This comparison of the iPhone 13 series vs the iPhone 14 series will come in handy if you are looking for an upgrade or you want to gain information.
Background
While social media is full of jokes about the similarities between these two giants in terms of their looks. However, neither they are right nor wrong.
Thus this detailed comparison between iPhone 13 series and iPhone 14 series will guide you to make a decision to continue with the jokes or to buy one.
Apart from the similar looks (which is exactly what iterative upgrade means) which was always the case with iPhone during a new iPhone series launch, may it be with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and iPhone 8, or even the iPhone X and iPhone XS, the best part is the introduction of some features that we longed for on the Non-pro variants of the iPhone.
Table of comparison
| iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (3rd Generation) | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Colors available | Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Alpine Green, Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, Graphite | Alpine Green, Sierra Blue, Silver, Gold, Graphite | Midnight, Starlight, Red | Purple, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Purple, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black | Purple, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red |
| Price (Buying link) | Starting at $699 | Starting at $599 | Available at authorized resellers | Available at authorized resellers | Starting at $429 | Starting at $799 | Starting at $899 | Starting at $999 | Starting at $1099 |
| Capacity | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Display | Super Retina XDR, 6.1 inch OLED, HDR, 2532×1170 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 5.4 inch OLED, HDR, 2340×1080 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 6.1 inch OLED, HDR, 2532×1170 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 6.7 inch OLED, HDR, 2778×1284 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Retina XDR, 4.7 inch LCD, 1334×750 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 6.1 inch OLED, HDR, 2532×1170 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 6.7 inch OLED, HDR, 2778×1284 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 6.1 inch OLED, HDR, 2556×1179 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display | Super Retina XDR, 6.7 inch OLED, HDR, 2796×1290 resolution, Haptic touch, Wide color display |
| Size and Weight | Height: 5.78 inches Width: 2.82 inches Weight: 6.14 ounces | Height: 5.18 inches Width: 2.53 inches Weight: 4.97 ounces | Height: 5.78 inches Width: 2.82 inches Weight: 7.19 ounces | Height: 6.33 inches Width: 3.07 inches Weight: 8.46 ounces | Height: 5.45 inches Width: 2.65 inches Weight: 5.09 ounces | Height: 5.78 inches Width: 2.82 inches Weight: 6.07 ounces | Height: 6.33 inches Width: 3.07 inches Weight: 7.16 ounces | Height: 5.81 inches Width: 2.81 inches Weight: 7.27 ounces | Height: 6.33 inches Width: 3.05 inches Weight: 8.47 ounces |
| Dust, Water and Splash Resistant | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 | Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes, under IEC standard 60529 |
| Chip | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 4 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 4 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 4 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine | A15 Bionic chip, 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU, and 16 core neural engine |
| Camera | Dual 12MP(Main, ultra-wide), 2x-5x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Dual 12MP(Main, ultra-wide), 2x-5x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Pro 12MP(Main, ultra-wide, and Telephoto), 2x-15x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Pro 12MP(Main, ultra-wide, and Telephoto), 2x-15x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Single 12MP(Main), digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Dual 12MP(Main, ultra-wide), 2x-5x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Dual 12MP(Main, ultra-wide), 2x-5x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Pro 48MP(Main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 12MP Telephoto), 2x-15x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode | Pro 48MP(Main, 12MP ultra-wide, and 12MP Telephoto), 2x-15x digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, Night mode |
| Front Camera | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 1080p at 30 fps | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 1080p at 30 fps | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 1080p at 30 fps, ProRes up to 4k at 30 fps | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 1080p at 30 fps, ProRes up to 4k at 30 fps | FaceTime 7MP HD, Smart HDR 4, | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 4k HDR at 30 fps | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 4k HDR at 30 fps | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 4k HDR at 30 fps, ProRes up to 4k at 30 fps | TrueDepth, 12MP, Retina flash, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, Cinematic mode 4k HDR at 30 fps, ProRes up to 4k at 30 fps |
| Video Recording | Cinematic mode (1080p at 30 fps) | Cinematic mode (1080p at 30 fps) | Cinematic mode (1080p at 30 fps), ProRes (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity), Macro recording | Cinematic mode (1080p at 30 fps), ProRes (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity), Macro recording | 4k video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | Cinematic mode (4k HDR at 30 fps), 4k video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | Cinematic mode (4k HDR at 30 fps), 4k video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | Cinematic mode (4k HDR at 30 fps), ProRes (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity), Macro recording, Action mode | Cinematic mode (4k HDR at 30 fps), ProRes (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity), Macro recording, Action mode |
| Wireless and Cellular | GSM/EDGE, CDMA, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, CDMA, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, CDMA, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling | GSM/EDGE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, VoLTE, NFC(reader mode), Wi-Fi Calling |
| Safety | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection | Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection | Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection | Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection |
| Battery and Power | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 19 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 17 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 22 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 28 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 15 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 20 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 26 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 23 hours | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video playback of up to 29 hours |
| Secure Authentication | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID | Touch ID (Fingerprint) | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM), Dual eSIM | Dual eSIM, Not compatible with physical SIM cards | Dual eSIM, Not compatible with physical SIM cards | Dual eSIM, Not compatible with physical SIM cards | Dual eSIM, Not compatible with physical SIM cards |
What’s new?
Bigger and brighter main camera sensor, Safety features linked directly to satellite, Crash detection, eSIM only iPhones (in the U.S. only), a more powerful version of Apple’s A15 Bionic chipset, action mode in video recording, and photonic engine are some of the new features introduced by Apple.
Read on to know some frequently asked questions.
What is the Dynamic Island display feature in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max?
It is a pill-shaped notch on the top of the screen, which will now offer a diverse range of information such as music playing, calls, and other services and is even rumored to support games also.
In this way adapting in real-time to show important alerts, activities, and notifications.
Watch this video from Apple to have an understanding.
What is the Always-on display feature in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max?
Under this feature, the screen shows limited information, ideally when idle.
It automatically turns off when (not limited to) the user places it upside down or puts it in the pocket.
What are the new safety features of iPhone 14 Pro?
Emergency SOS via satellite, which connects to the satellite when in not reachable area of your carrier.
Crash detection, by sudden speed shifts, loud sounds, and pressure changes, the iPhone 14 Pro will detect and contact the Emergency services saved on the phone.
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