13 Ultra vs 14 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 14 Ultra edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 13 Ultra 62 · 14 Ultra 64 — methodology
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
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 14 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 14 Ultra is supported until Feb 2029 — 10 months longer than the 13 Ultra.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 Ultra | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $650 | $750 |
| Display | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 50W wireless | 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x |
| Dimensions | 163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm | 161.4 × 75.3 × 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Feb 2029 |
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