How different are the two successive generations of the iPhone rumored to be?

The successor to the popular iPhone 12 was unveiled by Apple in 2021. The iPhone 14 will be the most popular option among the new models as it is more affordable than the Pro models.

Should you stick with the iPhone 13 if you can save money by using the new phones? The guide helps answer the question of which one is better for you.

Comparing the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14

The display size, 5G connection, and Wide camera specifications are expected to be shared by the iPhone 13 and 14. Features are likely to stay the same.

Similarities

  • OLED Super Retina XDR display with HDR, True Tone, P3 wide color, Haptic Touch, and 800 nits max brightness (typical)
  • Face ID
  • 6GHz 5G connectivity (and mmWave in the U.S.)
  • A15 Bionic chip
  • Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) and dual eSIM support
  • ƒ/1.6 Wide rear camera
  • Photography features including Night mode, Deep Fusion, True Tone flash with Slow Sync, Portrait mode, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, and more
  • Videography features including 4K video recording at up to 60fps, HDR video recording up to 4K at 60fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision, Audio zoom, slo-mo video up to 240fps at 1080p, Night mode Time-lapse, and more
  • Cinematic mode video recording with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
  • Ceramic Shield front
  • IP68 rated splash, water, and dust resistance
  • Aerospace-grade aluminum
  • MagSafe and Qi wireless charging
  • Lightning connector
  • Available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, and PRODUCT(RED) color options

More memory and improved cameras are expected to be included in the upcoming iPhone 14.

Differences

It's the 13th edition of the phone

  • Available in 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch display sizes
  • A15 Bionic chip with four-core GPU
  • 4GB of LPDDR 4X memory
  • 12MP ƒ/2.4 Ultra Wide camera
  • 12MP ƒ/2.2 Wide front-facing camera with fixed focus
  • Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
  • Available in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Green, and PRODUCT(RED)

For a closer look at each of these aspects, and to see what the new models are expected to offer, read on.

Size Options: Mini vs. Max

According to reports, Apple is planning to replace the small form-factor iPhone with a larger model after lackluster sales for the smaller model.

The 6.7-inch display of the " iPhone 14 Max" is similar to the displays of the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the 13 Pro Max.

The iPhone 14 Max will be an option for users who want a bigger screen but don't need a ProMotion display or a telephoto camera. The iPhone 14 Max is one of the most noticeable changes in the lineup this year.

Design and Color Options

The iPhone 13 and 14 are expected to have the same industrial design with squared off edges, a flat aluminum band around the sides, and horizontally offset rear cameras. The devices are likely to use the same material on the edges and rear.

iPhone 14 Lineup Feature PurpleThe color options expected for the ‌iPhone 14‌

Black, white, blue, red, and purple are some of the colors rumored to be included in the new iPhone 14 and 14 Max.

If the rumors about the black and white options for the iPhone 14 are true, the discontinuation of the Pink and Green model would follow. Excluding mid-cycle color additions, such as Green and Alpine Green for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro earlier this year, the information suggests that the iPhone 14 will launch with the same number of color options as its predecessors.

The iPhone 14's blue and red colors are likely to be refreshed compared to the iPhone 13 models. The re-introduction of a purple shade is expected to be one of the highlights of the new iPhone 14.

A purple color option for the iPhone 14 seems plausible given that Apple introduced a purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a mid-cycle refresh in April last year to a positive reaction from customers.

The standard iPhone 14 and 14 Max models will be equipped with the A15 chip, which is similar to the one found in the iPhone 13, according to an Apple analyst. According to Mark Gurman in the April edition of his newsletter, the standard iPhone 14 models are likely to stick to the A15 or a variant of it. The rumor has been shared by other sources.

This is different from Apple's strategy of putting the same chip in all of their phones. The A15 chip is found in the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The A15 chip in the iPhone 13 brought a small performance improvement over the A14 chip in the iPhone 12. The Benchmarks show that the A15 in the iPhone 13 has better single-core and multi-core performance than the A14 in the iPhone 12. The A14 Bionic in the iPhone 12 performs better in graphics tasks than the iPhone 13 does.

The leaker known as "Apple ShrimpPro" said that the standard iPhone 14 models could still have better performance than the iPhone 13 even though they have the same A15 chip. The non-Pro iPhone 14 models will still have some overall performance boost over the iPhone 13 series due to a new internal design.

The A15 chip is found in the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro. While the chips in both phones are the same, the iPhone 13 Pro has a slightly better performance due to the fact that it has an extra core. This slightly better version of the A15 is likely to be used in the iPhone 14 to give it an edge over the standard iPhone 13

50% More Memory

All of the iPhone 14 models will have at least 6 gigabytes of memory, with the standard models having 4X and the Pro models having 5X.

The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 have 4 gigabytes of memory, while the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have 6 gigabytes of memory. The amounts are the same as before. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max's LPDDR 5 memory will be up to one and a half times faster and up to 30 percent more power efficient than the current model's 6 gigabytes of memory.

50 percent more memory in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max could allow it to keep more apps and browser tabs open in the background for faster restarts, and give developers more room to build powerful, memory-hungry apps, and make the devices more future-proof in years to come.

Improved Battery Life

Thanks to a new, more efficient 5G chip, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max could have better battery life.

The 5G RF chip for the iPhone 14 is said to be a physically smaller chip with lower power consumption. The chip uses less power on the sub 6 GHz and 5G bands while still providing a high level of performance.

Shrinking the large RF component inside the iPhone is expected to free up physical space. The reclaimed volume creates more room for a bigger battery. The miniaturization of the iPhone 14's RF chip is thought to result in better battery life.

Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity

The iPhone 14 models are expected to support wi-fi 6e. The features and capabilities of wi-fi 6e are extended into the 6 GHz band Increased bandwidth and less interference can be achieved by using the additional spectrum.

Emergency Satellite Features

With a feature that was initially rumored for the iPhone 13 lineup, the modem in the 14 lineup is expected to facilitate a number of satellite-based emergency features to allow users to send messages in emergency situations and report major emergencies in locations where there is no cell coverage.

Emergency message via satellite will allow users to text emergency services and contacts using a satellite network when there isn't a cell phone signal. There will be gray message bubbles and message length will be restricted. Users will be able to report emergencies using satellite communication.

The feature is still in development and is rumored to launch in 2022, but other estimates have placed the feature more firmly with the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 lineup.

Ultra Wide Camera Improvements

The new Ultra Wide camera will not be included in the new iPhone 14 models, but it will be included in the new iPhone 13 models, according to reports.

The new /1.8, 6P Ultra Wide camera is an upgrade from the previous /1.8, 6P. The /1.8 Ultra Wide camera is rumored to trickle down to the standard iPhone 14 models.

Front Camera Improvements

The front-facing camera of the iPhone 14 is rumored to have more significant improvements.

The upgraded front camera system will likely be found in all four iPhone 14 models. The front camera on all the iPhone 13 models has a fixed focus.

It would be possible for more light to pass through the lens. An improved depth-of-field effect for Portrait mode photos and videos could be achieved by these camera upgrades.

Final Thoughts

The upgrade of the iPhone 14 looks to be iterative, offering refinements in terms of photography and videography, more memory, and enhancements. The Ultra Wide camera, front-facing camera, and longer battery life are some of the more significant upgrades that may be included in the new model of the phone.

The A15 chip, Super Retina XDR display, Ceramic Shield, Night mode, MagSafe, and IP68 water are just a few of the versatile features found in the iPhone 13

The "Far out" slogan is said to be used by Apple at its event on September 7. Pre-orders for the device are expected to start later that week, with the first units arriving to customers around Friday, September 16. As we learn more about the differences between the two phones, this article will be changed.