack more pixels (the tiny dots of color that make up the images) into a larger space. The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro provide 2532 x 1170 resolution; 13 mini boasts 2340 x 1080; and 13 Pro Max provides a stunning 2778 x 1284.

Table 1-1 gives you a quick comparison of iPhone SE (second generation), 11, 12, 12 mini, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max (models currently sold by Apple). All costs are as of the time this book was written. (Some carriers may introduce non-contract terms.)

TABLE 1-1 iPhone Model Comparison

Model	Storage	Cost (may vary by carrier)	Carriers
SE (second generation)	64GB and 128GB	From $399	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
11	64GB and 128GB	From $499	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
12	64GB, 128GB, and 256GB	From $699	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
12 mini	64GB, 128GB, and 256GB	From $599	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
13	128GB, 256GB, and 512GB	From $799	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
13 mini	128GB, 256GB, and 512GB	From $699	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
13 Pro	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB	From $999	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile
13 Pro Max	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB	From $1,099	AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile

One exciting pricing option is the iPhone Upgrade Program. You choose your carrier, get an unlocked phone so you can change carriers, and receive Apple Care+ to cover you in case your phone has problems, all starting at a cost of $35.33 a month (depending on the iPhone model you select). The price does not include data usage from your carrier. Check out www.apple.com/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program for more information.