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4 Reasons We Loved Using the iPhone 13

When Apple announced its latest and greatest gadgets earlier this fall at its annual iPhone event, I was all in on maximalism. Sure, the iPhone 13 and 13 mini looked good to me—but the 13 Pro Max model, with its next-level specs and massive display, was the only real focus of my attention. I had been using the 11 Pro Max as my everyday device for the better part of two years at that point. I loved the Pro model's three-camera array, and I felt that the giant-sized screen's expanse made the extra bulk well worth the squeeze on my pockets.

So while I dutifully noted the improvements Apple was introducing to the flagship device in my coverage of the event, I wasn't exactly planning to pick up a standard 13 if I could get my hands on the Pro Max. I thought the 13 might not be enough phone for me, since I was used to the Pro experience. I had two full years of pictures and videos using three cameras, after all.

Then I was given the chance to review the standard iPhone 13 instead of the Pro version. I spent a few weeks using the device as my personal handset—and I quickly realized that I was working with more than enough phone for all the things I want to do in my day-to-day life. If you're someone who needs a phone that can handle daily tasks with lightning speed, take grid-worthy photos for social media, and record eye-popping video clips, the iPhone 13 is absolutely up to the task.

- Brett Williams, NASM (Men's Health Fitness Editor)