Question 1

How much does the iPhone 13 cost in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

The Apple iPhone 13 costs between R 6 369 - R 19 012 in South Africa.

Question 2

What are the dimensions of the iPhone 13?

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From top to bottom, it is 14.6cm x 7.1cm x 0.76cm.

Question 3

Is the iPhone 13 water-resistant?

Accepted Answer

The iPhone 13 is water-resistant. It has a rating of “IP68” which means it's fully protected from dust and can handle being underwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 meters. If your phone gets dropped in a puddle, or a shallow pool, or gets wet from the rain, it will be just fine.

Question 4

What processor does the iPhone 13 have?

Accepted Answer

Each new chipset created by Apple finds a way to blow our minds with the innovation and improvements in technology. The A15 Bionic chip includes a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 for efficiency. It also has a 4-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Imagine completing 15.8 trillion tasks per second? Well, the A15 Bionic can do that! The A15 Bionic is powered by 15 billion transistors which powers the iPhone 13 every second of the day. This is up from 11.4 billion in the iPhone 12, making the 13 the fastest and smartest iPhone ever. The chip also has an image signal processor for performing background tasks that you wouldn’t even know is happening such as reducing photo noise.

Question 5

How much capacity (GB) does the iPhone 13 have?

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You can get the iPhone 13 with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of space. For a better picture on how much 256GB is, it equates to an average amount of 73,224 photos!

Question 6

How much RAM does the iPhone 13 come with?

Accepted Answer

The phone comes with 6G of RAM.

Question 7

How many megapixels does the iPhone 13 camera have?

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The iPhone 13 has two 12-megapixel rear cameras: one with a wide (ƒ/1.6 aperture) lens and the other with an ultra-wide (ƒ/2.4 aperture) lens. The front, or selfie camera, has a 12-megapixel camera with an ƒ/2.2 aperture lens.

Question 8

Does the iPhone 13 camera have portrait mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, portrait mode is available. Portrait mode focuses on the subject of the photo and blurs the background, providing more depth.

Question 9

How do you take a photo with bokeh effects on the iPhone 13?

Accepted Answer

Open your Camera app, then select ‘Portrait” on the right side. Your lighting options will appear on your screen such as Natural Light, Studio, Contour and Stage Light. After selecting your lighting, hold up your phone and focus on the person you’d like to photograph.

Question 10

How to use optical zoom on an iPhone 13:

Accepted Answer

When taking a photo, there is a 2x zoom option on the screen. Taping this will give you 2X optical zoom. If you hold the 2x button, it will expand to give you further digital zoom options. In other words, anytime you use zoom up to 2x, it will automatically be optical zoom.

Question 11

How to use the screen recording feature in the iPhone 13:

Accepted Answer

You can easily record a demonstration of something from your phone using the built-in screen recorder. - Make sure your phone is updated to iOS 15 - Go to your Settings, then select Control Centre. Tap into ‘Customise Controls’ then add “Screen Recording” to the list - Exit your settings and then head to your homescreen. Swipe up the Control Centre and select the little white circle in the square icon. This is the Screen Recording icon. - The recorder will count down from 3 and then whatever actions you take on your iPhone will be recorded. - Once you’re done, tap the red recording timer at the top of your screen to stop the recording. You can find your recording in your camera roll and edit it just like a standard video such as trimming the start and end of it. Or, you can edit it in iMovie which comes free with your iPhone.

Question 12

Does the iPhone 13 need a case or cover?

Accepted Answer

We would recommend that you invest in a case or cover for the iPhone 13. A good cover can protect your phone from cracked screens, from drops, dents, dirt, scratches and help keep it looking like new for when you’d like to sell it.

Question 13

How long does the battery last in the iPhone 13?

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The iPhone 13 has a battery of 3,227 mAh. Video playback: Up to 19 hours. Video playback (streamed): Up to 15 hours. Audio playback: Up to 75 hours.

Question 14

How heavy is the iPhone 13?

Accepted Answer

The iPhone 13 weighs 174 grams.

Question 15

Does the iPhone 13 support wireless charging?

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Yes, the iPhone 13 supports wireless charging via any Qi-certified wireless charger, and also supports fast wireless charging, which can charge your phone from 0% to 50% in around 30 minutes. To use fast wireless charging, you'll need a compatible fast wireless charger like the Apple MagSafe Charger, and a power adapter that supports at least 20W or higher.

Question 16

What is the best wireless charger for iPhone 13?

Accepted Answer

The best wireless charger for the iPhone 13 is the Apple MagSafe Charger, followed by the the Anker PowerWave Magnetic Pad, and then the Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charger.

Question 17

Is the iPhone 13 compatible with the magnetic card holder cases?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the iPhone 13 is compatible with the magnetic card holder cases.

Question 18

What is the best card holder case for the iPhone 13?

Accepted Answer

The Apple Leather Wallet with MagSafe, a slim, stylish cardholder that attaches to the back of the iPhone 13 using MagSafe technology. It can hold up to three cards and is made from high-quality leather.

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