iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 13 and the 14, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 14 is the better phone: it adds longer battery life and satellite SOS. The 13 is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
What actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
Battery: Apple rates the 14 at up to 20 hours of video playback against 19 for the 13. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
14 wins
The 14 supports Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite; the 13 predates that feature.
14 wins
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20212022
- Display
- 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch
- Chip
- A15 BionicA15 Bionic
- RAM
- 4 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 2: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide2: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide
- Optical zoom
- No telephoto lensNo telephoto lens
- Battery
- Up to 19 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 20 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningLightning
- Frame
- AluminumAluminum
- Weight
- 173 g172 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- NoYes
- Apple Intelligence
- NoNo
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)No (ring/silent switch)
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $799$799
| Spec | iPhone 13 | iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Display | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| RAM | 4 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 2: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide | 2: 12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide |
| Optical zoom | No telephoto lens | No telephoto lens |
| Battery | Up to 19 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 20 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Weight | 173 g | 172 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | No | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | No (ring/silent switch) |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $799 | $799 |
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 14?
Battery: Apple rates the 14 at up to 20 hours of video playback against 19 for the 13. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Is the iPhone 14 worth the extra over the iPhone 13?
The 14 is the better phone: it adds longer battery life and satellite SOS. The 13 is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 14?
They share the same camera hardware (12 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide), so photos look the same from both.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 14 at up to 20 hours of video playback against 19 for the 13. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
No. Neither the iPhone 13 nor the iPhone 14 is on Apple's supported list; Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 cost used?
Both are out of stock at the moment. Join the waitlist or use the finder to see the closest match available.
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