Every year brings a new iPhone line-up, with cool new features and innovations to make your mobile life better. Whether it’s ground-breaking camera tech, ever-smarter AI or an updated operating system, the latest iPhones can do things that weren’t possible a few years ago. So, let’s see how the latest Apple iPhone line-up compares with the previous generations.
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 shares the same design (and 6.1-inch screen size) with the iPhone 13, so there’s no major difference with the look and feel. If it ain’t broke, why fix it?
Our favourite new feature on the iPhone is a potential life-saver called crash detection. This can actually detect if you’re in a car crash, and sound an alarm on your iPhone. If you don’t answer the alarm in 10 seconds, your iPhone will then automatically contact the emergency services. Very clever stuff.
The main camera on the iPhone 14 has a faster aperture and larger sensor than the iPhone 13, so photos are now better than ever – incredibly sharp and packed with detail. Selfies on the iPhone 14 are better too, thanks to the upgraded front camera with stabilisation and autofocus. There’s also a new video “action mode” on the iPhone 14, which stops shaking and stabilises the action even when you’re running around – so it’s ideal for taking videos of chasing your dog in the park, or trying to keep up with the kids on their bikes.
The iPhone 14 is actually powered by the same A15 Bionic chip as iPhone 13 (you’ll only find the newer A16 Bionic chip on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max).
When it appeared on the iPhone 13, the A15 Bionic chip was the fastest on any smartphone ever, and it’s still an incredibly fast and powerful processor. Plus, the iPhone 14’s battery life is the best that’s ever been on an iPhone. The Bionic chip and new software work together so efficiently that the iPhone 14 will easily last all day, even if you’re hitting it hard.
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iPhone 13
Okay, so we’ve shown you how Apple’s latest iPhone 14 is a step up from the older iPhone 13. But here’s the thing – for its price, the iPhone 13 is still a fantastic phone. To highlight what’s so good about it, let’s compare it to the iPhone 11 from three years ago.
The iPhone 13 came with a new A15 Bionic chip, which outperformed every processor that came before it – and still shines in 2023. As well as its general performance, improvements to graphics and battery life made the iPhone 13 a massive upgrade over the iPhone 11.
The iPhone 13 may have the same screen size as the iPhone 11, but it’s more compact, with narrower borders and a smaller notch. Like the best TVs, it also has an OLED display for vibrant colours and deep, deep blacks.
The iPhone 13 and iPhone 11 both have similar camera specs (dual 12 MP cameras on the back, and another on the front) but the 13 has way more tech packed in. You get better low-light shots as well as cool features like HDR video.
Finally, Apple doubled its minimum storage capacity to 128GB on iPhone 13 – more than enough for all your movies, apps, music, and games!
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iPhone SE (3rd gen)
The entry level iPhone SE gives you lots of great Apple features at smaller price tag. But how does the latest iPhone SE (3rd gen) compare to the 2020 iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
Both the 2nd and 3rd generation iPhone SEs have the same look and feel. They’re larger than the original SE, but still very compact compared to large-screen premium phones. The main difference in terms of design, is that the iPhone 3rd gen has a ceramic shield glass and aluminium frame, which makes it more durable than ever.
Under the hood, you now have an A15 bionic chip compared to the older A13 chip. And that means waaay more power, better graphics, and two hours more battery life. Oh, and 5G connectivity of course.
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