Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini

Overall winner
Apple iPhone 14

Apple iPhone 14

Apple · Phone

6.4/ 10 — Average

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Apple iPhone 13 mini

Apple iPhone 13 mini

Apple · Phone

6.1/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Apple iPhone 14 wins narrowly over Apple iPhone 13 mini — 6.4 overall against 6.1.
  • Apple iPhone 14 takes 2 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Apple iPhone 14 has the bigger battery — 3,279 mAh against 2,438 mAh.
  • Apple iPhone 14 gives you the larger screen — 6.1 inches against 5.4 inches.
  • Apple iPhone 13 mini is the lighter phone — 141 g against 172 g.

Category scores

CategoryApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 13 mini
Performance5.8Better5.1
Camera5.3Tie5.3Tie
Display7.9Tie7.9Tie
Battery5.1Better3.9
Design & Build7.2Tie7.2Tie
Software8.5Tie8.5Tie
Audio6.9Tie6.8Tie
Call Quality7.2Tie7.2Tie

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SpecificationApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 13 mini
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date16 Sep 202224 Sep 2021
Platform
OSiOSiOS
OS versioniOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27.2iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 27.2
ChipsetApple A15 BionicApple A15 Bionic
Chipset (as published)Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 6 GB RAM + 512 GB4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 4 GB RAM + 256 GB · 4 GB RAM + 512 GB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size6.1″5.4″
Resolution1,170 × 2,532 pixels1,080 × 2,340 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Brightness (peak)1,200 nits1,200 nits
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass
Battery
Battery capacity3,279 mAh2,438 mAh
Wired charging15W15W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm131.5 × 64.2 × 7.7 mm
Weight172 g141 g
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium
ColoursMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, YellowStarlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5
NFCYesYes
USBLightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackNoNo
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Face unlockYesYes
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras12 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4)12 MP wide (f/1.6, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4)
Front cameras12 MP depth (f/1.9)12 MP depth (f/2.2)
Video (max)4K@24/25/30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2882, A28841, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2628, A2629, A2630
Network · Bands 5g1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2882, A28841, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2628
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Main Camera · FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Main Camera · Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera · Single12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDRHDR
Selfie Camera · Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · ModelsA2882, A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, iphone14,7A2628, A2481, A2626, A2629, A2630, iphone14,4
Misc · Sar1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Misc · Sar Eu0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)0.97 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Misc · Price$ 299.18 / £ 260.00 / € 300.03$ 227.99 / £ 218.23 / € 249.00
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