A bigger drawback is that this mode is capped at 1080p, as you can’t record Cinematic mode in 4K. You don’t have to lift a finger and it works (almost) like magic.Ĭinematic mode isn’t perfect, as the iPhone 13 sometimes took a second to recognize faster moving subjects (our younger golden retriever). This effect brings depth of field to your footage and automatically changes the focus to various subjects depending on what’s happening in the frame, such as someone turning their head to talk to another person. And that’s thanks to a new feature called Cinematic mode. The iPhone 13 is the rare smartphone that can make you feel like a director as you shoot videos. Superior Dolby Vision HDR video quality.Cinematic mode automatically changes focus on subjects while adding bokeh.While the result is a bit on the fuzzy side, the iPhone 13 captures a brighter pink in the hydrangea flowers and the surrounding leaves are brighter. In many shooting situations, the iPhone 13 was on par with the iPhone 12, but I did notice a marked improvement in Night mode. The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s pic is plenty sharp but looks a bit flat. The orange pumpkin sign looks more vibrant and brighter, as do the surrounding real-life pumpkins. The iPhone 13 also delivered a better looking shot of these Halloween decorations. The water looks more vibrant and translucent, and the iPhone 13 does a better job rendering the shadows around the wood. In this photo taken at the Manasquan reservoir in New Jersey, you can see how superior the iPhone 13’s camera is compared to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. It’s not that easy to switch this effect on the fly, as you have to tap a setting and then select the style you want, but I like that you can customize your own styles. For example, the rich contrast mode made the shot look less hazy, while the vibrant setting made the coleus plants pop more along with the tree in the background.
I tried out the feature with a series of portraits, and I appreciated the difference between styles. This Super Retina XDR display is now 28% brighter than the iPhone 12 it’s also rated at 800 nits, compared to 600 nits for last year’s phone.
I didn’t need a sensor in the display like many Android phones now support a Touch ID sensor embedded in the power button like on the iPad mini 6 would have been fine.įor now, it appears the iPhone 13 is having a problem unlocking with the Apple Watch in some cases.
Unfortunately, the iPhone 13 doesn’t offer Touch ID, an upgrade many of us would have appreciated since Face ID doesn’t work well with masks. And you get the same IP68 water resistance as before. Otherwise, the iPhone 13 offers the same tough CeramicShield display up front, durable glass back and flat edges. First, the cameras on the rear are now arranged diagonally instead of vertically. There’s really two design changes of note for the iPhone 13.
Dionne actually looked friendly for a change - and, more importantly, she connected with the camera. Jaslene gave her signature fierce look, which the judges later lambasted her for (but remember, she has the potential to bring it, as we saw with the Janice Dickinson-esque pose a few weeks ago). Even though they still had a theme to work with, the girls had a lot more leeway in how they chose to connect with the camera. The shoot, which featured the models doing Aboriginal dances, was a telling one to have at this juncture.