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Updated January 10, 2024·
The iPhone 14 provides slightly improved camera quality for both photos and videos over the iPhone 13, and it comes with more RAM which could enhance overall performance. Additionally, it has a marginally better battery life. However, these enhancements come with a higher price tag than the iPhone 13. Both models have the same screen size and resolution, same design and materials, and neither has a high-refresh rate display. If camera improvements and slight performance boosts are worth the extra cost to you, go for the iPhone 14; otherwise, the iPhone 13 offers a very similar experience for a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13
- The Apple iPhone 13 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14.
Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14
- Good battery life
Key differences
Video Quality
8.0
8.8
The Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 13 both have very good videos, though the Apple iPhone 14 takes somewhat better videos.
The iPhone 14 takes excellent videos because it offers the best video stabilization and video low light performance, and it also has excellent video dynamic range and microphone quality, improving overall clarity and detail in various conditions. While the iPhone 13 takes very good videos with very good ratings in the same categories, the iPhone 14 edges it out particularly in low light performance and stabilization, which are crucial for capturing high-quality videos in less than ideal lighting and while in motion.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple iPhone 14 to have very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 13 has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 14 offers a broadly similar camera set up to the iPhone 13, but with noticeable enhancements, especially in software processing and low light capabilities. While both have very good selfie cameras, the iPhone 14 takes clearer and more detailed photos thanks to its very good dynamic range and low light performance, up from the good ratings in these areas for the iPhone 13.
Photo Quality
7.5
7.9
The Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 13 both have good photos.
The Apple iPhone 14 takes excellent photos partly due to its higher selfie score compared to the iPhone 13, which is important for front-facing camera quality. Additionally, the iPhone 14 has improvements in photos software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, indicating an overall enhancement in camera capabilities.
Battery
7.1 Hours
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Apple iPhone 14 has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 13 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Apple iPhone 14 is 6.1 inches.
Cost
$630
$629
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The Apple iPhone 13 has a price of $630 and the Apple iPhone 14 costs $629.
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How the Apple iPhone 13 and the Apple iPhone 14 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$630 | $629 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Apple | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | iOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 24, 2021 | September 16, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2532 x 1170 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 460 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | A15 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.1 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3240 mAh | 3279 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 5.78" x 2.81" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.14 oz | 6.07 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Green, Red | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
Custom ROM Support | |||
Custom ROM Support | No | No | |
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James Peckham | September 2022
"The iPhone 13 isn’t a game changer for Apple’s series of smartphones, but it’s an important iteration that offers better battery life, a better processor and an upgraded camera setup than iPhones that have gone before it. If you’re looking for a fast and capable smartphone, and don’t need the extra features of the pricier Pro model, this is a top choice."
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Lance Ulanoff | October 2022
"The iPhone 14 is a capable smartphone with a seriously snappy CPU, lovely screen, and good cameras. The iPhone 14’s camera array is better than the iPhone 13’s, and will make most mobile photogs very happy. It also lasts more than a day on a single charge. This isn’t the fastest or most feature-rich iPhone, but it’s light, fast, and attractive."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
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