iPhone 13 vs. 14: These are the differences
The iPhone 13 is history, the iPhone 14 is waiting in the wings. At the September event, Apple presented the latest iPhone generation, which – at least for the Pro models – comes with a new design and other improvements. We present the differences between the individual iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models and clarify whether an upgrade is worthwhile!
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14
The iPhone 14 is the new entry into the iPhone world and replaces the small iPhone 13 mini with immediate effect. After the sales figures of the handy mini iPhone remained below expectations, Apple decided to discontinue the 13 mini. For the first time, Apple is installing an older chip in a current smartphone – which is also due to the chip shortage and the current world market situation, as we already wrote in our smartphone trends text for 2022.
| iPhone 13 | iPhone 14 | |
| Model number | A2628 | TBA |
| Chip | A15 Bionic Chip6-core CPU, 4-core GPU (iPhone 14: 5-core GPU) | |
| Display | 6.1 inch (15.4 cm) Super Retina XDR Display2532x1170 Pixel at 460 ppiOLED display with HDR, True Tone and P3 colour space800 nits maximum brightness, 1200 nits maximum brightness with HDRHaptic Touch | |
| Battery capacity | 3225 mAh | 3115 mAh |
| Working memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage space | 128, 256, 512 GB | 128, 256, 512 GB |
| Weight | 173 g | 172 g |
| Cameras | Front camera:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.2 | Front camera: – 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.9- Autofocus |
| Wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.6- 2x optical, 5x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | Wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.5- 2x optical, 5x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | |
| Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.4, 120° field of view- 2x optical, 5x digital zoom | Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.4, 120° field of view- 2x optical, 5x digital zoom | |
| Video recording | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (4K HDR at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps- Action Mode |
| Features | – smaller notch than on the iPhone 12- Cinema mode | – Accident detection/emergency call SOS: Apple automatically calls the emergency doctor in the event of an accident- Action mode: image stabilisation without gimbal or external hardware |
| Price | CHF 829.- | CHF 929.- |
iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro
The Pro models get a notchless display for the first time – but with a pill-like cut-out on the display. The notch does not disappear completely, but it is rethought. Ingenious: Apple uses this cut-out on the display for a feature called “Dynamic Island” – depending on the app and use case, the area around the new notch displays information, for example when the AirPods connect to the iPhone, music is playing or a device is charging.
| iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro | |
| Model number | A2643 | |
| Chip | A15 Bionic6-core CPU, 5-core GPU | A16 Bionic6-core CPU, 5-core GPU |
| Display | 6.1 inch (15.4 cm) Super Retina XDR Display with ProMotion (120 Hz)2532×1170 Pixel at 460 ppiOLED display with HDR, True Tone and P3 colour space1000 nits maximum brightness, 1200 nits maximum brightness with HDRHaptic Touch | Always-On Display6.1 inch (15.5 cm) Super Retina XDR Display with ProMotion (120 Hz)2532×1170 Pixel at 460 ppiOLED display with HDR, True Tone and P3 colour space1000 nits maximum brightness, 1200 nits maximum brightness with HDRHaptic Touch |
| Battery capacity | 3095 mAh | TBA |
| Working memory | 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Storage space | 128, 256, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128, 256, 512 GB, 1, 2 TB |
| Weight | 203 g | 206 g |
| Cameras | Front camera:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.2 | Front camera:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.9 |
| Wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.5- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- Optical image stabilisation with sensor shift | Wide-angle lens:- 48 MP- Aperture: f/1.78- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- 2nd generation optical image stabilisation with sensor shift | |
| Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.8, 120° field of view- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.2, 120° field of view- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | |
| Telephoto lens:- 12 MP- f/2.8 aperture- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | Telephoto lens:- 12 MP- f/2.8 aperture- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | |
| Video recording | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (4K at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Features | – smaller notch than on the iPhone 12- Cinema mode- ProMotion Display | – Dynamic Island replaces previous Notch- Always-On Display- Action mode: image stabilisation without gimbal or external hardware- Accident detection and emergency SOS |
| Price | CHF 1049.- | CHF 1179.- |
iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
If you have big hands or want the best of the best, go for the huge Pro Max model. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the most powerful iPhone on the market, but it also costs a hefty CHF 1229.-. Here, too, you get the new notch embedded in the display with the Dynamic Island feature.
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Model number | A2643 | TBA |
| Chip | A15 Bionic6-core CPU, 5-core GPU | A16 Bionic6-core CPU, 5-core GPU |
| Display | 6.7″ (17 cm) Super Retina XDR Display with ProMotion (120 Hz)2778×1284 Pixel at 458 ppiOLED display with HDR, True Tone and P3 colour space1000 nits maximum brightness, 1200 nits maximum brightness with HDRHaptic Touch | Always-On Display6.7″ (17 cm) Super Retina XDR Display with ProMotion (120 Hz)2796×1290 pixels at 460 ppiOLED display with HDR, True Tone and P3 colour space1000 nits maximum brightness, 1600 nits maximum brightness with HDRHaptic Touch |
| Battery capacity | 4352 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Working memory | 6 GB RAM | TBA |
| Storage space | 128, 256, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128, 256, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Weight | 238 g | 240 g |
| Cameras | Front camera:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.2 | Front camera:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.9 |
| Wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.5- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- Optical image stabilisation with sensor shift | Wide-angle lens:- 48 MP- Aperture: f/1.78- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- 2nd generation optical image stabilisation with sensor shift | |
| Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.8, 120° field of view- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.2, 120° field of view- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | |
| Telephoto lens:- 12 MP- f/2.8 aperture- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | Telephoto lens:- 12 MP- f/2.8 aperture- 3x optical, 15x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | |
| Video recording | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps- Macro video recording with slow motion and fast motion | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (4K at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fpsMacro video recording with slow motion and fast motion |
| Features | – smaller notch than on the iPhone 12- Cinema mode | – Dynamic Island replaces previous Notch- Always-On Display- Action mode: image stabilisation without gimbal or external hardware- Accident detection and emergency SOS |
| Price | CHF 1199 .- | CHF 1299.- |
iPhone 14 Plus
The iPhone 14 Plus is the latest addition to the iPhone family and marks the return of the bigger-sized Plus model, last seen on the iPhone 8 Plus. The size is the same as the Pro Max, but the omission of some Pro features makes the iPhone 14 Max a cheaper alternative, even if the price is still very high at CHF 1049.-.
| iPhone 14 Plus | ||
| Model number | TBA | |
| Chip | A15 Bionic Chip6-core CPU, 4-core GPU (iPhone 14: 5-core GPU) | |
| Display | 6.7 inch (17 cm) Super Retina XDR display2778x1284 Pixel at 458 ppiOLED display with HDR, True Tone and P3 colour space800 nits maximum brightness, 1200 nits maximum brightness with HDRHaptic Touch | |
| Battery capacity | TBA | |
| Working memory | 4 GB RAM | |
| Storage space | 128, 256, 512 GB | |
| Weight | 203 g | |
| Cameras | Front camera:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.9 | |
| Wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/1.5- 2x optical, 5x digital zoom- optical image stabilisation | ||
| Ultra wide-angle lens:- 12 MP- Aperture: f/2.4, 120° field of view- 2x optical, 5x digital zoom | ||
| Video recording | – Cinema mode with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps- 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps | |
| Features | – Accident detection and emergency SOS- Action mode: image stabilisation without gimbal or external hardware | |
| Price | CHF 1049.- | |
Is it worth upgrading?
As you can see from the tables above: The changes in the iPhone 14 models are rather minor compared to the previous year’s model. For reasons of sustainability, we do not recommend upgrading from an iPhone 13, especially since the prices have also been raised significantly. Even with an iPhone 12 or 11, the upgrade is not worth it. But if you own an iPhone Xs or older, you are well advised to upgrade. iOS 16 runs on devices from the iPhone 8 of 2017 onwards. If you don’t have to have the latest smartphone, you should also take a look at the iPhone 13 family. Many of the older iPhones are now significantly cheaper.
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