Apple iPhone 13 Pro
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until September 2028 · Buy-by September 2026
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~7-year update track record — on that basis the iPhone 13 Pro should be supported until around September 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 2.3 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified June 2026).
Source: endoflife.date (community-tracked) · last verified 2026-06-11 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
3% cheaper than the $300–600 median ($12.15/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
The cheapest iPhone with a 120Hz display and telephoto lens at ~$321 used — but with an estimated two-plus years of updates left, it's a buy-cheap-or-skip proposition, not a long-term keeper.
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz and 3x telephoto for barely more than a base iPhone 13
- 6GB RAM ages better than the standard 13's 4GB
- A15 Bionic still smooth on the current iOS
- Macro photography and strong video for the price
Cons
- Estimated support ends around September 2028 — roughly $11.60 per month of remaining safe use
- Lightning port — a dead-end connector in 2026
- Heavy at 204g, and used batteries are 4-5 years old
- No Apple Intelligence
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 12MP — f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS |
| ultra-wide | 12MP — with macro mode |
| telephoto 3x | 12MP |
| front | 12MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 3,095 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm |
| Weight | 204 g |
| Materials | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass back, Ceramic Shield front |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | iOS 15 at launch — currently runs the latest iOS |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Lightning |
| Update policy | ~7 years of updates (our estimate from Apple's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Is the iPhone 13 Pro still supported in 2026?
Yes — it runs the latest iOS in 2026, and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27. On Apple's typical seven-year pattern we estimate updates until around September 2028, about two years and three months away.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro worth buying used in 2026?
Only at the low end of its price range. At ~$321 with about 27 months of estimated support, you're paying ~$11.60 per month of safe use. A used iPhone 14 Pro often costs only ~$50 more and adds a year of support, the 48MP camera, and Dynamic Island — check that price first.
Does the iPhone 13 Pro have 120Hz?
Yes — it was the first iPhone with ProMotion, Apple's adaptive 120Hz display. In 2026 it remains the cheapest way into a 120Hz iPhone, since the base iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16 all shipped with 60Hz panels.
How much longer will the iPhone 13 Pro get updates?
We estimate until roughly September 2028 — seven years after launch — based on Apple's documented track record. Note that endoflife.date lists it as 'discontinued' from 2022, but that's when Apple stopped selling it; software support has continued without interruption.
Compare it
Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-11.