The iPhone 13 Pro is the second model from the top of the top in Apple’s 2021 smartphone line-up. The main difference to the top-of-the-line iPhone 13 Pro Max is the smaller 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, Both models are powered by the A15 Bionic chipset.
On the audio playback front, the iPhone 13 Pro shares the same audio specs as the other 13-series phones, including partnering with Dolby Labs to deliver an immersive stereo reproduction. As for recording, the audio zoom algorithm is still implemented when filming videos.
With the two devices sharing the same audio specs, one would expect the iPhone 13 Pro’s test results and scores to be identical to those of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. We have confirmed this by putting the iPhone 13 Pro through the DXOMARK Audio test suite.
Key audio specifications include:
- Two speakers (up front-firing, and bottom side-firing)
- Audio zoom
- Dolby Atmos
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes (for calls)
- User‑configurable maximum volume limit
Test summary
Apple iPhone 13 Pro

75
audio
74
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (89)
74
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (81)
74
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (88)
73
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (85)
84
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Best: Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (96)
79
Honor Magic3 Pro+
Best: Honor Magic3 Pro+ (91)
64
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (81)
56
Black Shark 4S Pro
Best: Black Shark 4S Pro (78)
75
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (99)
79
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (97)
51
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (60)
Position in Global Ranking

9
th
7. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
77
9. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
75
15. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
74
18. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
73
18. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
73
22. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
72
22. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
72
24. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
71
24. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
71
24. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
71
35. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
70
35. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
70
44. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
69
44. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
69
44. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
69
50. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
68
50. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
68
50. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
68
59. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
66
59. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
66
59. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
66
59. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+
66
82. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
62
84. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
61
89. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
59
101. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
54
107. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
51
111. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
47
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking

4
th
2. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
77
4. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
75
8. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
74
11. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
72
11. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
72
13. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
71
13. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
71
13. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
71
18. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
70
18. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
70
21. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
69
24. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
68
24. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
68
27. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
66
27. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
66
27. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
66
39. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
61
41. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
59
Playback
Pros
- Very consistent performances among all attributes
- Pleasant tonal balance, with added low mid warmth compared to previous iPhone generations
- Precise localizability and very good wideness despite stereo being inverted
Cons
- Stereo is still inverted in the Music app, as it is with all iPhones
- Bass distortion at maximum volume
Recording
Pros
- Natural Timbre, especially consistent in high-SPL scenarios
- Accurate envelope rendition
- Good localizability and impressive wideness even in portrait mode
- Good recording loudness and excellent resilience to high pressure levels
- Mostly artifacts-free
Cons
- Dark Timbre, lacking brightness and clarity
- Below average SNR and intelligibility
- Impaired distance rendition
Given the identical results, we are posting only this short article on the iPhone 13 Pro. For the full set of measurements and the complete analysis, please click on the link below and read the full review of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Go to the audio review of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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