The iPhone 13, which was once the top level device of Apple, is now available in India at the best purchase price of Rs 44,990. If you use eligible bank offers, you can bring the price down to Rs 43,990. It is an attractive deal for someone in 2025 who wants to buy an iPhone without spending too much. But here the real question is-should you now buy a three-year-old iPhone that Apple’s new iPhone 16E is available for just Rs 7,000 (after discount)? For most people, there is no answer. The iPhone 16E is a better option until you are not working with a very tight budget and cannot go beyond Rs 44,000. This provides sufficient improvement to justify high price.

Why is iPhone 16E worth of extra money?

The iPhone 16E currently sells for around Rs 50,900 after the discount, and yes, it is more expensive than the iPhone 13. But the upgrade you get with it is a strong case. The largest is an A18 chip – the same processor that gives strength to the flagship iPhone 16. It is fast, more efficient and most important, it enables support for Apple Intelligence – AI AI facilitates the AII facilities that the iPhone 13 cannot run yet. Therefore, if you are someone who wants to take your phone for a few years and remain updated with new features, it makes it worth considering 16E alone.

Another important joint is the action button, which replaces the old muted switch. You can quickly adapt to this button to open the camera, turn on the torch or do other tasks with single press. This is one of those small things that actually make daily use more convenient. In addition, the iPhone 16E also comes with a USB Type-C port-a major change from the lightening port of the iPhone 13. While the speed of transfer is not superfast, it is still more practical and works with more chargers and cables that you already have possible.

Battery life also gets a big boost. The iPhone 13 had a good performance, but the battery backup was not its strong point. With the iPhone 16E, Apple reportedly is a 4,005mAh battery pair, promising video playback for 26 hours – one step from 19 hours of iPhone 13. In our review of 16E, we found that the phone ran through a full day with regular use.

The camera has also been improved. The iPhone 16E receives a 48-megapixel primary rear sensor, capable of capturing more detailed photos, compared to the 12-megapixel camera on the iPhone 13. It also supports 2x defective zoom, which does not do the old model. He said, the selfie camera is the same on the phone-a 12-megapixel front shooter.

Is iPhone 13 still worth buying in 2025?

If your budget is limited to around Rs 44,000, and you really want an iPhone, yes, the iPhone 13 still offers decent values. It has smooth performance, a reliable camera, and will get iOS updates for a few more years. But it is also showing symptoms of age. There is no USB Type-C port, no action button, and there is no support for Apple Intelligence-a characteristics that are quickly becoming standard in Apple’s ecosystem.

The iPhone 16E is not a big jump in design or feel, but it is a much more complete and a device ready for the future. For only Rs 7,000 more, you are getting access to a new processor, better battery life, updated port and AI-operated features. As long as you are actually increasing your budget with the iPhone 13, the iPhone 16E is a smart option in 16E 2025.