iPhone 14 vs 13 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 14

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 14 is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.32 per month of safe use, while the 13 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($6.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 14 64 · 13 5G 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 14 $285

Safe to buy$7.32/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Realme 13 5G $160

Buy with care$6.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 14 5013 5G 70

The 13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone 14 7413 5G 42

The iPhone 14's Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 14 5213 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

iPhone 14 4613 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,279mAh — the 13 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 14 4613 5G 32

The iPhone 14 is supported until Sep 2029 — 12 months longer than the 13 5G.

Value

iPhone 14 6413 5G 69

Overall value goes to the 13 5G at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 14	13 5G
Price (street)	$285	$160
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	6GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	3,279 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless	45W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight	172 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP64
Supported until	Sep 2029	Sep 2028

iPhone 14 full verdict →13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.