Tech head-to-head
Apple iPhone 14vsApple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 15 are both Apple, and they average 8.1 and 8.4. Apple iPhone 15 takes Durability, 8.6 to 8.0.
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.
Apple iPhone 15
Apple
8.4
The newest iPhone resale has made sensible, and the first to show its battery cycle count.
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 15 ahead 8.6 to 8.0. They come closest on Value, 7.8 to 7.6. Left of center is Apple iPhone 14, right is Apple iPhone 15.
Which one to pick
Take the Apple iPhone 14
Leads on Value.
- 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
Take the Apple iPhone 15
Leads on Performance, Durability, Ease of use and Design.
- You want the longest runway of iOS updates you can get without paying new-phone money
- Everything else you charge is already USB-C
- You want to verify a seller's battery claim yourself in Settings
What each one gets wrong
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
Apple iPhone 15
- Apple Intelligence is on your list, since it needs an iPhone 15 Pro or later
- You move a SIM card between phones; US models are eSIM only
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) |
| Chip | A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) | A16 Bionic |
| Main camera | 12MP | 48MP |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C (USB 2 speed) |
| Battery | Up to 20 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 15 leads on Performance, Durability, Ease of use and Design. If Value matters more to you, take the Apple iPhone 14 instead. Apple iPhone 14 averages 8.1 and Apple iPhone 15 averages 8.4, over the 5 axes Tech is scored on.
- Where do the two Apple models actually differ?
- Durability is the widest gap, Apple iPhone 15 ahead 8.6 to 8.0. 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 15 sits at #1 in "Used iPhones on eBay: six worth buying, oldest last", Apple iPhone 14 at #3.