Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 14

Our Verdict: Comparing Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 14, the choice mostly comes down to display quality versus simplicity. The 13 gives you its OLED panel and a 4.6/5 expert-review average from 10 reviews, while the 14 is more appealing for its Super Retina XDR OLED panel. Choose the 13 for display quality; choose the 14 if simplicity matters more.

The 13 is the cheaper one to own: around £398 over a typical contract, £80 less than the 14 5G.

Release Date
24 September 2021 16 September 2022
Expert Rating
4.4
14 reviews
3.9
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
2532 x 1170 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch
457 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Battery
3,227 mAh 3,279 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight
173 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£13.99/mo (£29.00 upfront) £13.99/mo (£109.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£172.00 £200.00
Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 13 Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14
Release Date 24 September 2021 16 September 2022
Expert Rating 4.4
14 reviews
3.9
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 2532 x 1170 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch 457 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Battery 3,227 mAh 3,279 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e- SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight 173 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £13.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
£13.99/mo
£109.00 upfront
SIM-free £172.00 £200.00
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13

24 Months

128GB

Midnight

Refurbished

50GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13.99 a month, £29 upfront.

Monthly payment will increase to £15.79 on 1 April 2027. Then to £17.59 on 1 April 2028.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10 off)

Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14

24 Months

128GB

Purple

Refurbished

50GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£13.99 a month, £109 upfront.

Monthly payment will increase to £15.79 on 1 April 2027. Then to £17.59 on 1 April 2028.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10 off)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper on contract at £397.96 over the life of the deal from £13.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 uses a OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 14 has a Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?

The Apple iPhone 13 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 14 has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?

The Apple iPhone 13 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £172.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 14?

The Apple iPhone 13 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 14 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 14 use?

The Apple iPhone 13 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 14 uses the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?

They weigh about the same (173 grams vs 172 grams), both are similar in overall footprint.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 or Apple iPhone 14?

The Apple iPhone 13 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Apple iPhone 14 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 14 run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.