Short answer
Get the iPhone 15 if you can: USB-C, the Dynamic Island and a 48MP camera, and the most years of updates of the three. The iPhone 14 adds Crash Detection and satellite SOS over the 13 for a small step up in price. With us today, the 15 is $290 and the 14 is $245; we have no iPhone 13 in stock right now.
Side by side
| iPhone 13 | iPhone 14 | iPhone 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 | September 2022 | September 2023 |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| Screen | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Main camera | 12MP | 12MP | 48MP (2× zoom) |
| Dynamic Island | No | No | Yes |
| Charging port | Lightning | Lightning | USB-C |
| Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite | No | Yes | Yes |
| Battery (video) | up to 19 hrs | up to 20 hrs | up to 20 hrs |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No | No |
| Major iOS updates expected until (estimate) | about 2027–2029 | about 2028–2030 | about 2029–2031 |
| Our price from | Not in stock | $245 | $290 |
Specs are Apple's published figures. The update estimate is ours, based on how long Apple has supported past iPhones. Prices update every night.
Today's price by grade
| Grade | iPhone 13 | iPhone 14 | iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | — | $310 | $425 |
| Excellent | — | $270 | $385 |
| Good | — | $245 | $345 |
| Fair | — | — | $305 |
| Value | — | $275 | $290 |
Which one should you buy?
- iPhone 15: the best of the three for most people. USB-C means one cable for most other devices.
- iPhone 14: the lowest price if you're happy with Lightning and want Crash Detection.
- iPhone 13: only if the price gap is large; it has the fewest years of updates left.
None of the three gets Apple Intelligence; that needs an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 or newer.
Common questions
Should I buy an iPhone 13, 14 or 15?
The iPhone 15 for most people: USB-C, Dynamic Island, a 48MP camera and the most years of updates. With us today it starts at $290.
Is the iPhone 14 worth it over the 13?
It's a small step: same chip and screen size, plus Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite.
Is the iPhone 15 worth it over the 14?
Yes for most people: USB-C instead of Lightning, the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera and a newer chip.
Do the iPhone 13, 14 or 15 get Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro, any iPhone 16 (including the 16e) or newer.
How much is a refurbished iPhone 15?
With us today, from $290. The price depends on grade, battery health and storage.
How long will an iPhone 13 get updates?
Apple doesn't publish end dates. Our estimate is about 2027–2029, based on past iPhones.