iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13: main differences and similarities. In 2021, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 as the successor to the popular iPhone 12, with improved rear cameras, longer battery life, the A15 Bionic chip, and more. As devices that are more affordable than the Pro models, but more full-featured than the low-cost iPhone SE, the iPhone 14 will likely be the most popular option among the new iPhone models.
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As the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 look set to share a large number of features, should you consider sticking with the iPhone 13 to save money? Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPhones is best for you.
Comparing the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14
Similarities:
- OLED Super Retina XDR display with HDR, True Tone, P3 wide color, Haptic Touch, and 800 nits max brightness (typical)
- Face ID
- 6GHz 5G connectivity (and mmWave in the U.S.)
- A15 Bionic chip
- Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) and dual eSIM support
- ƒ/1.6 Wide rear camera
- Photography features including Night mode, Deep Fusion, True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Portrait mode, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, and more
- Videography features including 4K video recording at up to 60fps, HDR video recording up to 4K at 60fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision, Audio zoom, slo-mo video up to 240fps at 1080p, Night mode Time-lapse, and more
- Cinematic mode video recording with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
- Ceramic Shield front
- IP68 rated splash, water, and dust resistance
- Aerospace-grade aluminum
- MagSafe and Qi wireless charging
- Lightning connector
- Available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, and PRODUCT(RED) color options
- The iPhone 14 is still expected to offer a number of key upgrades over the iPhone 13, such as more memory and improved cameras.
Differences:
iPhone 13
- Available in 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch display sizes
- A15 Bionic chip with four-core GPU
- 4GB of LPDDR 4X memory
- 12MP ƒ/2.4 Ultra Wide camera
- 12MP ƒ/2.2 Wide front-facing camera with fixed focus
- Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
- Available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Green, and PRODUCT(RED)
iPhone 14
- Available 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes
- A15 Bionic chip with minor performance improvements and potentially a five-core GPU
- 6GB of LPDDR 4X memory
- 12MP ƒ/1.8 Ultra Wide camera
- 12MP ƒ/1.9 Wide front-facing camera with autofocus
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- New, more efficient 5G chip that could prolong battery life
- Satellite-based emergency features to allow users to send messages in emergency situations and report major emergencies
- Available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Purple, and PRODUCT(RED)
