A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
iPhone 13
Company ProductName Specs




iPhone 15 Plus
Company ProductName Specs




What we think

Chevron down
PerfectRec Logo
The PerfectRec phone team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·

The iPhone 15 Plus offers a larger screen, higher peak brightness, and improved photo and video quality, which is preferable if you value media consumption and photography. It's also equipped with a more recent A16 processor and more RAM, indicating better performance and possibly longer future support. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 has a smaller display and is less expensive, which could be ideal if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option without needing the very latest features. Both phones lack a headphone jack and offer wireless charging, but the 15 Plus provides slightly longer battery life. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13
  • The Apple iPhone 13 has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.
Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Very good for taking photos
  • Excellent for recording videos
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

Chevron down

Overall Camera Quality

7.7
iPhone 13
iPhone 15 Plus
8.6
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 13 has good overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

7.5
iPhone 13
iPhone 15 Plus
8.5
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone 13 takes good photos.

Video Quality

8.0
iPhone 13
iPhone 15 Plus
9.1
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus takes excellent videos, while the Apple iPhone 13 takes very good videos.

Battery

7.1 Hours
iPhone 13
iPhone 15 Plus
8.9 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has 8.9 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 13 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is 6.7 inches.

Cost

$630
iPhone 13
iPhone 15 Plus
$829
Product image
Product image

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Apple iPhone 13 has a price of $630 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus costs $829.
Image of Phones
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Phone
Find your new phone

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the Apple iPhone 13 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus compare to other phones

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
Apple iPhone 13Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Apple iPhone 13Apple iPhone 15 Plus

GENERAL

Price
$630
$829
Brand
AppleApple
Operating System
iOSiOS
Release Date
September 24, 2021September 22, 2023

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.7"
Resolution
2532 x 11702796 x 1290
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
460460
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A15A16
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
4 GB6 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
7.7/108.7/10
Photos Score
7.5/108.5/10
Videos Score
8.1/109.2/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS48 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.1 Hours8.9 Hours
Battery Capacity
3240 mAh4383 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoNo

PHYSICAL

Size
5.78" x 2.81"6.33" x 3.06"
Weight
6.14 oz7.09 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.05.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Blue, Pink, Midnight, Starlight, Green, RedYellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black
SD Card
NoNo
Custom ROM Support
NoNo

Shopping

Chevron down

Apple iPhone 13

See more

Dig into reviews and images

TechRadar

James Peckham | September 2022
"The iPhone 13 isn’t a game changer for Apple’s series of smartphones, but it’s an important iteration that offers better battery life, a better processor and an upgraded camera setup than iPhones that have gone before it. If you’re looking for a fast and capable smartphone, and don’t need the extra features of the pricier Pro model, this is a top choice."

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

See more

Dig into reviews and images

PC Mag

Eric Zeman | October 2023
"Apple's iPhone 15 Plus is the phone to get if battery life and budget are your top concerns. It outlasts the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, coming in second only to the top-shelf Pro Max. Otherwise, it includes a larger display than the standard iPhone 15, the same speedy processor, a fine pair of cameras, excellent wireless radios, and a waterproof build."

Get a great deal on the Apple iPhone 13 or the Apple iPhone 15 Plus

About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

Phone guides you might be interested in

Chevron down

FAQs

Chevron down

FAQs about phones

Questions about PerfectRec >

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec phones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest phone information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

68
Phones evaluated
7,820
Phones stats compiled
8
Proprietary Phones ratings developed
129,900
Recommendations made
73,610
Consumer hours saved

About the phone team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Phones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Seth Peoples

Phones Expert
Seth is a US-based product expert focusing on smartphones and he is a moderator of one of the largest smartphone subreddits. His tailored recommendations have helped him earn over 87k comment karma, putting him in the top 1% of Redditors.

Efthimis Kotanidis

Phones Expert
Efthimis is a Greece-based product expert focusing on smartphones. He has been recommending phones for 4 years and his recommendations on Reddit have earned him over 35k karma.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo