If you were among those who bought the iPhone 13 when it was released in 2021, then you could very well be nearing the end of your contract and considering an upgrade.
Two years can be a long time in developing a smartphone, so is the iPhone 15 going to be a big improvement over the iPhone 13, or should you keep your current model a little longer? Here are the five biggest changes we expect between iPhone 13 and iPhone 15.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: goodbye lightning bolt, hello USB-C
This is reportedly the year Apple will ditch the Lightning port once and for all. It’s all thanks to EU regulation that means portable devices have to support the universal USB-C charging standard in the future.
While this is generally good news in terms of possible charging and transfer speeds, you might be a little annoyed if you have dozens of Lightning cables and accessories laying around.
Also, while you’ll get a new cable in the box, don’t expect a charger. There are rumors that Apple may reserve faster charging and transfer speeds for the iPhone 15 Pro series, but we’ll see what happens.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: the end of the notch
Since it arrived with the iPhone X, the notch has proven quite divisive, even as dozens of Android manufacturers have instantly imitated it. Last year, Apple replaced the notch with something called Dynamic Island that made the unsightly cutout a neat feature. Thanks to a neat visual trick, the cutout appears to expand with notifications and data in an undeniably cool way.
Unfortunately, it was only for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, but all signs point to it coming to the base iPhone 15 this time around. In truth, it’s not much less distracting than the notch, but the added functionality is neat and has a lot of potential.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: a faster processor
It’s a given that you can expect faster performance with every phone update, but last year Apple broke an unwritten rule. It shipped the regular iPhone 14 with an older A15 chipset found in the iPhone 13 Pro, reserving the A16 Bionic for iPhone 14 Pro models.
This year, while the iPhone 15 Pro accelerates on the A17, the iPhone 15 is expected to belatedly inherit the A16. Since that chip is already available, we have a good idea of how much faster the iPhone 15 will be compared to the iPhone 13, and it’s a decent, if not mind-blowing upgrade.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | processor | Single core | Multicore | NPU TensorFlow Lite |
| iPhone 14Pro | A16 bionic | 1891 | 5469 | 3173 |
| iPhone 13 | A15 bionic | 1733 | 4718 | 2700 |
Of course that means those upgrading from the iPhone 13 will only feel the benefit of one generational chip swap, rather than the expected two, but it’s welcome nonetheless.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: An updated camera array
Last year, both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro received the first increase in camera megapixel count since the iPhone 6S introduced a 12-megapixel sensor in 2015. And based on our testing, the 48MP camera on the iPhone 14 Pro series performed VERY WELL.
It appears that the 48-megapixel camera sensor won’t be a Pro exclusive this year, meaning a 48MP primary camera should also arrive on the regular iPhone 15. Additionally, analyst Jeff Pu says the iPhone 15 it will have “three stacked sensors” with improved light-gathering capabilities for brighter and generally better photography.
Don’t expect a ProRAW camera mode for the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: a bigger screen (if you want it)
Bad news if the phone you’re trying to update is an iPhone 13 mini. Last year, Apple dropped the line by swapping out the compact 5.4-inch mini for the massive 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus.
The company is set to continue that strategy this year, with a 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and a 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus.
If Apple mimics it exactly, that and battery capacity will be the only differences between the phones, so those who want more screen to play with can have it without having to spend a lot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 13: a possible alternative
All of these talked about improvements add up to a substantial upgrade, should they come to fruition. But since most of the upgrades (USB-C aside) are secondhand from the iPhone 14 Pro, you might want to consider that upgrade path.
True, the iPhone 14 Pro won’t be Apple’s latest and greatest in September, but it will boast the same chipset plus you’ll get a telephoto zoom, an always-on display, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Coincidentally, this mirrors the advice I gave to buyers tempted by the base iPhone 14 when it arrived last September: “buy the iPhone 13 Pro instead.”
Apple has therefore decided to discontinue it, so they will probably do the same with the iPhone 14 Pro this year. But if you’re not averse to tightening up on carrier bidding and perhaps the used market, you’ll likely get a significant bang for your buck in September.
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