Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Apple iPhone 14 Plus side by side: Apple A15 Bionic vs Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU), 12MP vs 12MP camera, 2438mAh vs 4323mAh…

Apple

iPhone 14 Plus

$899

5categories won

12 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 14 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 14 Plus proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 13 mini, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the iPhone 14 Plus. Choose the iPhone 14 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 13 mini if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Plus takes battery honors offering 4,323 mAh alongside 20W charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) and 6GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $899.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 13 mini vs iPhone 14 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
Screen size	5.4"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1284 x 2778Winner
Pixel density	477 ppiWinner	457 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	1200 nits	1200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU)
Process node	5 nm	5 nm
AnTuTu score	1,240,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	5580	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	4 GB	6 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
Main sensor	12 MP	12 MP
Rear cameras	2	2
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR	4K at 60fps Cinematic

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
Capacity	2,438 mAh	4,323 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	20 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
Weight	141 gWinner	203 g
Thickness	7.65 mm	7.8 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, glass back	Ceramic Shield front, glass back and aluminum design

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
Operating system	iOS 15	iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	7 yearsWinner	6 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 13 mini, Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Specification	iPhone 13 mini	iPhone 14 Plus
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$599Winner	$899