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
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
139
audio
142
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (158)
135
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (149)
146
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (162)
146
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (162)
85
Asus ROG Phone 5
Best: Asus ROG Phone 5 (157)
134
Honor Magic3 Pro+
Best: Honor Magic3 Pro+ (147)
121
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (146)
110
Vivo X Fold
Best: Vivo X Fold (159)
130
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (170)
142
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (145)
149
Black Shark 5 Pro
Best: Black Shark 5 Pro (166)
Please be aware that beyond this point, we have not modified the initial test results. While data and products remain fully comparable, you might encounter mentions and references to the previous scores.
Position in Global Ranking

18
th
4. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
149
11. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
142
15. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
140
18. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
139
18. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
139
25. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
137
32. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
134
34. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
133
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
133
34. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
133
34. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
133
46. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
130
47. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
129
50. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
128
55. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
127
55. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
127
58. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
126
63. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
125
63. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
125
63. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
125
66. Lenovo Legion Phone 2 Pro
124
69. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
122
69. Apple iPhone SE (2020)
122
72. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
121
76. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
76. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Snapdragon)
120
76. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
120
79. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
119
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
118
85. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
118
96. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
116
96. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
116
96. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+
116
102. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
115
102. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
115
106. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
114
108. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos)
113
108. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Exynos)
113
116. Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
112
122. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
109
129. Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
108
136. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
105
136. Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
105
136. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
105
145. Motorola Edge 20 Pro
102
149. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition
97
157. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
93
162. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
86
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking

11
th
2. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
149
6. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
142
9. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
140
11. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
139
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
139
16. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
137
20. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
134
21. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
133
21. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
133
30. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
130
31. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
129
35. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
125
35. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
125
37. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
121
41. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
45. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
118
45. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
118
49. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
116
49. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
116
52. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
115
53. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
114
54. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (Exynos)
113
54. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (Exynos)
113
61. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
109
65. Lenovo Legion Phone Pro
105
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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