Apple introduces 4 new iPhone 13 models

US tech firm Apple introduced Tuesday four new iPhone13 models at a virtual event held at its headquarters in Cupertino_ California.

The new models include iPhone 13 mini_ iPhone 13 with Super Retina XDR display with A15 bionic chip_ which Apple dubbed as the fastest CPU in any smartphone with up to 50% faster than its nearest competitor.

Both supporting 5G_ they have ceramic shield at front screen with water resistance_ including dual-camera_ coming with five new colors -- pink_ blue_ midnight_ starlight_ and (PRODUCT)RED.

The dual-camera gathers 47% more light for less noise and brighter results in photos and videos_ said Apple. The two models have a cinematic mode to enable users to capture cinema-like moments in their videos_ which are shoot in Dolby Vision HDR.

While 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini has 1.5 hours longer battery life than its predecessor_ this is up to 2.5 longer for the 6.1-inch iPhone 13. They start at $699 and $799_ respectively.

The higher models_ iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max_ have three ultra-wide cameras with six times optical zoom range. Their specifications mostly speak to film makers.

They come in four colors -- graphite_ gold_ silver and blue. Their GPU provides 50% faster graphics performance than competitors_ which Apple said is the leader in the sector.

Their Super Retina XDR display comes in 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches. As for battery life_ iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max last 1.5 and 2.5 longer_ respectively_ compared to their predecessors. They start at $999 and $1_099.

For fitness users_ Apple Watch Series 7 has nearly 20% larger screen area and 40% thinner edges than the previous model_ and over 50% more screen area than Series 3. It will support Fitness+.

Dubbed as the most durable Apple Watch ever built_ Series 7 has resistance against cracks_ dust and water. Powered with WatchOS 8 that senses cycling activity_ it has an 18-hour battery life_ while it charges 33% faster than its predecessor. It starts at $399.

As for tablets_ the new iPad carries A13 bionic chip with 20% faster CPU_ GPU and neural engine than the previous one_ which Apple said it is 3 times faster than Google's Chromebook_ and 6 times faster than the top-selling Android tablet. The new tablet supports the first-generation Apple Pencil. It is powered by iPadOS 15.

The new iPad Mini_ which comes in four different colors with 5G_ has a liquid retina display with a screen size raised to 8.3 inches. It has a 40% jump in CPU performance compared to its previous model. It has a 12 MP rear camera and ability to record in 4K_ while it also supports Apple Pencil.

Both iPad models are built with a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure_ according to Apple.

Apple's iPhone smartphones by far continue to be the largest revenue generator for the company with $39.57 billion net sales in the third fiscal quarter_ up 49.8% from the same period of last year.

Net sales of iPhone climbed to $153.1 billion for the nine months ending June -- up 37.5% year-on-year_ according to the company's latest financial figures released on July 27.