The iPhone 14 is now here, officially. Whether you’re considering an upgrade, or you simply want to know the key changes between these two phones, an iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 comparison should be helpful. Even though Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 14, the iPhone 13 is still available at a discounted price at the Apple Store.

The iPhone 14 appears to be nearly identical to the iPhone 13 at first look, but it has several noteworthy improvements, such as a larger and brighter main camera sensor, safety features like Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection, and a slightly more powerful version of Apple’s A15 Bionic chipset.

The iPhone 13 is still one of the best smartphones available, despite being reduced in price. You may choose the phone that best suits your needs using this comparison between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13.

Model:

Apple killed the iPhone Mini this year, drastically altering its iPhone portfolio. Instead, there are two iPhone 14 models: a 6.1-inch model and a 6.7-inch model. The only real distinctions between the Plus and the iPhone 14 are the screen size and battery.

The 6.1-inch iPhone 13 and the 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini are the only models of the iPhone 13 series still available on Apple’s website.

Design and Display:

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 have very similar appearances. Both have glossy backs and are composed of glass and aluminum. Like the previous edition, the front glass of the iPhone 14 sports a Ceramic Shield for increased durability.

The 6.1-inch OLED displays of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 are identical. They support HDR, have 800 nits of brightness, and can reach 1,2000 nits of peak brightness when HDR material is present. The iPhone 14 Plus, which has a larger screen with a diagonal measurement of 6.7 inches, is the sole notable difference. This panel is more immersive for watching videos and can display more information at once.

Price:

The basic iPhone 14 costs $799. With the release of the iPhone 14, the iPhone 13 has been reduced to $699 which was originally priced at $799.

Priced at $899, the iPhone 14 Plus is $100 more expensive than the iPhone 14. Currently, the iPhone 13 mini costs $599.

Colors:

The iPhone 14 comes in five colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and (Product) Red. The iPhone 13 colors include Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Green, and Red. 

Camera:

The camera module layout on the rear of the iPhone 13 changed from vertically stacked lenses to ones positioned diagonally. iPhone 14 continues in that vein. It retains the somewhat smaller notch from the iPhone 13’s front instead of the Dynamic Island design found on the newer iPhone 14 Pro models.

eSIM-only device:

The actual SIM tray on US models of the iPhone 14 has also been eliminated by Apple, making the iPhone 14 an eSIM-only device. Therefore, the iPhone 13 would be a better option for you if you want a SIM card tray.

Outlook:

A few improvements are included in the iPhone 14 including SOS Emergency satellite connectivity, Crash Detection, and enhancements to low light photography. There are still a lot of similarities to the iPhone 13 despite these improvements.

Overall, it doesn’t appear that the iPhone 14 performs better than the iPhone 13. However, the new phones may be of interest if you currently possess an iPhone 12 or an older model, or if you want to spend out on the new, larger Plus model.