iPhone comparison 2022: specs, prices, offers and more!

All iPhones in 2021 compared:

	Regular model	Mini iPhone	Pro model (small)	Pro model (large)	Regular model (2020)	Mini iPhone (2020)	Regular Model (2019)	Budget iPhone
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MSRP	from $799	from $699	from $999	from $1,099	from $699	from $599	from $499	from $399
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Technical Specifications	6.1 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle September 2021	5.4 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2340 x 1080 pixels (476 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle September 2021	6.1 inch, OLED, 120 Hz 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB ROM Triple camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra-wide 12 megapixel telephoto camera September 2021	6.7 inch, OLED, 120 Hz 2778 x 1284 pixels (458 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB ROM Triple camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra-wide 12 megapixel telephoto camera September 2021	6.1 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi) Apple A14 Bionic, 5G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle October 2020	5.4 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2340 x 1080 pixels (476 ppi) Apple A14 Bionic, 5G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle October 2020	6.1 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 1792 x 828 pixels (326 ppi) Apple A13 Bionic, 4G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle September 2019	4.7 inch, LCD display, 60 Hz 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi) Apple A13 Bionic, 4G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Single camera 12 megapixel wide-angle April 2020
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On September 14, Apple unveiled the brand new iPhone 13 range. Included once again are the two professional models, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. There is once again a particularly small model for easy one-handed use, the iPhone 13 mini. As usual, Apple also retains its older models in the catalog. In the coming months, these are the previous models that you can still purchase: the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, the iPhone 11, and the iPhone SE (2020).

Below are the different iPhone models presented in detail. Use the links in the table of contents to check out the specific handset that you are interested in. You can also find a daily price comparison of the different iPhones here.

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Below are all the current iPhone models available for purchase in detail. In addition, you’ll also be able to find links to cheap prices and the best available deals (where applicable) for your favorite iPhone in the comparison tables. Let’s begin with the current iPhone Pro models.

iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max: from  $999 to $1,599

	Pro model (small)	Pro model (large)
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MSRP	from $999	from $1,099
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Technical specifications	6.1 inch, OLED, 120 Hz 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB ROM Triple camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra-wide 12 megapixel telephoto camera September 2021	6.7 inch, OLED, 120 Hz 2778 x 1284 pixels (458 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB ROM Triple camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra-wide 12 megapixel telephoto camera September 2021
Pros	Superb 120 Hz display Excellent battery life Great new camera module
Cons	USB-C port is long overdue “Fast” charging at with 20 watts
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In the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple packed everything including the kitchen sink. This year, there are no differences between the two Pro models apart from the display size and battery capacity. Of course, everything else that is underneath the hood, which you will also find in the “normal” iPhone 13 models, include the Apple A15 Bionic chipset with 5G support, FaceID, MagSafe support, and an IP68 certified chassis.

When it comes to mobile games, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have a few extras up their sleeves: The GPU has been upgraded with the inclusion of an additional processing core. And the OLED screens now manage refresh rates of up to 120 Hz. iOS 15 will dynamically adjust the refresh rate depending on the displayed content to save battery. Speaking of battery life, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max’s battery life is said to have improved by 1.5 and 2.5 hours, respectively, compared to their respective predecessors.

The Pro models also offer more capability in terms of cameras. The most obvious here would be the additional telephoto lens, which now offers a triple optical zoom feature and has an optical image stabilizer on iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Alongside this, though, there are also larger sensors on the main camera, which should further improve image quality especially in low light conditions. ProRAW support and a LiDAR sensor are also found only in the Pro models.

For the launch of the new iPhone 13 series on September 24, you can find a price comparison chart here, which shows you the cheapest deals for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. If you want to buy the smartphones, check back once again in due time.

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini: from $699 to $1,099

	Regular iPhone	Mini iPhone
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MSRP	from $799	from $699
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Technical specifications	6.1 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle September 2021	5.4 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2340 x 1080 pixels (476 ppi) Apple A15 Bionic, 5G 128 / 256 / 512 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle September 2021
Advantages	OLED screen with deep blacks Good battery life Good quality main camera IP68 certification Smarter iOS 15
Disadvantages	60 Hz refresh rate FaceID is unwieldy to use while wearing a face mask 20W charging speed
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On paper, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are “small” iPhones. But in reality, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini hardly have to cower behind the Pro models. Equipped with the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, making them on par with the Pro series in terms of processing power, while the screens should be great to look at again thanks to HDR support, TrueTone, and OLED technology. Unlike the Pro models, however, the refresh rate is limited to jtsu 60 Hz which is positively archaic in this day and age.

Buyers of the non-Pro models have to do without the telephoto lens. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini come with the new Cinematic Mode, which allows video recordings to achieve better depth of field. The smartphone can either adjust the focus for you or you can adjust it yourself with a tap on the display. The focus point can even be set once recording begins.

As soon as the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are available, we will show you a price comparison with the cheapest deals here.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini: from 679 to 969 euros

	Regular iPhone (2020)	Mini iPhone (2020)
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MSRP	from $699	from $599
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Technical specifications	6.1 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi) Apple A14 Bionic, 5G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide angle 12 megapixel ultra wide angle October 2020	5.4 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 2340 x 1080 pixels (476 ppi) Apple A14 Bionic, 5G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide angle 12 megapixel ultra wide angle October 2020
Pros	Strong performance Very adaptable Powerful camera even for the basic model	Compact form factor A14 Bionic SoC Good camera performance Highly customizable software
Cons	Slow wireless charging 64GB model is too little memory	Poor battery life Wireless charging at 12 watts 64GB in 2020 not enough memory
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Traditionally, Apple also offers older models at lower prices in addition to the current generation iPhones. In the US, you can still officially buy the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 mini from the iPhone 12 series at Apple, while saving some money along the way if you are OK with not having the latest and the greatest.

For the vast majority of users, the Apple A14 Bionic from last year should still offer enough processing power while having 5G support being another plus point for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. Last year’s models “only” offer 30 fps for 4K video recording, while the new Cinematic Mode is not available despite being updated to iOS 15.

But even if the two camera modules are a sensor generation older and rely on optical instead of mechanical image stabilization: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini also offer great image quality and can keep up with most smartphones. You just have to make do without the telesensor.

iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020): from $399 to $499

	Editor’s recommendation	Bargain purchase
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MSRP	from $499	from $399
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Technical specifications	6.1 inch, OLED, 60 Hz 1792 x 828 pixels (326 ppi) Apple A13 Bionic, 4G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Dual camera 12 megapixel wide-angle 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle September 2019	4.7-inch, LCD, 60 Hz 1334 x 750 pixels (326 ppi) Apple A13 Bionic, 4G 64 / 128 / 256 GB ROM Single camera 12 megapixel wide-angle April 2020
Pros	Build quality Software updates Performance Camera Battery life	Powerful processor Physical Home button Bokeh effects for both cameras Cheapest iPhone ever
Cons	Old-fashioned design 5-watt charger No USB-C support Entry-level 64GB memory is insufficient	LCD display is outdated Non-expandable memory Portrait mode works only for humans
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The two new entry-level smartphones in Apple’s lineup right now are the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020). Both smartphones come with the best SoC of its generation, the Apple A13 Bionic chipset. While this chipset might be a bit older than the newer ones, but it supports most of the new features of iOS 15, which leaves computing power as the main drawback. However, users who do not always play the latest games should still be able to manage well with the A13 Bionic SoC.

However, both the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE lack 5G support. The iPhone 11 has the same dual-camera setup as the newer iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models, and despite having older sensors, it offers a Night Mode including Deep Fusion. The iPhone SE has only a single 12-megapixel camera with no dedicated Night Mode.

As you can see in the price comparison to the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020), you can even save quite a bit compared to Apple’s recommended retail price. With a little luck and patience, you can get the iPhone SE below the MSRP.

iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max: Exciting alternatives

	Editor’s recommendation	Value-for-money
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Pros	Stylish design Very bright display Night mode for front-facing and ultra-wide-angle camera Fast processor	Great design and display Good battery life Great camera system including night mode Excellent performance
Cons	No power adapter included Expensive Average battery life	Extremely expensive, especially for the large storage capacity model No power adapter included
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Even though the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have disappeared from Apple’s website, you can still buy the two smartphones on various online shops and retailers. With their features, the two Pro models are still competitive smartphones even in the fall of 2021.

In the coming weeks and months, we expect prices to fall as various vendors prepare to get rid of their existing inventory. So a look at the price comparison may be worthwhile in snagging a bargain.

iOS 15

In June 2021, we got a first look at iOS 15 during WWDC. This September 20, Apple will begin the official rollout of the final version of the mobile operating system. At first glance, it is primarily cosmetic changes. The Safari browser receives a facelift, notifications look different, and can be better managed with the help of the Focus feature. And of course, mindfulness is still a big issue.

However, there are more innovations in terms of security and privacy. Paying iCloud customers can jump aboard the “iCloud+” subscription at no extra charge and get all sorts of additional services, such as location and IP obfuscation Private Relay. And Siri no longer sends voice recordings around the globe, instead it processes requests locally on your device. Read more details about iOS 15 in the article below:

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