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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14

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Starting at

£199

£779 new

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£849 new

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4.6/5 (130 reviews)
4.7/5 (55 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.1-inch screen size, the same A15 Bionic chip and the same 12MP main camera. The iPhone 13 has the lower launch price. The iPhone 14 counters with longer OS support until about 2029 (est.), more memory with 6GB of RAM and longer battery life.

At 128GB, the iPhone 13 launched at £779 and the iPhone 14 at £849.

Available models

iPhone 13

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 14

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 13 64/100
iPhone 14 70/100

The iPhone 14 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2029 (est.) against about 2028 (est.) on the iPhone 13.

Software support:The iPhone 13 should get OS updates until about 2028 (est.) and the iPhone 14 until about 2029 (est.). That gives the iPhone 14 the longer support window.

Weight:The iPhone 13 weighs 173g and the iPhone 14 172g, so the iPhone 14 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2021
2022Newer

Updates until (est.)

2028
2029Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

173g
172gLighter

Release date

24 September 2021
16 September 2022

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Performance

iPhone 13 52/100
iPhone 14 63/100

The same A15 Bionic chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Memory:The iPhone 14 has 6GB of RAM against 4GB on the iPhone 13, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes.

Chip

A15 Bionic
A15 Bionic

RAM

4GB
6GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

No
No

Screen quality

iPhone 13 62/100
iPhone 14 62/100

The same 6.1-inch size and the same 60Hz refresh rate on both.

Panel:Both use the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2532 x 1170.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 1200 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.1"
6.1"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
60Hz

Resolution

2532 x 1170
2532 x 1170

Peak brightness

1200 nits (maker figure)
1200 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 13 29/100
iPhone 14 29/100

The same 12MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Neither has a telephoto lens, so the same digital zoom only.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision, the same top setting.

Main camera

12MP
12MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

None
None

Optical zoom

None
None

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

Battery

iPhone 13 56/100
iPhone 14 58/100

The iPhone 14 lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 20 hours of video against 19.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 13 at up to 19 hours of video playback and the iPhone 14 at up to 20 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 14 has the bigger battery, 3279mAh against 3240mAh.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: MagSafe 15W, Qi2.

Battery

3240mAh
3279mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2
MagSafe 15W, Qi2

Video playback (maker)

Up to 19 hours
Up to 20 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 13 58/100
iPhone 14 64/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6.

Bluetooth:The iPhone 13 has Bluetooth 5.0 and the iPhone 14 Bluetooth 5.3.

Port:Both have the same Lightning (USB 2) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

Lightning (USB 2)
Lightning (USB 2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 13 if you want the lower launch price. Buy the iPhone 14 if you want longer OS support until about 2029 (est.) and more memory with 6GB of RAM.

Buy the iPhone 13 if

  • You want the lower launch price
Shop from £199

Buy the iPhone 14 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2029 (est.)
  • You want more memory with 6GB of RAM
  • You want longer battery life
Shop from £259.19

FAQs

The iPhone 13 should get OS updates until about 2028 (est.) and the iPhone 14 until about 2029 (est.). That gives the iPhone 14 the longer support window.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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