iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 14 and the 15, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 15 is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, the newer cameras and USB-C. The 14 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.
The 15 runs the A16 Bionic, a generation ahead of the A15 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
15 wins
Cameras: the 14 has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide; the 15 has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide.
15 wins
The 15 charges over USB-C, the same cable as a MacBook or iPad; the 14 still uses Lightning.
15 wins
The 15 has the Dynamic Island; the 14 has the older notch.
15 wins
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20222023
- Display
- 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch6.1″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A15 BionicA16 Bionic
- RAM
- 6 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: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide
- Optical zoom
- No telephoto lensNo telephoto lens
- Battery
- Up to 20 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 20 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningUSB-C
- Frame
- AluminumAluminum
- Weight
- 172 g171 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- NoNo
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)No (ring/silent switch)
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $799$799
| Spec | iPhone 14 | iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Display | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Notch | 6.1″, 60 Hz, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6 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: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide |
| Optical zoom | No telephoto lens | No telephoto lens |
| Battery | Up to 20 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 20 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Weight | 172 g | 171 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | 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 14 vs iPhone 15: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 15?
The 15 runs the A16 Bionic, a generation ahead of the A15 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
Is the iPhone 15 worth the extra over the iPhone 14?
The 15 is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, the newer cameras and USB-C. The 14 is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 14 or the iPhone 15?
Cameras: the 14 has 12 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide; the 15 has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide.
Which has the better battery?
Apple rates both at up to 20 hours of video playback. On a used phone, the battery health shown on the listing is the number to compare.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
No. Neither the iPhone 14 nor the iPhone 15 is on Apple's supported list; Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 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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