iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14 Plus: A Comprehensive Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 14 Plus takes the crown thanks to its significantly improved battery life and larger display, offering a more immersive experience. While the iPhone 13 remains a capable device, the 14 Plus's longevity and screen size provide a noticeable advantage for most users. Both share the same A15 Bionic chip, so performance is largely comparable.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 14 Plus |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2633, A2634, A2635 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2886, A2888 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2633 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2886, A2888 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2634, A2635 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2887 | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2022, September 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2022, October 07 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Weight | 174 g (6.14 oz) | 203 g (7.16 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.1 | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
| NVMe | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 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) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| 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 |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Type | Li-Ion 3240 mAh (12.41 Wh) | Li-Ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green | Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow |
| Models | A2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5 | A2886, A2632, A2885, A2888, A2887, iphone14,8 |
| Price | € 304.00 / $ 249.97 / £ 248.00 | € 391.58 / $ 329.97 / £ 335.00 |
| SAR | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | 1.14 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 89h | Endurance rating 102h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.5 LUFS (Very good) | -24.7 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 775519 (v9) GeekBench: 4645 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 797976 (v9) GeekBench: 4582 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Apple iPhone 13
- More compact size
- Slightly lower price
- Excellent performance
- Great camera system
- Shorter battery life
- Smaller display
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Exceptional battery life
- Larger, immersive display
- Improved low-light camera performance
- Slightly better front camera
- Larger size may be less comfortable for some
- Higher price
Display Comparison
The iPhone 14 Plus boasts a larger 6.7-inch display compared to the iPhone 13's 6.1-inch screen. While both reach a peak brightness of around 797-802 nits, the larger size of the 14 Plus provides a more immersive viewing experience. Both displays feature excellent color accuracy and sharpness, typical of Apple's standards. The contrast ratio is essentially infinite on both.
Camera Comparison
While both phones have excellent camera systems, the iPhone 14 Plus benefits from a slightly larger main sensor, potentially leading to better low-light performance. Both offer Cinematic mode for video recording and Photographic Styles for personalized image adjustments. The iPhone 14 Plus also has a slightly improved front-facing camera.
Performance
Surprisingly, both phones utilize the same Apple A15 Bionic chip. This means performance in everyday tasks, app loading, and gaming will be very similar. You won't notice a significant difference in speed or responsiveness between the two. Both handle demanding games and applications with ease.
Battery Life
This is where the iPhone 14 Plus truly shines. With an endurance rating of 102 hours, it significantly outlasts the iPhone 13's 89 hours. This translates to noticeably longer usage throughout the day, especially for power users.
Buying Guide
Who should buy the Apple iPhone 13? Users prioritizing a more compact size and a slightly lower price point will find the iPhone 13 appealing. It's a great choice for those who don't need the absolute best battery life. Who should buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus? Those seeking extended battery life and a larger display for media consumption, gaming, or simply easier viewing should opt for the iPhone 14 Plus.