iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: comparison and differences

Two generations, but similar design

Different colors

The iPhone 15s are available in pink, yellow, green, blue or black. The iPhone 13s, on the other hand, are released in green, pink, blue, midnight, starlight and red.

Size of iPhone 15 and iPhone 13

Roughly speaking, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 13 are the same size in length and width. The thickness is almost identical as well, the same goes for the weight. In short, in your hand or in your pocket, you will probably not notice any difference between the sizes of the two smartphone models.

The screens

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 13 each have a 6.1-inch screen on the front. But that of the iPhone 13 occupies less surface area, because a notch still sits at the top of the display. On the iPhone 15, this simply disappeared and was replaced by theDynamic Island.

There is another difference on the screen side; this is the maximum brightness. This in fact reaches two thousand nits withan iPhone 15or one with an iPhone 15 Plus, compared to only one thousand two hundred nits with an iPhone 13. In theory, if you have to take out your mobile in direct sunlight this summer, then the iPhone 15s won't require you to squint as much as the iPhones 13.

Autonomie : iPhone 13 vs iPhone 15

The iPhone 15s hold a charge longer than the iPhone 13s, but not by much. We therefore only see an hour's difference in maximum endurance, according to the official Apple comparison that we were able to consult.

Both the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 13 can get 50% battery life in thirty minutes of charging.

Connections

USB-C or Lightning? The choice is yours. The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 13 are in fact not equipped with the same charging plug. Here, both have their pros and cons. Since USB-C technology is universal, it will allow you to have a charger repaired by just about anyone, anywhere. But if you have an iPhone with Lightning socket previously, then you may need to buy a charger again.

Regarding the Lightning socket of the iPhone 13, it turns out that it is still reversible like that of the iPhone 15. On the other hand, Apple's proprietary connectivity is falling into disuse and it is therefore possible that you will not find not as easily help as with an iPhone 15, in case of battery failure.

Wireless networks

The iPhone 15s are compatible with Wi-Fi 6, like the iPhone 13s. On the other hand, the iPhone 15s are the only ones to be equipped with the Bluetooth 5.3 standard, where the iPhone 13s have a Bluetooth 5.0 chip under the hood. The consequence? Lower energy consumption. Indeed, thanks to optimized data transmission processes, Bluetooth 5.3 improves not only responsiveness but also pairing efficiency, when compared to Bluetooth 5.0.

NoDynamic Islandon iPhone 13

Another notable difference between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 15: the presence of theDynamic Islandon the front of the most recent models. This interface acts as a real notification bubble, being able to alert you of a meal delivered or a charge in progress. Despite everything, don't panic, because iOS offers an alternative in the form of alerts also superimposed on the screen, on the iPhone 13. In short, theDynamic Islandis therefore more of an asset for design than a real everyday essential. For us, there is therefore no reason to prefer the iPhone 15 to the iPhone 13.

Price comparison

Price of iPhone 15:

• 969 euros for the version with 128 GB of internal storage
• 1,099 euros for the version with 256 GB of internal storage
• 1,349 euros for the version with 512 GB of internal storage

Price of iPhone 13:

• 749 euros for the version with 128 GB of internal storage
• 879 euros for the version with 256 GB of internal storage
• 1,129 euros for the version with 512 GB of internal storage

Chip and RAM

The iPhone 13s are powered by the A15 Bionic chip with a six-core CPU and quad-core GPU. The Neural Engine is made up of sixteen cores; it is this component which is responsible for improving the calculation speed with artificial intelligence. With the iPhone 15s, however, the GPU is made up of five cores. In other words, this mobile should offer you better graphics performance than the iPhone 13, at least on paper.

Another notable difference in terms of performance; RAM. Apple does not directly communicate this technical characteristic, however be aware that the iPhone 15s are equipped with 50% more RAM than the iPhone 13. Thus, you will be entitled to six gigabytes of RAM on the iPhone 15, compared to only four gigabytes on the iPhone 13. In 2024, this will start to do very little, especially when we know that the competition generally offers double the price at such prices. At least.

Camera of iPhone 13 and iPhone 15

Recording videos

The iPhone 15s feature capacity not found oniPhone 13: that of shooting with “Cinematic mode” up to 4K HDR at thirty frames per second. For comparison, the iPhone 13s can record video up to 1080p with these specs. In addition, “Action mode” is also available on iPhone 15 but not on iPhone 13. This is a system that provides excellent optical stabilization when filming.

Back camera

The camera of the iPhone 15 reaches forty-eight megapixels of definition, compared to twelve with the iPhone 13. You will therefore notice more grain in the image with the older models.

Comparison of front cameras

The FaceTime camera on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 15 is pretty much the same, with the difference being that the one on the iPhone 15 has an f/1.9 aperture versus an f/2.2 aperture on the iPhone 13.

Better sensors on the iPhone 15?

The iPhone 15s have two ambient light sensors, while the iPhone 13s only have one. As a bonus, the accelerometer is better with the iPhone 15 thanks to its high g-force system. For accident detection, this is a significant asset. Please also note that the high dynamic range gyroscope is also reserved for the iPhone 15, and useful in this type of emergency situation.

Security Features

Face ID is available on both iPhone 13 and iPhone 15. It is the most popular feature for unlocking the operating system, although some prefer the traditional phone passcode.

On the other hand, satellite connectivity is only available on iPhone 15, as is accident detection. Two essential features for those who want to start long hiking sessions in complete safety.

Conclusion: which one to choose?

In short, the iPhone 15s are much better than the iPhone 13. This is quite logical, because we see that Apple only offers major improvements to its flagship mobiles approximately every two years.

Despite everything, as you will have understood, we still see too many points in common between the two devices. So much so that the iPhone 13s remain excellent mobiles even today. The quality/price ratio is better than that of the iPhone 15, given the very specific changes of the new models which will only attract a very specific clientele. Moreover, Apple still offers the iPhone 13 in stores, proof that these devices are still very well made today. Be careful though, because they will soon no longer be supported by major iOS updates. Where the iPhone 15 should be entitled to it for another two years, normally.