Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 14
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 and the Apple iPhone 14, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 3,279 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 172 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 is ahead on wired charging. Apple iPhone 14 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 14 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR) | — |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield glass |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.2 (as of current information) | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 (as of current date) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x 3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x 2.02 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photographic Styles, Cinematic mode | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@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, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3240 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3279 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised); USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (MagSafe); 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 174 g | 172 g (6.07 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | September 7, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released September 24, 2021 | Available. Released 2022, September 16 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?
Apple iPhone 14 — 3,240 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 versus 3,279 mAh for the Apple iPhone 14.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?
Apple iPhone 14 — 174 g for the Apple iPhone 13 versus 172 g for the Apple iPhone 14.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?
Apple iPhone 14 — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 versus Sep 2022 for the Apple iPhone 14.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 or the Apple iPhone 14 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 14 8/10.
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