Compare the Apple iPhone 14 (Plus) to the Apple iPhone 13 (Mini)
Comparison iPhone 14 (Plus) and iPhone 13 (Mini)
Comparison Apple iPhone 14 (Plus) and Apple iPhone 13 (Mini)
Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 13 Mini | |
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Screen | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) | 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) |
Processor | Apple Bionic A15 (6 cores) | Apple Bionic A15 (6 cores) | Apple Bionic A15 (4 cores) | Apple Bionic A15 (4 cores) |
Camera (rear) | 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel standard lens | 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel standard lens | 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel standard lens | 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel standard lens |
Camera (front) | 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera | 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera | 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera | 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera |
Number of hours of video playback | Up to 26 hours, no streaming | Up to 20 hours, no streaming | Up to 19 hours, no streaming | Up to 17 hours, no streaming |
Dimensions | 16.8x7.81x0.78cm | 14.67x7.15x0.78cm | 14.67x7.15x0.77cm | 13.15x6.42x0.74cm |
Weight | 203g | 173g | 173g | 140g |
Colors | Midnight, White, Purple, Red, Blue | Midnight, White, Purple, Red, Blue | Black, White, Pink, Blue, Red, Green | Black, White, Pink, Blue, Red, Green |
Design
iPhone 14 (Plus):
In terms of design, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are very similar to their predecessors. The iPhone 14 (Plus) still has a notch. The iPhone 14 is 6.1 inches, just like the iPhone 13. The larger screen of the iPhone 14 Plus is striking. With 6.7 inches, it's just as large as the Pro Max models. The iPhone 14 is available in the colors Midnight, White, Purple, and Red.
iPhone 13 (Mini):
The iPhone 13 is just as large as the iPhone 14, 6.1 inches. If you want a smaller smartphone, choose the 5.4-inch iPhone 13 Mini. This is the smallest device. The notch for the selfie camera is smaller on the iPhone 13, so it doesn't stand out as much. In addition, this gives you a larger screen. You can choose from the colors Black, White Gold, Blue, Pink, Green, and Red.
Camera
iPhone 14 (Plus): better cameras
The camera quality of the iPhone 14 (Plus) is slightly better than that of the iPhone 13. The 12-megapixel ThueDepth selfie camera of the iPhone 14 now has autofocus. As a result, it focuses on your face faster and the image remain sharp when you move. This is useful during video calls, for example. On the back of the screen, there's a standard 12-megapixel lens and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with improved apertures. This allows you to take sharper photos in low-light situations. The iPhone 14 also has Action Mode to keep your video stable while you move.
iPhone 13 (Mini): selfie camera without autofocus
The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini have a standard 12-megapixel lens and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens. Compared to the cameras of the iPhone 14 (Plus), they take less sharp photos in low-light situations. The image stabilization also isn't as good, so you're photos are more likely to look blurry. The iPhone 13 doesn't have Action Mode while you record. As a result, your videos are slightly less smooth than videos made with the iPhone 14 (Plus). The iPhone 13 does have Cinematic Mode. With this, you can focus specifically on objects in your video.
Battery
iPhone 14 (Plus): longer battery life
The battery capacity of the larger iPhone 14 Plus is better than that of the iPhone 13. You can watch up to 26 hours of videos, if you store them locally. The iPhone 14 also has a better battery, which allows you to watch 20 hours of videos. This is about 1.5 hours longer than the iPhone 13. You can charge the iPhone 14 wirelessly. You can use the wireless MagSafe charger for this, for example. You can attach it to the device magnetically. The device doesn't include a charger.
iPhone 13 (Mini):
The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini have a slightly lower battery capacity than the standard iPhone 14. With the iPhone 13, you can watch up to 19 hours of videos. With the iPhone 13, that's up to 17 hours. And just like with the iPhone 14 (Plus), you can charge the iPhone 13 (Mini) wirelessly. It doesn't include a charger, but you can fast charge your iPhone with a separately available fast charger.
Processing power and versions
iPhone 14 (Plus): same chip as the iPhone 13 Pro (Max)
The iPhone 14 (Plus) has the same A15 Bionic Chip as the iPhone 13 Pro (Max). It's slightly faster and more powerful than the A15 chip of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini. This makes the iPhone 14 (Plus) suitable for the most demanding tasks and apps. The Apple iPhone 14 (Plus) comes with different storage capacities. It's available with 128, 256, and 512GB storage capacity. You can't expand iPhone models with a memory card. In this article, you can read how much storage capacity you need.
iPhone 13 (Mini): A15 chip, 1 GPU core less
The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini also have the A15 Bionic Chip, but they have slightly less RAM than the iPhone 14 (Plus). This makes the iPhone 13 just a little bit slower and less powerful. In practice, you won't notice it. In the future, the iPhone 13 (Mini) could struggle with more demanding apps. You have the same storage capacity options as for the iPhone 14. You can choose from 128, 256, or 512GB.
Conclusion
The iPhone 14 (Plus) is a faster and more advanced device than the iPhone 13 (Mini). The cameras of the iPhone 14 (Plus) perform better in low-light situations. With Action Mode, you can take sharper photos while you move. The iPhone 14 Plus stands out with its 6.7-inch screen and long 26-hour battery life. Want a screen that's smaller than 6.1 inches? The iPhone 13 Mini is a good choice for you.