{"id":140371,"date":"2023-04-24T08:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T05:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klap.ro\/blog\/iphone-14-vs-iphone-13-vs-iphone-12-ar-trebui-sa-faci-upgrade\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:44:58","slug":"iphone-14-vs-iphone-13-vs-iphone-12-should-you-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klap.ro\/en\/blog\/iphone-14-vs-iphone-13-vs-iphone-12-should-you-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: Should You Upgrade?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Which one suits you best? Should you upgrade to the new iPhone 14 if you own an iPhone 13 or iPhone 12? All these phones are part of Apple\u2019s portfolio and you can purchase them right now from our website, klap.ro<\/a>, if you also want to save significantly or need to stay within a certain budget.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But first of all, let\u2019s talk about the differences between these 3 devices, leaving you to choose which one suits you best. If you ask us, the models are very similar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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We notice a few differences between the design of the iPhone 12 and that of the iPhone 13. Both phones feature the well-known notch that revolutionized phone design in terms of the screen. But the one on the iPhone 13 is visibly narrower than the one on the iPhone 12. The placement of the rear cameras is also diagonal on the iPhone 13, to make room for the larger sensor, compared to the vertical position on the iPhone 12. But when you look at the iPhone 14, it looks exactly like the iPhone 13. The only visual change between the iPhone 13 and 14 is the slightly larger camera lenses on the back of the iPhone 14 and a different flash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you truly like compact phones, you have the option to purchase the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 in their mini sizes, available on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Unfortunately, when it comes to the iPhone 14, there is no iPhone 14 mini version. However, Apple did make a Plus size available in the iPhone 14 range. If you want an iPhone with a 6.7-inch screen, but the Pro Max model is beyond your budget, then you can choose the iPhone 14 Plus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All 3 models have the same Ceramic Shield glass on the front and an aluminum frame. They also have the same water resistance rating, flat rather than rounded aluminum edges, all come with a notch at the top of the display, and all have a glossy glass back with a matte dual rear camera housing in the upper-left corner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So even if you choose the iPhone 12 model, you can be sure that you will still create a bit of buzz and catch the attention of tech enthusiasts who follow the latest trends.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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iPhone 12<\/a> comes with the A14 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB\/128GB or 256GB of internal storage, and a 2815mAh battery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

iPhone 13<\/a> gets the A15 Bionic chip with a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB\/256GB or 512GB of internal storage, and a noticeably larger 3240mAh battery. This A15 Bionic processor is so powerful that none of the Android manufacturers managed to catch up with it even after a year, so Apple decided to simply reuse it with a few changes on the iPhone 14.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

iPhone 14<\/a> also comes with the A15 Bionic chip, just like the iPhone 13, but it gets a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB\/256GB or 512GB of internal storage, and a 3279mAh battery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For most tasks, the A14 Bionic and A15 Bionic chips will handle FaceTime calls, text messages, apps, games, and video streaming without problems, with no significant differences being noticeable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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iPhone 14<\/a> is, in fact, capable of performing more calculations than the other two, but will you really feel this difference in everyday life? NO, unless you use all these phones side by side. Yes, some apps open faster on the iPhone 14 and 13 than on the 12. And the iPhone 14 is able to keep more apps open in the background, thanks to the extra 2GB of RAM compared to the 12 and 13. But if you do not use these 3 phones side by side and do not look for these differences, you will not notice them in daily use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So you might ask yourself: what is the point of getting the iPhone 14 with the newest processor?<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In fact, it helps you get the same level of sustained performance for a longer period of time. If you check the speed of all these phones again after, let\u2019s say, 2 or 3 years, the iPhone 14 will still have noticeably higher performance, while the other two will not be able to keep up quite as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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All 3 phones have a 2-camera setup on the back, and from the outside it may seem like the same camera set, only positioned in a slightly different orientation. They may seem similar because all the cameras you see on these 3 models are 12-megapixel sensors. Yes, even the ultra-wide ones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But not all 12-megapixel sensors are created equal. Each individual pixel on the main camera of the iPhone 12 measures 1.4 microns. The individual pixels on the main camera of the iPhone 13 measure 1.7 microns. And those on the iPhone 14 measure 1.9 microns. So, as you can see, the main image sensor has become larger year after year, and although this increase may not seem that big on paper, in terms of actual size, the sensors received a significant boost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The front camera on the iPhone 12 and 13 is the same, but the one on the iPhone 14 now has a newer sensor, gets a larger aperture, and also has autofocus. So, if you like taking a ton of selfies, the iPhone 14 is clearly the one that suits you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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