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If you’re an iPhone fan, you know you can use your current iPhone and hold off buying a new model just because the new features aren’t impressive enough. Right? Well, we’re about to take you on a ride detailing all the differences and similarities between the iPhone 13 and the new iPhone 14, so you can have an easier time deciding.
Most people can tell an iPhone’s model just by looking at its camera system. The iPhone 13 was the third iPhone with a three-lens camera system. The first two were its immediate predecessors: the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11. This feature was only included in its Pro and Pro Max models. iPhone 13 came in four models:
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro Max
All iPhone 13 models run on the same iOS, iOS 15.5. When iPhone 13 was released, most people were shocked that the 64GB storage option had been scraped off.
iPhone 13 and the 13 mini tend to have similar features, while the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are also in a class of their own. As usual with iPhones, you pay more for storage, so the most expensive iPhone 13 has to be iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB.
Rewind. Did we say 1TB? The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max were the first iPhones to sport such a huge storage space. We are sure some buyers considered this feature primarily before buying an iPhone 13.
👉 You can get the iPhone 13 unlocked and all other models from Back Market. Check out our price for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and our iPhone 13 Mini price!
iPhone 13 model | Price (£) starting from | Available colours | Camera | Screen size | Weight | Storage | Battery life |
iPhone 13 | £580 | green, pink, blue, midnight, starlight, red | Dual 12 MP, 12MP front | 6.1-inch | 173g | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | Up to 19 hours video playback |
iPhone 13 mini | £534 | green, pink, blue, midnight, starlight, red | Dual 12 MP, 12MP front | 5.4-inch | 140g | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | Up to 17 hours video playback |
iPhone 13 Pro | £721 | alpine green, sierra blue, silver, gold, graphite | Triple 12 MP, 12MP front | 6.1-inch | 203g | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Up to 22 hours video playback |
iPhone 13 Pro Max | £810 | alpine green, sierra blue, silver, gold, graphite | Triple 12 MP, 12MP front | 6.7-inch | 238g | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Up to 28 hours video playback |
Did you know? You can no longer purchase the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max from the Apple website anymore - more reasons to purchase one here!
From the grand reveal of the new iPhone 14 series at the latest Apple event, the most noticeable new feature was quite literally, the dynamic island. It has never existed before on the iPhone. Apple has had 5 years to test out the display notch, and though it received scathing criticism of this feature, it looks like the iPhone 14’s dynamic island is putting these concerns to rest.
At the top centre of the screen lies a new pill-shaped feature called… you guessed it. The dynamic island. Could it be more obvious that we are truthfully impressed by it? It allows you to glance at and control all your running apps and notifications while connected to your AirPods.
That’s not enough to buy a new iPhone 14 for, right? Well, that’s completely up to you. Oh, and there’s a camera sensor hidden somewhere inside that pill.
We will save you the many island jokes we have. While there are still criticisms of the dynamic island’s aesthetics, this feature is now, perhaps, the face of the iPhone 14. The feature is only available for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Another feature that sets the iPhone 14 apart is the new Always-on display that dims your lock screen so you can still see important notifications. Apple formulated the feature so that it does not use up battery life but actually saves on it.
The iPhone 13 operates on an A15 Bionic processor, while iPhone 14 now has the new A16 Bionic processor. The A16 Bionic has almost 16 billion transistors and is built on a 4-nanometer process. Definitely, its speeds are faster. Plus, they use less power, about 20% to be exact.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will retain iPhone 13’s A15 Bionic, while A16 Bionic will only be available to Pro and Pro Max users. The A15 and A16 have a difference of 1 billion transistors.
In its keynote address, Apple said that though the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus use the same A15 Bionic processor that iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max use, the new phones are 18% faster.
All iPhone 14 models sport fancy colours – blue, purple, midnight, starlight, and (Product)Red. The blue is a softer sky blue than iPhone 13’s deep blue but close to iPhone 13 Pro’s sierra blue. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus also have a new light purple shade different from iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max’s deeper purple. iPhone 13 did not have a purple colour option.
There is still the standard black (midnight for the lower-end versions and space black for the higher-end ones) and off-white (call it starlight to appear more sophisticated). And, of course, the (Product)Red that was there for the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can also be ordered in gold and silver.
👉 Check out our more in-depth review of the new iPhone 14 colours.
The iPhone 14 Plus, a new model on the lower-end in terms of pricing, has some of the best iPhone features at lower prices. Its screen size is 6.7 inches, while iPhone 14 is 6.1 inches. The largest screen size for iPhone 13 was the Pro Max’s 6.7 inches, replicated in iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 have a 6.1-inch screen size, similar to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 13 mini has a screen size of 5.4 inches
Generally, the physical camera attributes for iPhone 13 and 14 are similar. The rear main camera is dual-lens for the iPhone 13 and 14 standard, mini, and Plus. The iPhone 13 and 14 Pro and Pro Max have triple-lens main cameras.
The iPhone 14 camera’s bestselling factor is increased (2.5x) low-light performance. The Photonic Engine, available on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, provides more detail to pictures, including textures and subtle hues.
Also, iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have a 48MP main camera that incorporates a new Telephoto option. The camera has a quad-pixel sensor that tailors each photo to capture its best details. The front camera features a new TrueDepth camera that also increases low-light capabilities.
In terms of software, the iPhone 14’s have better photography options than the iPhone 13’s.
👉 Read our latest review of the new iPhone 14 camera.
iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max were the first to introduce a storage option of 1 Terabyte (TB). The same is maintained for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. However, the storage options for the iPhone 14 Pro Max are lacklustre. It does not make sense to have the most expensive iPhone currently on the market starting at the smallest storage size, that’s 128GB.
Therefore, all iPhone 13 and 14 models have similar minimum storage capacities, from the standard to the Pro Max versions.
👉 Read our helpful guide on how to choose the right storage capacity for your iPhone 14.
iPhone 13 launched at £749 for the 128GB version. The most expensive iPhone 13 was the Pro Max, retailing at £1,549 for the 1TB option. The prices for the new iPhone 14 start at £849 (UK).
In the US, Apple kept prices the same for the iPhone 14 as it did for the iPhone 13. In the UK, Germany, Australia and Japan, the iPhone price is slightly higher for the iPhone 14 than they were for the 13 version at the time of launching.
Presently, the iPhone 13 retails at £649 on the Apple UK store, while the iPhone 14 starts at £849. At Back Market, the iPhone 13 128GB version starts at £580, considerably cheaper. We also have an iPhone 13 mini retailing at £534. Explore our refurbished iPhone page for more cheap iPhone deals from Back Market.
👉 Read our informative guide about the iPhone 14 prices.
Fun Fact: Our refurbished iPhones are either unused or lightly used. So you not only save money through buying a second hand iPhone, but also get a device that is tried, tested and trusted.
Now, the crux of the matter is: should you buy the iPhone 13 or wait for the iPhone 14? The iPhone 14 has been dubbed one of the toughest sells for iPhone in the recent past. Compared to its predecessors, its distinctive features may be impressive but not quite enough to warrant a purchase.
If you were looking for an upgrade for your older iPhone version, maybe consider checking out our iPhone 13 prices first. We offer a 1-year warranty plus a 30-days return policy. If you’re still stuck on purchasing the iPhone 14, may we recommend that you stick around for 1-2 months and check out our slashed iPhone 14 prices on our website once available?
👉 You might like to read next: iPhone 14 features: What’s really new in Apple’s latest iPhone?
👉 We also gave our honest review of the iPhone 14 here.
the most noticeable new feature was quite literally, the dynamic island.
The iPhone 14 has been dubbed one of the toughest sells for iPhone in the recent past. Compared to its predecessors, its distinctive features may be impressive but not quite enough to warrant a purchase.
When not talking about the latest eco-friendly tech and reducing our carbon footprint, Brian enjoys the odd game of football, a classic horror (book or film) or just to kick back with a beer or a proper Scottish whisky. Slàinte Mhath!
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