13 vs 14 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 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 64 · 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
The 14 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.
The 14 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The 14 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the 14 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The 14 Ultra is supported until Feb 2029 — 14 months longer than the 13.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $400 | $750 |
| Display | 6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired, 50W wireless | 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x |
| Dimensions | 152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 161.4 × 75.3 × 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 220 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Dec 2027 | Feb 2029 |
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