Tech head-to-head
Apple iPhone 13 minivsApple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 13 mini and Apple iPhone 14 are both Apple, and they average 8.0 and 8.1. Apple iPhone 14 takes Durability, 8.0 to 7.2.
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Apple
8.0
The last small iPhone with a full flagship camera, and the battery is the price you pay for that.
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Apple iPhone 14
Apple
8.1
Nearly an iPhone 13 inside, but the redesigned back is the cheapest iPhone glass to replace.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens current listings on eBay. eBay listings come from individual sellers: condition, battery health, and what's in the box differ from one to the next, so read the listing and the return terms before you buy.
Where they diverge
The widest gap is Durability, Apple iPhone 14 ahead 8.0 to 7.2. They come closest on Performance, 8.2 to 7.8. Left of center is Apple iPhone 13 mini, right is Apple iPhone 14.
Which one to pick
Take the Apple iPhone 13 mini
Leads on Value and Design.
- One-handed use matters more to you than anything else on the spec sheet
- You carry a phone in a front pocket and hate the bulge
- You want the iPhone 13's cameras in a smaller body
Take the Apple iPhone 14
Leads on Performance, Durability and Ease of use.
- You crack the back of every phone you own
- Crash Detection and satellite Emergency SOS matter for your driving or hiking
- You want a little more battery than the 13 offers
What each one gets wrong
Apple iPhone 13 mini
- You're a heavy user; a worn mini battery won't last a full day
- You read a lot on your phone and the small screen strains your eyes
Apple iPhone 14
- A used iPhone 13 costs noticeably less where you're shopping; the gap in daily use is small
- You need a physical SIM tray; US models are eSIM only
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) |
| Chip | A15 Bionic (4-core GPU) | A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) |
| Main camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Battery | Up to 17 hrs video playback | Up to 20 hrs video playback |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Both are Apple. Which one do I want?
- Apple iPhone 14 leads on Performance, Durability and Ease of use. If Value and Design matter more to you, take the Apple iPhone 13 mini instead. Apple iPhone 13 mini averages 8.0 and Apple iPhone 14 averages 8.1, over the 5 axes Tech is scored on.
- Where do the two Apple models actually differ?
- Durability is the widest gap, Apple iPhone 14 ahead 8.0 to 7.2. Every axis lands somewhere different, so the profile shapes differ as much as the totals.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last"?
- Apple iPhone 14 sits at #3 in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last", Apple iPhone 13 mini at #4.