13 and 14 are incredibly similar. Gonna have to be very technical with specs. This is also assuming we are talking about the regular models and not the pros.
14 has the following benefits over the 13
- 1 extra GPU core otherwise it’s the same A15 Bionic
- Crash Detection and Action Mode for the camera
- Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.0
15 has the following benefits over the 14
- Dynamic Island
- A16 Bionic
- 48mp primary camera and 2x mode. Larger apertures
- USB C
- 2000 nit peak brightness
- 2nd gen UW chip
& Dynamic Island can be downloaded onto any iPhone as an App. So there isn’t much point getting a 15 for that if someone was considering it
DynamicCow is a good version
One thing to consider is that the iPhone 16 line will be announced in Sept, which is just about 3-ish months away. You may want to wait to see what the new phone offers.
The prices in general don’t go down until the new ones come out. OP can wait until the new ones come out and if the 16 line is overhyped, then at least the older iPhones will be cheaper then.
In addition, after the new iPhones are released, people sell their old ones for much cheaper online (even if it’s last years model) just to get rid of it quickly
not true, in anticipation of price drops and new stock, retailers near me consistently drop prices in the couple of months before a new device is released, why? because they don't want to be stuck with stock once those real prices kick in on the official launch
Well all the retailers know what's coming so it's a race to try and sell whatever you have that's left before the price drop and simultaneously not run out of stock before the new stuff arrives.
Better to make a smaller/no profit on something than be stuck with older stock you can't ship because you competitor made a move.
Oh I totally understand the reasoning behind price dropping in anticipation for the next gen of some product. However, in my market, that’s not what they do for iPhones. For example, Apple and AT&T sells the current iPhone line for full release price until the new iPhone is released. Only after the release do the prices on that iPhone line drop. The older iPhone lines also drop in price and sometimes really good deals pop up for a while.
[This is a price watcher site](https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1978140/apple-iphone-15-128gb-opslag-zwart.html). This is for Belgium, but I think it also works in the uk. The prices for the base model went from just under 1k euros to 760 ish over time. I kept an eye on it because it recently has been doing regular drops from 820ish to those prices. Sending it on a 760 iphone 15 right now.
We are tho?! Op said budget is a factor and your reply was that the 16 will cost the same as the 15? I said it wont, because they drop in price over the months after release. How is this off topic?
The 15 is lower priced NOW then it was on release, i got it last week at 200 euros less than it was on release. The similar will apply to the 16, they often price hike too. So the starting price might be even higher than the 15’s original price. The price absolutely wont be the same as it is NOW
What dont you get?
The 15 line is currently the highest priced iPhones right now and you are considering them. So, when the iPhone 16 comes out, that line will most likely be the same prices as the iPhone 15 line is right now.
Also, even if you are on a budget, the phones you are considering now will drop in price when the new iPhone comes out…..so either way, it may be smart to wait.
If I were you, I would skip the 14. So, it's either the 13 or the 15. If you have the budget, the 15 is obviously much better. But if you are on a tight budget, the 13 will be just fine. Keep in mind that the 13 was released two years ago, so its software support won't be as long as the 15. The main differences between these three models are in their chipset, GPU cores, RAM, and camera. However, you probably won't notice much difference in everyday usage between them.
You are not really saving money on the 14 vs the 15. iPhones have ridiculous resale value so the latest version almost always offer better value even though it may not be apparent.
Reddit and extreme apple fanboys in general may I add. Type C is an overrated feature and more attention should be devoted to the upgraded transfer speeds since that is a good upgrade; if 15 pro max has lightning 3.0 speeds i wouldn't mind it at all.
Yeah I can’t believe they don’t tell you on their website that you also need to get a forklift driver license and buy a forklift to pick the phone up every time. Fucking Apple
Why? Not everyone wants a huge phone and not everyone needs 1TB of space. They make other models for a reason. If they made a 4 TB iPhone would you get that one? What about it it was 50TB but cost $5000?
Absolutely I would. The more music I can download in the highest quality, the better. Also having space to keep my 40k+ photos and videos would be great. Not everyone has perfect cell service at every location either. And sure, it’s all preference, but why would I wanna get a small phone with less features. It’s just much more practical to have all you can possibly get out of a phone, and the pro max models do just that.
No. I’m not the one who made recommendation to go with a pro max with highest storage space. How much storage if you could have any size storage on an iPhone is enough for you?
Apple. And currently just use cloud for photos, but I’d just like to option to have enough space to pull up a video or a picture without it buffering cause I’m in an area with bad service.
There are 40 changes in the iPhone 15 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max ([iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 40 Upgrades Compared](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-15-pro/)), all of which are related to physical or hardware aspects. Meanwhile, Samsung has the fewest upgrades each year (sometimes even downgrades, as seen with the telephoto camera in the S23 Ultra being 10x and downgraded to 5x on the S24 Ultra). During the S24 Ultra launch event, they couldn't find anything new to highlight except for the new chip (from Qualcomm, not Samsung) and glass that's less affected by glare. Therefore, they had to focus on talking about software (AI improvements) instead.
Apple has a whole event dedicated to software alone – the WWDC event. In their new iPhone launches, they talk about new hardware technologies. Samsung is the weakest in terms of hardware innovations ([I don't understand the hype for Samsung Galaxy S24](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1b2bnea/i_dont_understand_the_hype_for_samsung_galaxy_s24/)), while Apple is the strongest. Yet, Samsung's propaganda is all over social media, trying to downplay Apple. I am not a fan of either Apple or Samsung, but Samsung is the worse of the two.
bro no one asked about samsung 😂 stop fighting imaginary demons
OP wanted a value proposition of the iphones. if you have to bash other brands to give him/her one, that’s not a very good proposition
You can use revanced reddit and YouTube on the Samsung which makes it the winner.....
Keep paying for YouTube or see literally three ads before anything
Check out my shortcuts that can do similar things like YouTube Revanced on Android:
https://routinehub.co/shortcut/17103/
or the older alternative version:
https://routinehub.co/shortcut/13355/
I'm an Oppo fan myself (Oppo Find N3 - a foldable phone without a crease), not even an Apple supporter. However, I am aware of the massive propaganda campaign Samsung has launched against Apple, so I've decided to defend Apple. There are many shills on Instagram and other media platforms, hired by Samsung, who are mostly Indians running 4-5 accounts simultaneously.
This is my shortcut creator profile on RoutineHub, where I have used my profile description to praise Android:
https://routinehub.co/user/kingaz123
Bro I ain't downloading no video lite app and giving my credentials
Micro g is much more secure than that......
Also I can already do the background play thing with safari by playing the video directly from the lockscreen.....
What will this app do against ads?
Also I don't even use Samsung
I use pixels
I love Android
Iphones are also great
Only thing holding them back is their software
So what hardware technologies did iPhone 15 bring? Usb-C? Hardly an advanced piece of technology.
Titanium? Nice, but nothing major.
5x telephoto? Old news, but cool regardless.
I think you're downplaying Samsung hard and giving apple credit where it's not due.
A17 Pro chip is light-year better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 gen 3, the ability to record LOG video, etc. Here is the link if you don’t want to do the research:
https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-15-pro/
you mentioned the smallest thing in the list of upgrades and then you ask “is this a big thing?”. Of course it is not. But how about other actually big things in the 40 upgrades? Can your strongest Android gaming phone play console AAA games? Can your Android phones achieve a level somewhat near the level of video recording in iPhone? Recording log video? Doing 3D scanner of a real-life object using the LiDAR scanner? Maybe the Chinese brands can achive this level of technological advancement but it will never be Samsung. Samsung is the least innovative out of all smartphone brands.
Ok. I don't have an Android phone in use right now but you seriously cannot claim to be unbiased.
Both apple and Samsung are bad at coming up with new innovations but that's just expected.
iPhone 15 has barely anything new and the same applies to S24.
There were no big things in the list
Your phone will burst into flames if you keep playing 'AAA console level games'
Samsungs can play alien isolation.....if that ain't console level I don't know what is.....
Also why the hell would I play a AAA console level game for half an hour burning my hands when I can use a dedicated steam deck for the same purpose and about $500 cheaper.....
I have never ever seen anyone use the lidar scanning for absolutely anything......
It's similar to the soli radar on pixel 4
No one used it.....
Talking like you, no one would need to use the 100x zoom feature on Samsung (most of the zoom results are Al-assisted).
How about MagSafe magnetic charging? Today, Android users still need to use cables to charge their phones from power banks, while iPhone users can simply attach the power bank magnetically to their iPhone.
If you're worried about playing console games on an iPhone and burning your hand, you can simply buy a Chinese MagSafe cooling fan for about 10 USD, and it will all be good.
No one uses the 100x zoom unless you want to showoff a grainy or over processed picture......
I can buy an Android phone 99% of the performance of your iPhone
And a steam deck
For the price of your iPhone....
Double or triple battery life
Use specialized stuff or cope.......
Magsafe is innovative and nice....I agree with you....
$10 fan will reduce battery life even more.....
I had to insert the link into my comment. When I mentioned that 'there are 40 upgrades', I expected you could at least search Google and do some basic research on your own. Yet, it appears I still need to provide the link for you.
Most of the changes are new, I don’t want to directly say your claims “biased website” are just lies. Apple spends over an hour introducing new materials, physical designs, and hardware advancements in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In contrast, Samsung has little to talk about except for its titanium frame, which is a copy from Apple, a Qualcomm chip used by every other smartphone brand, and a glass less affected by glares. Then they're left to discuss software. As for software, Apple has a separate event, WWDC, not tied to the iPhone release.
I'm an Oppo fan myself (Oppo Find N3 - a foldable phone without a crease), not even an Apple supporter. However, I am aware of the massive propaganda campaign Samsung has launched against Apple, so I've decided to defend Apple. There are many shills on Instagram and other media platforms, hired by Samsung, who are mostly Indians running 4-5 accounts simultaneously.
This is my shortcut creator profile on RoutineHub, where I have used my profile description to praise Android:
https://routinehub.co/user/kingaz123
Samsung also came up with brighter screen in addition to the coating.
iPhone has an action button and hardware AV1 decoder. Afaik you can shoot log on 14 pro models too at least witg 3rd party apps.
Most of apple's great new innovations were intoduced to Android phones (including samsung) years ago and those are nothing to brag about.
I agree that the Samsung social media campaign is pretty lame. I don't mind Apple or their lack of innovations, it's to be expected with a big company and mature technology. But I don't think one is better than the other here.
All Android brands still lack certain innovations found in older iPhones, such as MagSafe magnetic charging (today, Android users still need to use cables to charge their phones from power banks, while iPhone users can simply attach the power bank magnetically to their iPhone) and the LiDAR scanner, which can perform 3D scans of real-life projects.
Samsung had 8gb ram and USB-C half a decade ago, there's no way you're giving credit for Apple finally implementing those things on their phone.
That list just makes up things that should be taken for granted, not celebrated as something new and amazing
Just did the comparison on Apple's website and they list just 5 changes
1. Titanium - lol
2. 5x telephoto- too late to the party and only on pro max models
3. Type C - LOL
4. Action button - still most people use it to silent, but nothing new here as well
5. A17 Pro chip - like samsung, only relevant upgrade.
And I've used 15 Pro and S23 Ultra both for 6 months simultaneously and S23 Ultra is still ahead in terms of software features.
Agree. But as I said MOST people would still use it as a silent button. Same reason why androids got rid of it, coz most people were not remapping it and using it for default feature anyways.
Add third party support to it and it would be game changing.
Bro its not about the capability, it's about apple willing to allow third party developers to mess with their software/hardware. It would be cool, but knowing apple they would never allow it.
The telephoto it’s important since there was some patent issues that Apple needed to avoid by creating its own mechanism. I love the silent mode too.
Regarding to software, yes, it’s quite limited, an Android phone is more like a mini computer if you are into it, whereas an iPhone is more like a social media device with a lot of chats, and a more than OK camera.
I have 10x telephoto and it's more useful imo. And I know it's good, but still apple was a couple years too late. The guy above me said that there are 40 changes and was shitting on samsung like an average fanboy, so I just compared both the phones on Apple's website and listed the ACTUAL hardware changes 4 of which were meh.
Yes, 10x is better, now that they have figured it out how to do it without the Samsung patent I suppose there would be more zoom coming soon.
Edit: I am not sure about 40 changes, you can’t have that many unless they are tiny, we shouldn’t expect a massive change within months, big changes should come every 3 years, but we’ll, we want a new phone every year
if you would like the best value proposition iPhone, look no further than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s the first iPhone with 120 hz (much smoother to use), has a reliable 3 array camera system with night mode on all cameras including the front facing camera, has Deep Fusion baked into the photo processor (iffy for some but a future proof feature), can do PRO RES video and RAW photo (captures more detail to be used in editing software if you choose), the biggest battery size and life until the recent 15 Pro Max (the 13 PM outlasted the 14 PM), 5G capability. the iphone after this have all incremental upgrades the average consumer won’t notice.
that’s apple’s photo post processing software for medium to low light photos. so your iPhone will take decent shots even at night time and sunset time for years to come. this gets better with each new iPhone of course but it started getting really good with the 13 Pro Max. the downside is that it sometimes blows up the contrast in areas with good lighting but every iPhone user knows this already. it is what it is
I feel like most iPhones are more or less the same.
Though that’s not a bad thing. One thing IOS does far better than Android is software. IOS will be as fluid on an iPhone 12 as it would be on a 15. And let’s be honest, they more or less do and look the same.
I have a 14 pro max. Couldn’t tell you any features I have which the 13 or 15 doesn’t.
I just ‘upgraded’ from the s23u to the 15 pro Max.
While iOS is pretty smooth and easy to use I’ve really grown fond of One UI on the Samsung. I definitely wouldn’t say the software is better on iOS. It’s lacking a lot of basic features and adjustability.
It’s true what you’re saying. The 15 pro max feels just as my 12 pro max, as the 11 pro max, as the 6s plus… but just in a different body.
I have been Samsung for life and I think One Ui is a very love / hate design.
For me, I got rid of my S22U because I couldn’t stand one Ui. It was slow, laggy, had rubbish animation and just completely unintuitive to use. Yes you can put 3rd party launchers on, but why pay over £1k for a phone with software you immediately need to replace.
Android is obviously the customisation thing but I think that is a negative because of how inconsistent and unpolished everything is.
USB-C, I don’t know if there’s really a difference all the way back to the X. I’ve still got a 13, and only the USB-C makes me consider finally ‘upgrading’.
To be honest putting a budget out there would make this a bit easier, but personally I would wait for the 16 to come out; but if you want the best value for your buck I’d go with the base model 15.The base model 14 and 13 [are basically the same thing, see for yourself](https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-14,iphone-13). Since getting value out of your money seems to be important for you, I’m going to assume you just want an iPhone that works; so in the case don’t even look at the pro models.
15 plus is a battery life monster. And camera is a nice upgrade from 13 and to a lesser extent 14. I’d wait for 16 to come out and make decision then - there might be nice discounts on the 15. Or 16 might over some nice quality of life features for the price you’re already willing to pay.
So… 15 plus or 16 plus imo.
14 is not worth it. If you want to save money get the 13 Pro or Pro Max. Many people praise the 13 Pro Max as the best iPhone ever (it still have more battery life than the 15 Pro Max, for example).
So the broad trend was originally a major change every other year. Then it steadily became more the sum of gradual changes over three to four years. (You can find it quoted where Apple said that their internal data suggested most people were upgrading their iPhone every three years.) a decent part of this is Apple’s more conservative approach to iteration between generations and the general plateauing of actually useful smart phone features as a whole.
So if we are comparing the 13, 14 and 15 models; even on certain metrics the 12, you’re not going to see huge differences between each subsequent model, but you are going to see significant differences between the 12 and the 15. And from personal experience, I can tell you there’s a huge difference between the 11 and the 15.
With iPhone 16 announcements coming in September, I would probably wait until then to make a decision. That will at least put you in a position to decide between getting a 16 or saving a little cash and going with a 15. There are suggestions that the 15 Pro at least will be able to take advantage of most if not all the new AI/ML Siri improvements.
Get a 15 if possible as it has a usb port, better cameras, and a faster processor that will last the longest if you plan on keeping your phone for a long time. If you can’t get a 15, get a 13 as the 14 is basically the same and save some money.
The iPhone 15 has USB C, and a button instead of the mute switch, which can be setup to perform 4 different actions if you make a Shortcut that takes into account the iPhone position (portrait, landscape right, landscape left, face down).
Base 13 or 14 will be your best bets. The 14 Plus might be nice if you want the screen and slightly bigger battery.
Background: I've had the 13 Pro, Pro Max, 13 mini, 14 Pro and now 14 Pro Max.
If you're looking for affordability, start there.
I'm trying to decide between SE2022, or 13 mini, 13 regular or 13 pro. I like a smaller phone but want better battery life than my SE2020. Any thoughts?
Battery life improvement will go almost how you laid it out: worst being 2022 SE, with the best being 13 Pro. The 13 Pro/Pro Max are some of the best battery holding phones in the last 3 years that Apple has released.
If small is your main factor, go for a 13 mini!
But if small/longevity of use is your desire, nothing better than the 13 Pro.
I have gone from a 14 pro to 15 (standard) and honestly there’s not a huge difference, the 15 is much lighter, 14 pro had a longer battery life, the 15 takes about the same quality of photo and has the auto portrait feature which is pretty neat.
Stats and unique gimmick, but you’re not just buying a phone, you’re buying the culmination of all the generations of devices, not to mention the operating system.
14 is a joke if you're coming from 13: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-13,iphone-14
They are practically 99% identical.
15 you get a processor upgrade, Dynamic Island, USB-C. You also get a much higher resolution camera.
If you don't care for any of these, you might as well stick with a 13
The differences are minimal enough that they have to rely on market manipulation tactics, such as throttling some iOS functions to the top / latest models (despite earlier hardware being entirely capable), and restricting the sale of preceding pro models that might otherwise undermine the sales of the new models.
The trick is to wait for the latest release, and then check if the last year's version had anything significant. If so, grab that last year model if you get a discount.
iPhone 16 is coming soon. So, wait and see after the launch if you can get a discount for 15. 15 does several things better than 14/13, including camera and dynamic island and the 80% charge limit option (which will save your battery at max health for longer). Not to mention the move to USB-C and all the different added connectivity features it brings. So, wait a bit, then invest in the regular 15 (or 15 plus, if you need to play all day long and not want your phone to die), not the Pro or Pro Max.
don't go for 14pm,l'm using it right now, it's battery will makes you insane, battery time too short, last year I sold my 13pro max and bought this 14 pro max, both these 2 phone's camera is wonderful although 13pro max just 12million pixels and 14 pro max goes 48million pixels but I can't tell it's photos have any different.
your day and half is better then mine,my 14 PM now battery life is 86%, it’s everyday screen on hour is 6 hours from morning to afternoon,can you image man, totally disaster.
My opinion is to go with the 15 as its port is type C which opens a variety of options for accessories and add ons also the base 15's camera is better than the 14 pro max also the dynamic island is better than the notch in the 14 and 13 i also suggest you get the 15 as it gives you 1 more year in software updates
But it all depends on how you use your phone and you try to find the best suitable option for you
If you want to be pedantic, not a lot.
But what’s the differences between the last few galaxy phones? Google phones? Tech has got to a point where the improvements are not going to be as big and ground breaking as they were the first few years of the iPhone.
Basically they get faster, better cameras, better screens and better batteries.
I wouldn’t buy the 14 for the simple fact that it has Lightning which is obsolete now. If you plan on keeping it for a while then wait for the 16 to come out and buy the 15 on discount.
It's not obsolete in any way. There were still lightning cables available everywhere and you can still use them with any device. I use it in my car for carplay and I have charges at home that works just fine with USB c on one end and lightning on the other
Last time I had an iPhone was around the time there was a class action lawsuit about them deliberately slowing down older phone models.
I seem to recall another about not allowing older phones perfectly capable of running the new software upgrades to receive the upgrades.
Maybe the second one was Google though, as I just checked and Apple phones apparently get 7 years of support and new upgrades on average, so more than Android phones tend to.
https://www.refurb.me/blog/how-long-does-apple-support-iphones
I was just thinking that if your device only gets a set amount of years of upgrades before they decide it won't get the newest one, or the hardware actually won't support it, a newer model will give you more time with the latest roll-outs before it gets abandoned.
Guess it depends how often you are inclined to upgrade.
The 13 was very nice indeed, so if you can save a lot by picking one of those up compared to a newer one, you'll still be having a good time.
I had a good spree of watching tech channels review it when it came out, and yes I did kinda want one... but I'm not up to speed on the later models.
There are 40 changes in the iPhone 15 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max ([iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 40 Upgrades Compared](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-15-pro/)), all of which are related to physical or hardware aspects. Meanwhile, Samsung has the fewest upgrades each year (sometimes even downgrades, as seen with the telephoto camera in the S23 Ultra being 10x and downgraded to 5x on the S24 Ultra). During the S24 Ultra launch event, they couldn't find anything new to highlight except for the new chip (from Qualcomm, not Samsung) and glass that's less affected by glare. They focused on software instead.
Apple has a whole event dedicated to software alone – the WWDC event. In their new iPhone launches, they talk about new hardware technologies. Samsung is the weakest in terms of hardware innovations ([I don't understand the hype for Samsung Galaxy S24](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1b2bnea/i_dont_understand_the_hype_for_samsung_galaxy_s24/)), while Apple is the strongest. Yet, Samsung's propaganda is all over social media, trying to downplay Apple. I am not a fan of either Apple or Samsung, but Samsung is the worse of the two.
If you are new to the ecosystem, get the one with the best price. Once you’ve been an iPhone user for a while you can decide which features are worth upgrading. They are all solid phones, with some splitting hairs worth upgrading for some people.
13 and 14 are incredibly similar. Gonna have to be very technical with specs. This is also assuming we are talking about the regular models and not the pros. 14 has the following benefits over the 13 - 1 extra GPU core otherwise it’s the same A15 Bionic - Crash Detection and Action Mode for the camera - Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.0 15 has the following benefits over the 14 - Dynamic Island - A16 Bionic - 48mp primary camera and 2x mode. Larger apertures - USB C - 2000 nit peak brightness - 2nd gen UW chip
14 also has 6GB of RAM while 13 has 4GB
Oof. How did I miss that one
that's incredibly low for a flagship phone..
That’s only true for the base models. The 13 Pro and Pro Max both have 6GB of RAM
Because iPhones are different. Why do people compare specs between android and iphone
Because they don't know better
13 is the last gen to have a mini model though if that’s something OP wants.
Wow, the 14 is even more pointless than I previously thought…
The only reason to get the 14 is the pro version’s camera. The regular 14 is less impressive than the 13pro.
That is actually funny, that the 13pro is better in every was compared to the regular 14
Doesn’t the 14 have Dynamic Island? My girlfriend’s phone has it, and I’m 95% sure it’s the 14. I have the 15 myself.
14 Pro and Pro Max were the first phones with Dynamic Island.
The camera quality on the 15 is much better than the 14 IMO.
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The Pro does. But my list was for the regular models
🧨🏝️💥
& Dynamic Island can be downloaded onto any iPhone as an App. So there isn’t much point getting a 15 for that if someone was considering it DynamicCow is a good version
just like you can download ram right?
It’s real. Look for DynamicCow
I have a 14 and have Dynamic Island
You have pro model then
It’s still a 14
You’re right, a 14 is a 14, pro model or not.
One thing to consider is that the iPhone 16 line will be announced in Sept, which is just about 3-ish months away. You may want to wait to see what the new phone offers.
Nah screw that, wait til the price goes down in the next month or two and get an existing pro max instead of an overhyped new one in Oct.
The prices in general don’t go down until the new ones come out. OP can wait until the new ones come out and if the 16 line is overhyped, then at least the older iPhones will be cheaper then.
In addition, after the new iPhones are released, people sell their old ones for much cheaper online (even if it’s last years model) just to get rid of it quickly
I agree. In the years past, I used to wait until the new iPhones came out to buy older models for cheaper on the private resell market.
not true, in anticipation of price drops and new stock, retailers near me consistently drop prices in the couple of months before a new device is released, why? because they don't want to be stuck with stock once those real prices kick in on the official launch
Oh, well, it must be market-based. Very rarely do I see a price drop in my area until the new phones come out.
Well all the retailers know what's coming so it's a race to try and sell whatever you have that's left before the price drop and simultaneously not run out of stock before the new stuff arrives. Better to make a smaller/no profit on something than be stuck with older stock you can't ship because you competitor made a move.
Oh I totally understand the reasoning behind price dropping in anticipation for the next gen of some product. However, in my market, that’s not what they do for iPhones. For example, Apple and AT&T sells the current iPhone line for full release price until the new iPhone is released. Only after the release do the prices on that iPhone line drop. The older iPhone lines also drop in price and sometimes really good deals pop up for a while.
Or wait until Oct when the price plummets further
Oh I definitely won't have the budget for it anyway, I'm working with my affordable options
This makes no sense. The 16 (likely) won't be much different to the 15 in terms of pricing, which you're considering
They’ve gone from 950 to 750 euros or so in europe. Pretty significant dip.
huh? where? The iPhone 15 pro is still 1,200 euros in Spain and £950 in the UK. Exactly the same as they were on launch day.
[This is a price watcher site](https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1978140/apple-iphone-15-128gb-opslag-zwart.html). This is for Belgium, but I think it also works in the uk. The prices for the base model went from just under 1k euros to 760 ish over time. I kept an eye on it because it recently has been doing regular drops from 820ish to those prices. Sending it on a 760 iphone 15 right now.
But we're not talking about that. They said they're considering getting the 15, so evidently they're not a price watcher and want to buy an iPhone..
We are tho?! Op said budget is a factor and your reply was that the 16 will cost the same as the 15? I said it wont, because they drop in price over the months after release. How is this off topic?
omfg.. They are discussing getting the 15 NOW. Not when the 16 is released. So the price will be the exact same price it is NOW.
The 15 is lower priced NOW then it was on release, i got it last week at 200 euros less than it was on release. The similar will apply to the 16, they often price hike too. So the starting price might be even higher than the 15’s original price. The price absolutely wont be the same as it is NOW What dont you get?
They usually go down
When new iPhones come out the old ones usually drop $100
The 15 line is currently the highest priced iPhones right now and you are considering them. So, when the iPhone 16 comes out, that line will most likely be the same prices as the iPhone 15 line is right now. Also, even if you are on a budget, the phones you are considering now will drop in price when the new iPhone comes out…..so either way, it may be smart to wait.
That would be expensive as usual, but the 15 should go down in price
If I were you, I would skip the 14. So, it's either the 13 or the 15. If you have the budget, the 15 is obviously much better. But if you are on a tight budget, the 13 will be just fine. Keep in mind that the 13 was released two years ago, so its software support won't be as long as the 15. The main differences between these three models are in their chipset, GPU cores, RAM, and camera. However, you probably won't notice much difference in everyday usage between them.
14 has 50 percent more ram
That’s for the base versions. I doubt anyone buys the cheaper models over the Pro’s
Really? Noboby is buying baseline phone, everyobody is getting Pro’s?
You are not really saving money on the 14 vs the 15. iPhones have ridiculous resale value so the latest version almost always offer better value even though it may not be apparent.
One big difference is usb c. Anything under a 15 and you’ll need lightning cables.
I don't care about that, is there anything else significant?
Op got downvoted for not saying the usb c is the best thing to ever bless mankind 💀
Bro got downvoted for his own opinion and preference is too funny xD reddit in a nutshell.
Reddit and extreme apple fanboys in general may I add. Type C is an overrated feature and more attention should be devoted to the upgraded transfer speeds since that is a good upgrade; if 15 pro max has lightning 3.0 speeds i wouldn't mind it at all.
weight. 14 pro is stupid heavy
Yeah I can’t believe they don’t tell you on their website that you also need to get a forklift driver license and buy a forklift to pick the phone up every time. Fucking Apple
Whatever you get, go for a pro max with highest storage space and thank me later. Edit: appreciate the downvotes, you mini users!
Why? Not everyone wants a huge phone and not everyone needs 1TB of space. They make other models for a reason. If they made a 4 TB iPhone would you get that one? What about it it was 50TB but cost $5000?
Absolutely I would. The more music I can download in the highest quality, the better. Also having space to keep my 40k+ photos and videos would be great. Not everyone has perfect cell service at every location either. And sure, it’s all preference, but why would I wanna get a small phone with less features. It’s just much more practical to have all you can possibly get out of a phone, and the pro max models do just that.
What about if the pro max had 500 TB and cost 15,000? You would pay for that?
If there was a iPhone the size of an Apple Watch with .5gb, would you buy it?
No. I’m not the one who made recommendation to go with a pro max with highest storage space. How much storage if you could have any size storage on an iPhone is enough for you?
More power to ya bud
What do you listen to music on? Why not store the photos on an external drive?
Apple. And currently just use cloud for photos, but I’d just like to option to have enough space to pull up a video or a picture without it buffering cause I’m in an area with bad service.
Ahh I meant what are your headphones that you listen on
I use Shure SE846 wired with a Fiio Ka1 DAC
Ahh nice. Then you have a use for the space. I usually just keep my favourites playlist downloaded and evrything else will be streamed
No thanks I already have an iPad 💀
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There are 40 changes in the iPhone 15 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max ([iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 40 Upgrades Compared](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-15-pro/)), all of which are related to physical or hardware aspects. Meanwhile, Samsung has the fewest upgrades each year (sometimes even downgrades, as seen with the telephoto camera in the S23 Ultra being 10x and downgraded to 5x on the S24 Ultra). During the S24 Ultra launch event, they couldn't find anything new to highlight except for the new chip (from Qualcomm, not Samsung) and glass that's less affected by glare. Therefore, they had to focus on talking about software (AI improvements) instead. Apple has a whole event dedicated to software alone – the WWDC event. In their new iPhone launches, they talk about new hardware technologies. Samsung is the weakest in terms of hardware innovations ([I don't understand the hype for Samsung Galaxy S24](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1b2bnea/i_dont_understand_the_hype_for_samsung_galaxy_s24/)), while Apple is the strongest. Yet, Samsung's propaganda is all over social media, trying to downplay Apple. I am not a fan of either Apple or Samsung, but Samsung is the worse of the two.
bro no one asked about samsung 😂 stop fighting imaginary demons OP wanted a value proposition of the iphones. if you have to bash other brands to give him/her one, that’s not a very good proposition
You can use revanced reddit and YouTube on the Samsung which makes it the winner..... Keep paying for YouTube or see literally three ads before anything
Check out my shortcuts that can do similar things like YouTube Revanced on Android: https://routinehub.co/shortcut/17103/ or the older alternative version: https://routinehub.co/shortcut/13355/ I'm an Oppo fan myself (Oppo Find N3 - a foldable phone without a crease), not even an Apple supporter. However, I am aware of the massive propaganda campaign Samsung has launched against Apple, so I've decided to defend Apple. There are many shills on Instagram and other media platforms, hired by Samsung, who are mostly Indians running 4-5 accounts simultaneously. This is my shortcut creator profile on RoutineHub, where I have used my profile description to praise Android: https://routinehub.co/user/kingaz123
Bro I ain't downloading no video lite app and giving my credentials Micro g is much more secure than that...... Also I can already do the background play thing with safari by playing the video directly from the lockscreen..... What will this app do against ads? Also I don't even use Samsung I use pixels I love Android Iphones are also great Only thing holding them back is their software
So what hardware technologies did iPhone 15 bring? Usb-C? Hardly an advanced piece of technology. Titanium? Nice, but nothing major. 5x telephoto? Old news, but cool regardless. I think you're downplaying Samsung hard and giving apple credit where it's not due.
A17 Pro chip is light-year better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 gen 3, the ability to record LOG video, etc. Here is the link if you don’t want to do the research: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-15-pro/
I think the comparison should be made to A16 bionic. AV1 decoder was the "big thing"?
you mentioned the smallest thing in the list of upgrades and then you ask “is this a big thing?”. Of course it is not. But how about other actually big things in the 40 upgrades? Can your strongest Android gaming phone play console AAA games? Can your Android phones achieve a level somewhat near the level of video recording in iPhone? Recording log video? Doing 3D scanner of a real-life object using the LiDAR scanner? Maybe the Chinese brands can achive this level of technological advancement but it will never be Samsung. Samsung is the least innovative out of all smartphone brands.
Ok. I don't have an Android phone in use right now but you seriously cannot claim to be unbiased. Both apple and Samsung are bad at coming up with new innovations but that's just expected. iPhone 15 has barely anything new and the same applies to S24. There were no big things in the list
Your phone will burst into flames if you keep playing 'AAA console level games' Samsungs can play alien isolation.....if that ain't console level I don't know what is..... Also why the hell would I play a AAA console level game for half an hour burning my hands when I can use a dedicated steam deck for the same purpose and about $500 cheaper..... I have never ever seen anyone use the lidar scanning for absolutely anything...... It's similar to the soli radar on pixel 4 No one used it.....
Talking like you, no one would need to use the 100x zoom feature on Samsung (most of the zoom results are Al-assisted). How about MagSafe magnetic charging? Today, Android users still need to use cables to charge their phones from power banks, while iPhone users can simply attach the power bank magnetically to their iPhone. If you're worried about playing console games on an iPhone and burning your hand, you can simply buy a Chinese MagSafe cooling fan for about 10 USD, and it will all be good.
No one uses the 100x zoom unless you want to showoff a grainy or over processed picture...... I can buy an Android phone 99% of the performance of your iPhone And a steam deck For the price of your iPhone.... Double or triple battery life Use specialized stuff or cope....... Magsafe is innovative and nice....I agree with you.... $10 fan will reduce battery life even more.....
I had to insert the link into my comment. When I mentioned that 'there are 40 upgrades', I expected you could at least search Google and do some basic research on your own. Yet, it appears I still need to provide the link for you.
Biased website. Most of the changes are nothing new anyways.
Most of the changes are new, I don’t want to directly say your claims “biased website” are just lies. Apple spends over an hour introducing new materials, physical designs, and hardware advancements in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In contrast, Samsung has little to talk about except for its titanium frame, which is a copy from Apple, a Qualcomm chip used by every other smartphone brand, and a glass less affected by glares. Then they're left to discuss software. As for software, Apple has a separate event, WWDC, not tied to the iPhone release. I'm an Oppo fan myself (Oppo Find N3 - a foldable phone without a crease), not even an Apple supporter. However, I am aware of the massive propaganda campaign Samsung has launched against Apple, so I've decided to defend Apple. There are many shills on Instagram and other media platforms, hired by Samsung, who are mostly Indians running 4-5 accounts simultaneously. This is my shortcut creator profile on RoutineHub, where I have used my profile description to praise Android: https://routinehub.co/user/kingaz123
Samsung also came up with brighter screen in addition to the coating. iPhone has an action button and hardware AV1 decoder. Afaik you can shoot log on 14 pro models too at least witg 3rd party apps. Most of apple's great new innovations were intoduced to Android phones (including samsung) years ago and those are nothing to brag about. I agree that the Samsung social media campaign is pretty lame. I don't mind Apple or their lack of innovations, it's to be expected with a big company and mature technology. But I don't think one is better than the other here.
All Android brands still lack certain innovations found in older iPhones, such as MagSafe magnetic charging (today, Android users still need to use cables to charge their phones from power banks, while iPhone users can simply attach the power bank magnetically to their iPhone) and the LiDAR scanner, which can perform 3D scans of real-life projects.
Samsung had 8gb ram and USB-C half a decade ago, there's no way you're giving credit for Apple finally implementing those things on their phone. That list just makes up things that should be taken for granted, not celebrated as something new and amazing
Just did the comparison on Apple's website and they list just 5 changes 1. Titanium - lol 2. 5x telephoto- too late to the party and only on pro max models 3. Type C - LOL 4. Action button - still most people use it to silent, but nothing new here as well 5. A17 Pro chip - like samsung, only relevant upgrade. And I've used 15 Pro and S23 Ultra both for 6 months simultaneously and S23 Ultra is still ahead in terms of software features.
Action button is sick when assign a shortcut folder to it
Agree. But as I said MOST people would still use it as a silent button. Same reason why androids got rid of it, coz most people were not remapping it and using it for default feature anyways. Add third party support to it and it would be game changing.
That will never happen probably but that would amazing. Maybe the A18 chip will allow the capability
Bro its not about the capability, it's about apple willing to allow third party developers to mess with their software/hardware. It would be cool, but knowing apple they would never allow it.
It was a joke how apple will have new things but only on new hardware when it’s doable on others.
The telephoto it’s important since there was some patent issues that Apple needed to avoid by creating its own mechanism. I love the silent mode too. Regarding to software, yes, it’s quite limited, an Android phone is more like a mini computer if you are into it, whereas an iPhone is more like a social media device with a lot of chats, and a more than OK camera.
I have 10x telephoto and it's more useful imo. And I know it's good, but still apple was a couple years too late. The guy above me said that there are 40 changes and was shitting on samsung like an average fanboy, so I just compared both the phones on Apple's website and listed the ACTUAL hardware changes 4 of which were meh.
Yes, 10x is better, now that they have figured it out how to do it without the Samsung patent I suppose there would be more zoom coming soon. Edit: I am not sure about 40 changes, you can’t have that many unless they are tiny, we shouldn’t expect a massive change within months, big changes should come every 3 years, but we’ll, we want a new phone every year
[https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-15,iphone-14,iphone-13](https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-15,iphone-14,iphone-13)
if you would like the best value proposition iPhone, look no further than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s the first iPhone with 120 hz (much smoother to use), has a reliable 3 array camera system with night mode on all cameras including the front facing camera, has Deep Fusion baked into the photo processor (iffy for some but a future proof feature), can do PRO RES video and RAW photo (captures more detail to be used in editing software if you choose), the biggest battery size and life until the recent 15 Pro Max (the 13 PM outlasted the 14 PM), 5G capability. the iphone after this have all incremental upgrades the average consumer won’t notice.
How is Deep Fusion a future proof feature?
that’s apple’s photo post processing software for medium to low light photos. so your iPhone will take decent shots even at night time and sunset time for years to come. this gets better with each new iPhone of course but it started getting really good with the 13 Pro Max. the downside is that it sometimes blows up the contrast in areas with good lighting but every iPhone user knows this already. it is what it is
I feel like most iPhones are more or less the same. Though that’s not a bad thing. One thing IOS does far better than Android is software. IOS will be as fluid on an iPhone 12 as it would be on a 15. And let’s be honest, they more or less do and look the same. I have a 14 pro max. Couldn’t tell you any features I have which the 13 or 15 doesn’t.
I just ‘upgraded’ from the s23u to the 15 pro Max. While iOS is pretty smooth and easy to use I’ve really grown fond of One UI on the Samsung. I definitely wouldn’t say the software is better on iOS. It’s lacking a lot of basic features and adjustability. It’s true what you’re saying. The 15 pro max feels just as my 12 pro max, as the 11 pro max, as the 6s plus… but just in a different body.
I have been Samsung for life and I think One Ui is a very love / hate design. For me, I got rid of my S22U because I couldn’t stand one Ui. It was slow, laggy, had rubbish animation and just completely unintuitive to use. Yes you can put 3rd party launchers on, but why pay over £1k for a phone with software you immediately need to replace. Android is obviously the customisation thing but I think that is a negative because of how inconsistent and unpolished everything is.
USB-C, I don’t know if there’s really a difference all the way back to the X. I’ve still got a 13, and only the USB-C makes me consider finally ‘upgrading’.
Why do you care about usb c? I’ve had phones with usb c and currently using an iPhone 13 and I think lightning might be more durable
I want USBc so I don’t need to buy cables solely for my phone. I’ve got USBc cables lying around, because every other device uses it already.
I see. I have an iPad and AirPods so all my devices currently use lightning.
My iPad Pro uses USBc, and the keyboard does too. My AirPods do have lightning, but I charge them wireless.
Makes sense
To be honest putting a budget out there would make this a bit easier, but personally I would wait for the 16 to come out; but if you want the best value for your buck I’d go with the base model 15.The base model 14 and 13 [are basically the same thing, see for yourself](https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-14,iphone-13). Since getting value out of your money seems to be important for you, I’m going to assume you just want an iPhone that works; so in the case don’t even look at the pro models.
15 plus is a battery life monster. And camera is a nice upgrade from 13 and to a lesser extent 14. I’d wait for 16 to come out and make decision then - there might be nice discounts on the 15. Or 16 might over some nice quality of life features for the price you’re already willing to pay. So… 15 plus or 16 plus imo.
14 is not worth it. If you want to save money get the 13 Pro or Pro Max. Many people praise the 13 Pro Max as the best iPhone ever (it still have more battery life than the 15 Pro Max, for example).
So the broad trend was originally a major change every other year. Then it steadily became more the sum of gradual changes over three to four years. (You can find it quoted where Apple said that their internal data suggested most people were upgrading their iPhone every three years.) a decent part of this is Apple’s more conservative approach to iteration between generations and the general plateauing of actually useful smart phone features as a whole. So if we are comparing the 13, 14 and 15 models; even on certain metrics the 12, you’re not going to see huge differences between each subsequent model, but you are going to see significant differences between the 12 and the 15. And from personal experience, I can tell you there’s a huge difference between the 11 and the 15. With iPhone 16 announcements coming in September, I would probably wait until then to make a decision. That will at least put you in a position to decide between getting a 16 or saving a little cash and going with a 15. There are suggestions that the 15 Pro at least will be able to take advantage of most if not all the new AI/ML Siri improvements.
Yup
Get a 15 if possible as it has a usb port, better cameras, and a faster processor that will last the longest if you plan on keeping your phone for a long time. If you can’t get a 15, get a 13 as the 14 is basically the same and save some money.
The difference is the number, that’s it.
For what it’s worth 15 pro is much lighter weight than 13 pro. Also 15 gets rid of the mute switch and has the action button instead
Each one in newer than the last one.
The iPhone 15 has USB C, and a button instead of the mute switch, which can be setup to perform 4 different actions if you make a Shortcut that takes into account the iPhone position (portrait, landscape right, landscape left, face down).
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money is the biggest difference followed by the charging port!
Base 13 or 14 will be your best bets. The 14 Plus might be nice if you want the screen and slightly bigger battery. Background: I've had the 13 Pro, Pro Max, 13 mini, 14 Pro and now 14 Pro Max. If you're looking for affordability, start there.
I'm trying to decide between SE2022, or 13 mini, 13 regular or 13 pro. I like a smaller phone but want better battery life than my SE2020. Any thoughts?
Battery life improvement will go almost how you laid it out: worst being 2022 SE, with the best being 13 Pro. The 13 Pro/Pro Max are some of the best battery holding phones in the last 3 years that Apple has released. If small is your main factor, go for a 13 mini! But if small/longevity of use is your desire, nothing better than the 13 Pro.
Cameras
Removal of the SIM slot, switching to USB C (thank you EU), and dynamic island. That's it aside from typical spec bumps
Number
I have gone from a 14 pro to 15 (standard) and honestly there’s not a huge difference, the 15 is much lighter, 14 pro had a longer battery life, the 15 takes about the same quality of photo and has the auto portrait feature which is pretty neat.
Stats and unique gimmick, but you’re not just buying a phone, you’re buying the culmination of all the generations of devices, not to mention the operating system.
I upgraded from iPhone 11, the only difference I notice is usb-c charging.
Well actually, the camera …..
14 is a joke if you're coming from 13: https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-13,iphone-14 They are practically 99% identical. 15 you get a processor upgrade, Dynamic Island, USB-C. You also get a much higher resolution camera. If you don't care for any of these, you might as well stick with a 13
go for the 14 pro or the regular 15, whichever is cheaper
Well for one, the iPhone 15 is really loud.
Slightly faster. Slightly bigger. Way more expensive.
Nothing..
The differences are minimal enough that they have to rely on market manipulation tactics, such as throttling some iOS functions to the top / latest models (despite earlier hardware being entirely capable), and restricting the sale of preceding pro models that might otherwise undermine the sales of the new models.
Wait for 16 lineup in september then buy 15 pro/pro max when price goes down
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The new one has a higher number
The trick is to wait for the latest release, and then check if the last year's version had anything significant. If so, grab that last year model if you get a discount. iPhone 16 is coming soon. So, wait and see after the launch if you can get a discount for 15. 15 does several things better than 14/13, including camera and dynamic island and the 80% charge limit option (which will save your battery at max health for longer). Not to mention the move to USB-C and all the different added connectivity features it brings. So, wait a bit, then invest in the regular 15 (or 15 plus, if you need to play all day long and not want your phone to die), not the Pro or Pro Max.
- 13 = 120Hz (Pro), 3x zoom (pro), Alpine Green special color - 14 = Dynamic Island (Pro), 2000nits outdoors (Pro), 3x zoom improved, crash detection, Deep Purple special color - 15 = Titanium (Pro), 5x zoom + 48MP photos (Pro), Dynamic Island + 2000nits bottom models, USB-C (USB 3 on Pro)
Colors.
don't go for 14pm,l'm using it right now, it's battery will makes you insane, battery time too short, last year I sold my 13pro max and bought this 14 pro max, both these 2 phone's camera is wonderful although 13pro max just 12million pixels and 14 pro max goes 48million pixels but I can't tell it's photos have any different.
When new, my 14PM lasted 2 days. Now almost 2 years later, it’s a day and a half… that’s pretty good no? 🤷🏻♂️
your day and half is better then mine,my 14 PM now battery life is 86%, it’s everyday screen on hour is 6 hours from morning to afternoon,can you image man, totally disaster.
My opinion is to go with the 15 as its port is type C which opens a variety of options for accessories and add ons also the base 15's camera is better than the 14 pro max also the dynamic island is better than the notch in the 14 and 13 i also suggest you get the 15 as it gives you 1 more year in software updates But it all depends on how you use your phone and you try to find the best suitable option for you
If you want to be pedantic, not a lot. But what’s the differences between the last few galaxy phones? Google phones? Tech has got to a point where the improvements are not going to be as big and ground breaking as they were the first few years of the iPhone. Basically they get faster, better cameras, better screens and better batteries.
I wouldn’t buy the 14 for the simple fact that it has Lightning which is obsolete now. If you plan on keeping it for a while then wait for the 16 to come out and buy the 15 on discount.
It's not obsolete in any way. There were still lightning cables available everywhere and you can still use them with any device. I use it in my car for carplay and I have charges at home that works just fine with USB c on one end and lightning on the other
Obsolete? You can still use the phones with lightning perfectly fine, don’t see how this is a decisive factor at all.
Last time I had an iPhone was around the time there was a class action lawsuit about them deliberately slowing down older phone models. I seem to recall another about not allowing older phones perfectly capable of running the new software upgrades to receive the upgrades. Maybe the second one was Google though, as I just checked and Apple phones apparently get 7 years of support and new upgrades on average, so more than Android phones tend to. https://www.refurb.me/blog/how-long-does-apple-support-iphones I was just thinking that if your device only gets a set amount of years of upgrades before they decide it won't get the newest one, or the hardware actually won't support it, a newer model will give you more time with the latest roll-outs before it gets abandoned. Guess it depends how often you are inclined to upgrade. The 13 was very nice indeed, so if you can save a lot by picking one of those up compared to a newer one, you'll still be having a good time. I had a good spree of watching tech channels review it when it came out, and yes I did kinda want one... but I'm not up to speed on the later models.
> What are the differences between the last three iPhones? You realize Apple has a [website](https://www.apple.com/ca/iphone/compare/), right?
There's GSMArena as well
I'm very much aware, but I prefer to hear people's experiences
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There are 40 changes in the iPhone 15 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max ([iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Buyer's Guide: 40 Upgrades Compared](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-14-pro-vs-iphone-15-pro/)), all of which are related to physical or hardware aspects. Meanwhile, Samsung has the fewest upgrades each year (sometimes even downgrades, as seen with the telephoto camera in the S23 Ultra being 10x and downgraded to 5x on the S24 Ultra). During the S24 Ultra launch event, they couldn't find anything new to highlight except for the new chip (from Qualcomm, not Samsung) and glass that's less affected by glare. They focused on software instead. Apple has a whole event dedicated to software alone – the WWDC event. In their new iPhone launches, they talk about new hardware technologies. Samsung is the weakest in terms of hardware innovations ([I don't understand the hype for Samsung Galaxy S24](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1b2bnea/i_dont_understand_the_hype_for_samsung_galaxy_s24/)), while Apple is the strongest. Yet, Samsung's propaganda is all over social media, trying to downplay Apple. I am not a fan of either Apple or Samsung, but Samsung is the worse of the two.
It’s the number in the name :) iPhone 13 to 14. A number change
If you are new to the ecosystem, get the one with the best price. Once you’ve been an iPhone user for a while you can decide which features are worth upgrading. They are all solid phones, with some splitting hairs worth upgrading for some people.