Tech head-to-head
Apple iPhone 13vsApple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 14 are both Apple, and they average 8.2 and 8.1. Apple iPhone 13 takes Value, 8.8 to 7.8.
Apple iPhone 13
Apple
8.2
The used-market sweet spot: the A15, a 128GB floor, and a SIM tray even on US models.
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.
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 Value, Apple iPhone 13 ahead 8.8 to 7.8. They come closest on Performance, 8.2 to 8.0. Left of center is Apple iPhone 13, right is Apple iPhone 14.
Which one to pick
Take the Apple iPhone 13
Leads on Value.
- You want a modern iPhone for a teenager or a second line without new-phone money
- You swap a physical SIM when traveling
- 128GB is the minimum storage you'll accept
Take the Apple iPhone 14
Leads on Performance and Durability.
- 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
Ease of use and Design score identically, so those axes can't break the tie.
What each one gets wrong
Apple iPhone 13
- You plan to keep it five more years; it's the oldest chip in the top half here
- You'd rather pay a little more for USB-C and the battery data on the 15
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 | Apple iPhone 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-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 19 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 13 leads on Value. If Performance and Durability matter more to you, take the Apple iPhone 14 instead. Apple iPhone 13 averages 8.2 and Apple iPhone 14 averages 8.1, over the 5 axes Tech is scored on.
- Where do the two Apple models actually differ?
- Value is the widest gap, Apple iPhone 13 ahead 8.8 to 7.8. Ease of use and Design come out level, so they won't help you choose.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last"?
- Apple iPhone 13 sits at #2 in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last", Apple iPhone 14 at #3.