Only the lucky few are able to upgrade their iPhones on a yearly basis. For most of us, a more realistic ambition is to buy a new handset every two or three years; that way, aside from the more manageable cost, you get multiple sets of upgrades at once, and the improvements are far more noticeable. So this year’s announcement of the iPhone 15 refresh may be of more interest to those who own an iPhone 13 from 2021 than those with an iPhone 14.
With that in mind, we’ve put together an easy-to-understand comparison of the standard iPhone 15 with its equivalent from the 13-series generation. We compare their tech specs and performance and examine the design changes that have been added since 2021, to help you decide which is right for you. We also offer guidance on whether now is the time to upgrade, or whether you should wait for the iPhone 16 in 2024.
SPECIFICATIONS
iPhone 13
• 6.1-inch (2,532x1,170; 460ppi) Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision display
• iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17
• Apple A15
