Phone comparison
The iPhone 13 and the iPhone 14 side by side, on Apple's own published figures, with what each costs refurbished today and what we pay for yours.
The iPhone 13 is £50 less refurbished today.
Apple · Released 2021
£199.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
Apple · Released 2022
£249.99Refurbished fromFrom · 128GB · Good
Spec by spec
They differ on 10 of 24 specifications.
| Specification | iPhone 13from £199.99 | iPhone 14from £249.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Display and chip | ||
| Screen size | 6.1in | 6.1in |
| Screen type | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display |
| Resolution | 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | 2532x1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi |
| Chip | A15 Bionic chip | A15 Bionic chip |
| Graphics | 4-core GPU | 5-core GPU(better) |
| Camera and battery | ||
| Rear camera | Dual 12MP camera system: Main and Ultra Wide cameras | Dual 12MP camera system: Main and Ultra Wide cameras |
| Main camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Main camera aperture | ƒ/1.6 | ƒ/1.5 |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Front camera aperture | ƒ/2.2 | ƒ/1.9 with autofocus |
| Video playback | Up to 19 hours | Up to 20 hours(better) |
| Fast charging | 20W | 20W |
| Size and build | ||
| Height | 146.7mm | 146.7mm |
| Width | 71.5mm | 71.5mm |
| Depth | 7.65mm | 7.8mm |
| Weight | 173g | 172g |
| Water resistance | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Build | Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminium design | Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminium design |
| Storage and software | ||
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Software at launch | iOS 15 | iOS 16 |
| Connectivity | 5G NR, FDD‑LTE, TD‑LTE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC | 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| Unlocking | Face ID | Face ID |
| Safety | ||
| Safety features | No Crash Detection or satellite SOS | Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite |
The verdict
Today (14 October) the iPhone 14 is £50 more than the iPhone 13 refurbished. For that you get graphics (5-core GPU against 4-core GPU), video playback (up to 20 hours against up to 19 hours) and safety features (Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite).
The iPhone 14 is a year newer, and most of what it adds is not on a standard spec sheet. Both run the A15 Bionic chip, but the 14's has a fifth graphics core. Its main camera has a larger sensor behind a brighter ƒ/1.5 lens, the front camera gains autofocus, and Apple's Photonic Engine and Action mode are new. It is also the first iPhone with Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. Otherwise they are close: the same screen, an hour's difference on Apple's video playback test, and within a fraction of a millimetre and a gram of each other. Choose the iPhone 13 to spend less, because for everyday use there is little between them. Choose the iPhone 14 if the safety features or better low-light photos matter to you, since those are the parts that genuinely changed.
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