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iPhone 13 at a glance
7/10GetLow rating
Our take, in a number
Provisional · Specification-based
The A15 chip, OLED display and 128GB starting storage remain a sensible basic iPhone package. A 60Hz screen, Lightning charging and age limit its appeal unless the total price is comfortably below newer models.
Why this rating?
GetLow editorial assessment, . We weigh the published features, practical compromises, intended buyer and value proposition described in this guide. This is a qualitative judgement, not a calculated benchmark or customer average.
9–10: exceptional on paper; 8–8.5: a strong shortlist choice; 7–7.5: good for the right buyer; 5–6.5: substantial compromises; 1–4.5: difficult to recommend.
We have not hands-on tested this phone. Real-world speed, photo quality and battery endurance are not proven by this score. Basic and accessibility phones are judged for their intended use, not as flagship substitutes. For refurbished phones, the score describes the model, not the condition or battery of an individual unit. A score is not a rating of every contract: compare the current total cost separately.
Start with the size, camera and storage you need. The lowest monthly price alone does not tell you whether this is the right phone.
What to weigh up
Check the exact storage, colour and condition on the retailer page. Refurbished grades, battery policies and warranties vary.
Worth the upgrade?
Compare it with the phone you already own. Pay for a useful improvement, not just a newer model name.
About this guide: GetLow explains published specifications and compares UK contract listings. It is not a hands-on laboratory test. Battery and charging figures depend on the manufacturer's test conditions; everyday results vary.
Is the iPhone 13 worth buying?
A brilliant-value refurbished iPhone with a bigger battery than the 12 and Apple's reliable A15 chip.
Best bits
Bigger 3240mAh battery than the iPhone 12
Fast A15 Bionic with long iOS support
Excellent 6.1-inch OLED
5G and IP68 build
Watch-outs
60Hz screen, no ProMotion
20W charging is slow
No dedicated telephoto
Notch design is dated
2026 buyer guide
Apple iPhone 13 in 2026
The iPhone 13 improved on the 12 with a larger battery and the A15 Bionic, and is now one of the smartest refurbished buys around.
Live price position
Judge the iPhone 13 by today's whole-contract price
GetLow currently checks 153 iPhone 13 contract offers across 7 retailers and 5 networks. The market starts at £11.99 a month, £0.00 upfront and £394.36 in total after currently stated promotional savings.
Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.
Monthly pricesFrom £11.99
Upfront pricesFrom £0.00
Total contract costFrom £394.36
Current conditionCurrent offers include both new and refurbished listings, so compare like with like.
Live model price comparison
How does the Apple iPhone 13 price compare with nearby phones?
This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.
Read each difference against the bold iPhone 13 baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.
Model
Monthly price
Data
Lowest total cost
Difference vs iPhone 13
Cheapest listing
iPhone 13
£13.99/month
50GB
£394.36
Baseline
Refurbished
iPhone 11
£14.00/month
100GB
£470.00
£75.64 more
Refurbished
iPhone 14
£13.99/month
50GB
£474.36
£80.00 more
Refurbished
iPhone 16e
£22.00/month
100MB
£564.00
£169.64 more
New
iPhone 17e
£27.99/month
200GB
£716.36
£322.00 more
New
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The Apple iPhone 13 is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from Apple, or with the wider market when fewer than three Apple models are available.
Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.
The sweet-spot iPhone
The iPhone 13 keeps the flat-edged design and a superb 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, with IP68 protection. At 174g it feels solid without being heavy.
The big upgrade over the 12 is battery life: the larger 3240mAh cell comfortably gets most people through a day, which makes the 13 the more sensible everyday buy.
Reliable power and a strong camera
The A15 Bionic is still quick for everything and keeps getting iOS updates, so a refurbished iPhone 13 is a genuinely future-proof choice. 5G is included.
The dual 12MP wide and ultrawide cameras are excellent, with strong low-light performance. Charging is a modest 20W wired and 15W MagSafe.
Who should buy it on contract?
The iPhone 13 is for anyone who wants a great everyday iPhone with solid battery life at a low refurbished price. Buying Like New on a UK contract is smart value; compare total cost on GetLow.
New and refurbished buying checks
Protect the saving before you order
Current offers include both new and refurbished listings, so compare like with like. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.
Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.
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Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits
Is the Apple iPhone 13 right for you?
Buy the iPhone 13 if
Buy it if you want the best-value everyday iPhone with solid battery life and long support.
Choose another phone if
Skip it if you want a high-refresh screen or a telephoto camera.
Colours and images
iPhone 13 is available in Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.
Green
Green gives the iPhone 13 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Pink
Pink gives the iPhone 13 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Blue
Blue gives the iPhone 13 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Midnight
Midnight gives the iPhone 13 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Starlight
Starlight gives the iPhone 13 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
(PRODUCT)RED
(PRODUCT)RED gives the iPhone 13 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Which storage should you buy?
Apple iPhone 13 storage options include 128GB. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.
128GBAvailable from £11.99/mo
Full iPhone 13 specs
These are the buyer-facing specs that matter most when comparing contract deals.
Specifications are manufacturer or catalogue claims, not GetLow laboratory measurements. Missing information is not a zero or proof that a feature is absent. Retailer stock and delivery can change before checkout.
Yes. Its A15 Bionic chip keeps getting iOS updates for years, so a refurbished iPhone 13 stays secure and viable well beyond a 24-month contract.
Is the iPhone 13 battery better than the 12?
Yes, noticeably. The larger 3240mAh cell comfortably gets most people through a full day, which is the 13's biggest improvement over the iPhone 12.
Does the iPhone 13 have 5G?
Yes, it works across UK 5G networks for faster data where coverage exists.
Is the screen high refresh?
No, it runs at 60Hz — ProMotion is reserved for the Pro models — but the OLED panel quality is excellent.
Is it worth buying refurbished?
Absolutely. A Like New iPhone 13 gives you a great screen, solid battery and long iOS support for far less than a new phone.
The verdict
The iPhone 13 is the value sweet spot of refurbished iPhones: a great screen, the reliable A15 chip and, crucially, a bigger battery than the 12. Compare it on GetLow by total contract cost.
