Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Known Problems
Problems documented for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, each with its source.
Battery wear
moderateApple designs the batteries in iPhone 14 models and earlier to keep 80% of their original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. If you're charging more and more often, Apple says it might be time to service the battery.
How often it gets fixed: Volunteers at community repair events fixed 46% of the phones brought in with battery or charging problems, where the outcome was logged. 789 repair attempts, Open Repair Data.
Is the battery on your Apple iPhone 13 Pro worth fixing? Get a verdictCharging stops from a dirty port
minorApple says a dirty or damaged charging port can trigger the "accessory not supported" alert, and its steps for an iPhone that won't charge include removing any debris from the port.
Dropped calls (improved in iOS 15.1.1)
minorApple says iOS 15.1.1 improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models. If calls keep dropping, check you're on iOS 15.1.1 or later before suspecting the hardware.
Face ID lost after a third-party screen repair
moderateOn iPhone 13 models, a screen replaced outside Apple disabled Face ID, because the phone couldn't pair with the new screen. Apple lifted that restriction in iOS 15.2 in December 2021, so update before a screen repair.
Unlock with Apple Watch fails (fixed in iOS 15.0.1)
minorApple's iOS 15.0.1 notes list a fix for an issue where some users couldn't unlock iPhone 13 models with Apple Watch. If your watch won't unlock your phone, update before anything else.
Water resistance wears off
moderateApple rates the iPhone 13 Pro IP68 to a depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes, but says the resistance isn't permanent and might decrease with normal wear. Liquid damage isn't covered under warranty.
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