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- Every year Apple launches a new generation of iPhones, so there are of course some (more or less) current models to choose from.
- To make your purchase decision easier, we will show you the advantages and disadvantages of the iPhone models.
- From the iPhone SE to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, these are the best iPhones you can buy in 2023.
In the recent past, Apple has produced numerous different iPhone models, which makes choosing the right model a complicated task. From the entry-level iPhone SE to the flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max, which iPhone is right for you depends on your needs in terms of performance, features, size, and price. We know the advantages and disadvantages of the different models and will help you with your purchase decision!
The best iPhone: The models at a glance
iPhone 14: The best iPhone
- Advantages: Outstanding performance, excellent cameras, good battery life, crash detection, emergency SOS via satellite, easier and cheaper glass back repair than previous iPhones
- Disadvantages: Slight update compared to the iPhone 13
- Conclusion: The iPhone 14 offers the best balance of performance, camera quality, battery life, size and price in Apple’s latest line of iPhones. It also has important safety functions such as crash detection and emergency SOS via satellite.
iPhone 13: The best alternative
- Advantages: Excellent cameras, good battery life, strong performance
- Disadvantages: Does not include the new security features of the iPhone 14
- Conclusion: The iPhone 13 usually costs just under 100.00 euros less than the iPhone 14, which is almost identical in terms of performance and design. You would only have to do without crash detection, emergency SOS via satellite and minor improvements in low light conditions.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max: The best high-end devices
- Advantages: Strong performance, stunning 120 Hertz display, excellent triple-lens camera, excellent battery life, always-on display, Dynamic Island
- Disadvantages: Still uses the Lightning connector, heavy, not as easy to fix as the iPhone 14
- Conclusion: The iPhone 14 Pro series impresses across the board with the smooth ProMotion display, the triple-lens camera with a brand new 48 megapixel sensor, the excellent battery life and the elegant Dynamic Island that replaces the cut-out.
iPhone 14 Plus: The best battery life
- Advantages: Big screen for a relatively cheap price, best battery life of any iPhone, easier and cheaper glass back repair than previous iPhones
- Disadvantages: Previous generation processor, outdated 60 Hertz screen
- Conclusion: The iPhone 14 Plus has the best battery life of the current iPhones and it comes in the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
iPhone 13 Mini: The best small iPhone
- Advantages: Most comfortable to use with one hand, compact, surprisingly good battery life for a small phone, basically a smaller version of the iPhone 14
- Disadvantages: Does not include new iPhone 14 security features
- Conclusion: The iPhone 13 Mini is the iPhone that is best used with one hand thanks to its small size and small screen. If you prefer smaller phones but the iPhone SE is too basic, the iPhone 13 Mini is the model for you.
iPhone 12: The best value for money
- Advantages: processor is only one generation behind the iPhone 14, excellent camera
- Disadvantages: Battery life is only average compared to newer iPhones
- Conclusion: The processor of the iPhone 12 is only one generation older than that of the current iPhone 14, and you will surely be satisfied with the design and the cameras.
iPhone SE: The cheapest iPhone
- Advantages: Same performance as the iPhone 14, solid camera, cheapest iPhone
- Disadvantages: Short battery life compared to larger models, outdated design, small screen
- Conclusion: The iPhone SE 2022 is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a simple, basic, no-frills iPhone that’ll keep running for years to come thanks to its powerful processor.
Apple iPhone: You should consider this when buying
It’s pretty hard to go wrong with any of the current iPhone models – they’re all powerful, beautiful phones, with excellent cameras, and most of them have great battery life. The only exception here is the iPhone SE 2022. Also, thanks to their powerful processors, iPhones last a very long time and are supported by Apple longer than any other company we know with new iOS versions and security updates.
If you want to keep your iPhone for as long as possible, it’s best to buy the latest generation, even if it’s the most expensive option. However, if you tend to upgrade iPhones every four years or less, you can save some money by going with an older model like the iPhone 13 or iPhone 12. But if you want the latest and greatest model that Apple has to offer, you have to buy one of the iPhone 14 Pro models.
When it comes to cameras, you really can’t go wrong with any iPhone. Sure, newer models take slightly better photos, but older models still take impressive shots too. If you take a lot of photos with your smartphone, you won’t regret upgrading to the iPhone 14 Pro models, which include the “telephoto” zoom camera in addition to the usual main and ultra-wide cameras.
This article is a translation. You can find the English language original by Antonio Villas-Boas from Insider here: “The best iPhones in 2023: Which model should you buy?”