Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 13 Pro - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 14 Pro:

Newer A16 Bionic chip offers better performance than the A15 Bionic found in the iPhone 13 Pro.
Improved camera system with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the 12 MP main sensor on the iPhone 13 Pro.
Brighter screen with a peak brightness of 2000 nits for high-brightness mode (HBM) compared to 1200 nits peak on the iPhone 13 Pro.
Features Always-On display functionality allowing for quick-glance information without waking up the phone.
Advanced connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3 compared to Bluetooth 5.0 on the iPhone 13 Pro.
Slightly better battery capacity at 3200 mAh compared to the 3095 mAh battery in the iPhone 13 Pro.
Higher AnTuTu benchmark scores indicating better overall performance.
Larger storage options available, with a 1TB model in the lineup.
Emergency SOS via satellite for additional safety features (region-dependent).
Updated design language with new color options like Deep Purple.

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 13 Pro:

Lower starting price than the iPhone 14 Pro, offering a more budget-friendly option for users who still want high-end features.
Very similar design and build quality, sharing premium materials like the stainless steel frame and glass construction.
Compact and lightweight design, slightly less weight than the iPhone 14 Pro at 204g.
Similar display technology with Super Retina XDR OLED and ProMotion 120Hz feature for smooth animations and scrolling.
Quad-camera system with proven performance and capabilities, including 3x optical zoom.
Support for MagSafe accessories and wireless charging, same as the iPhone 14 Pro.
Support for 5G connectivity allowing for fast mobile internet speeds.
Same RAM options with up to 6GB RAM for multitasking efficiency.
Feature-rich iOS experience with promised updates for several years.
Support for Apple Pay and Face ID for convenient and secure transactions and device unlocking.

Both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro offer high-end experiences with the iPhone 14 Pro offering the latest innovations and a slight edge in performance and camera technology. The iPhone 13 Pro, while a year older, still remains a strong contender with its feature set and lower price point.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Apple iPhone 14 Pro	Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2022, September 07	2021, September 14
Dimensions (HxWxD)	147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm \| 5.81 x 5.81 x 2.81 in	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm \| 5.78 x 5.78 x 2.81 in
Weight	206 g \| 7.27 oz	204 g \| 7.2 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame
Colors	Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple	Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue
Battery	3200 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable	3095 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable
Battery life		Stand by time - Up to 22 h (multimedia) Music play - Up to 75 h
Approximate price	1299 EUR	1150 EUR

Screen

Technology	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.1" inc	6.1" inc
Screen area	91.7 cm²	90.2 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	87.0%	86.0%
Screen resolution	1179 x 2556 px	1170 x 2532 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	460 PPI	460 PPI
Screen protection	Ceramic Shield glass	Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
Other specs	- 120Hz -HDR10 -Dolby Vision -1000 nits (typ) -2000 nits (HBM) -Always-On display	- Wide color gamut -True-tone -120Hz -HDR10 -Dolby Vision -1000 nits (HBM) -1200 nits (peak)

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	48 MP, Triple	12 MP, Quad
Camera specs	-48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS -12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom -12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF -TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)	-12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS -12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom -12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF -TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound rec.	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec.
DxOMark Main Score	146	137
DxOMark Photo	143	144
DxOMark Video	149	119
Front camera, selfie	12 MP, Dual	12 MP, Dual
Specifications	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6'' SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Functions	HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)	HDR
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
DxOMark Selfie Score	145	99
DxOMark Photo	139	102
DxOMark Video	154	95

Performance

Operating system - OS	iOS 16	iOS 15
Chipset	- Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)	- Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Processor CPU	- Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)	- Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard)
Graphics processor GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
External memory	No	No
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	1448837	1307197
Antutu 10 CPU	377738	326624
Antutu 10 GPU	474464	430591
Antutu 10 Mem	271423	236128
Antutu 10 UX	377738	326624
Antutu 9 Total	978989	837856
GeekBench 6 Single Core	2547	2280
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	6486	5507
GeekBench 6 Metal	22397	19851
GeekBench 5 Single Core	1871	1705
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	5343	4523

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China	Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6 - International	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - Sub6/mmWave
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0	Lightning, USB 2.0
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)	SAR - 1.20 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	No	No
Headphone jack	No	No
Others

Other features

Sensors	- Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	- Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other extras	- Ultra Wideband (UWB) support -Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) - Fast charging, 50% in 30 min (advertised) -USB Power Delivery 2.0 -MagSafe fast wireless charging 15W -Qi wireless charging 7.5W - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) -Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	- Siri natural language commands and dictation -Ultra Wideband (UWB) support - Fast charging 23W, 50% in 30 min -USB Power Delivery 2.0 -MagSafe wireless charging 15W -Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) -Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)