iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus
Winner
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 14 Plus is supported until Oct 2029 at $7.85 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 13 Pro runs out in Sep 2028 ($12.37/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: iPhone 13 Pro 64 · iPhone 14 Plus 67 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The cheapest iPhone with a 120Hz display and telephoto lens at ~$321 used — but with an estimated two-plus years of updates left, it's a buy-cheap-or-skip proposition, not a long-term keeper.
Pick it if
- ✓ 120Hz on the lowest possible budget
- ✓ Camera features (telephoto, macro) under $350
- ✓ Two-year stopgaps
Skip it if
- ✗ You keep phones 3+ years — the support window won't cover you
- ✗ Similar money gets a used iPhone 14 Pro nearby
The cheapest big-screen iPhone with real life left: ~$301 used buys a 6.7-inch display, huge battery, and an estimated three-plus years of updates — if you can accept Lightning and 60Hz.
Pick it if
- ✓ Big-screen buyers on a tight budget
- ✓ Battery-first users
- ✓ Streaming and reading
Skip it if
- ✗ You can stretch ~$100 more — the iPhone 15 Plus adds USB-C and a year of support
- ✗ You want any AI features
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The iPhone 13 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, 1200 nits hdr peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The iPhone 13 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
4,325mAh vs 3,095mAh — the iPhone 14 Plus lasts longer between charges.
The iPhone 14 Plus is supported until Oct 2029 — 12 months longer than the iPhone 13 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
Is the iPhone 13 Pro still supported in 2026?
Yes — it runs the latest iOS in 2026, and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27. On Apple's typical seven-year pattern we estimate updates until around September 2028, about two years and three months away.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro worth buying used in 2026?
Only at the low end of its price range. At ~$321 with about 27 months of estimated support, you're paying ~$11.60 per month of safe use. A used iPhone 14 Pro often costs only ~$50 more and adds a year of support, the 48MP camera, and Dynamic Island — check that price first.
Is the iPhone 14 Plus still supported in 2026?
Yes. It runs the latest iOS in 2026 and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27. Based on Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around October 2029 — roughly three years and four months away.
Is the iPhone 14 Plus worth buying used in 2026?
At around $301, yes — that's about $7.50 per month of remaining safe use, and its big battery is one of the few that still lasts a full day even with some degradation. It's the budget pick among large iPhones; the 15 Plus is the better long-term one.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 14 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $321 | $301 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,325 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm | 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 204 g | 203 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Oct 2029 |
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