Which iPhone is best: the 13, 14, or 15?

Choosing between the iPhone 13, 14, and 15 comes down to whether you want modern features or the absolute lowest price.

The iPhone 15 is definitively the best choice of the three. It represents a major leap forward from the older generation, ditching the proprietary Lightning port for universal USB-C, replacing the top notch with the interactive Dynamic Island, and upgrading to a much sharper 48-megapixel camera. Because it has a newer chip, it will also receive iOS updates longer into the future, making it the smartest investment.

If you are on a strict budget, the iPhone 13 is the best value alternative. Even though it is an older model, it features the exact same core processor design as the iPhone 14 and looks nearly identical.

Generally, it is best to skip the iPhone 14. It was a very minor update over the iPhone 13 (adding mostly niche features like Crash Detection and Satellite SOS) but usually costs more. You are better off saving money with the 13 or spending a little extra to get the modern upgrades of the 15.