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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14

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iPhone 13

iPhone 13

  • 174 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 46,000In Stock
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iPhone 14

iPhone 14

  • 172 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 52,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.1-inch OLED screen, Apple A15 Bionic processor and IP68 rating, the iPhone 14 is the better buy: it has more RAM (6 GB).

Weight

iPhone 13
174 g
iPhone 14
172 g

Performance

iPhone 13
Apple GPU (4-core graphics) graphics
iPhone 14
Apple GPU (5-core graphics) graphics

Memory

iPhone 13
4 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 14
6 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

iPhone 13
3,240 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 14
3,279 mAh battery capacity

Stored energy

iPhone 13
12.41 Wh of stored energy
iPhone 14
12.68 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 13

  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics) graphics.

iPhone 14

  • More memory: 6 GB RAM (vs 4 GB).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Newer iOS 16 (vs iOS 15).

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PriorityiPhone 13iPhone 14
Display6.1-inch OLED display, 460 ppi6.1-inch OLED display, 460 ppi
Memory4 GB RAM6 GB RAM
Battery capacity3,240 mAh battery3,279 mAh battery
Weight174 g172 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareiOS 15iOS 16

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 13Apple iPhone 14
Announced2021, September 142022, September 07
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2021, September 24Available. Released 2022, September 16
Model numbersA2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5A2882, A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, iphone14,7
SAR (US)1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 775519 (v9); GeekBench: 4645 (v5.1); GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 817125 (v9); GeekBench: 4761 (v5.1); GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Measured display brightness802 nits max brightness (measured)804 nits max brightness (measured)
Tested cameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.5 LUFS (Very good)-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Tested battery (old)Endurance rating 89hEndurance rating 90h

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight174 g (6.14 oz)172 g (6.07 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.0% screen-to-body ratio~86.0% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
ProcessorApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Process node5 nm5 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
RAM4GB6GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
BatteryLi-Ion 3240 mAh (12.41 Wh)Li-Ion 3279 mAh (12.68 Wh)
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 updateWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
Operating systemiOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2633, A2634, A2635; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2482, A26311, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2882, A2884; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2649, A2881; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2883
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2633; 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/mmWave - A2482; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2631; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2634, A26351, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2882, A2884; 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/mmWave - A2649; 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 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2881; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2883
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportUltra Wideband (UWB) support
Satellite features—Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsStarlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, GreenMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 13iPhone 14
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

The iPhone 14 is the better buy for almost everyone, with more RAM.

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