iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro // Worth Upgrading? Nah

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00:00 Intro
00:33 What HASN'T Changed?
00:56 What HAS Changed?
2:57 48 Megapixel Camera
4:12 65% Larger Sensor
6:09 Lens & Digital Zoom Improvements
7:41 Video Modes / Stabilization Updates
9:22 Is it Worth Upgrading?

[SeezSantos]

Love these no BS reviews. The fact that you bought your own phone vs getting access to it by having to sweet talk about Apple products to get a review unit is a plus!

[ChrisTempel]

Might not be worth upgrading from the 13 to the 14, but in my case, I had an 11 Pro and the 14 Pro has been an excellent upgrade in that situation. It feels like catching up on three years worth of tech.

[randompiano]

This is by far the best review of this device. I own the 13pro max and this was the most to the point review I've seen of the 14 pro. Exactly how a review should be: Fearless. Honest. Thank you!

[srenity]

Finally a worth watching review.. Appreciate your honesty. Wish we had more reviews like this one for new products!

[missionery]

Thanks for an honest review. I’m so sick of seeing all the clearly sponsored reviews by YouTubers like meter McKinnon and others oozing over how great the 14pro is compared to the 13pro.

[DWGadgets]

the only reviewer that i rely on in terms of camera department, great job parker

[armandducellier]

Having been a camera operator for 15 years when I was younger, this review is extremely helpful choosing between the both phones. Major thumbs up.

[clvolt]

Dang, it was good footage with what we were talking about in the group about the minimum focusing distance. Incredible review! I have my 14 Pro, but reaaaallly debating returning it because I don’t feel anything is different from my 13 Pro — this video was literally what I was thinking.

[BCE-]

Thanks Parker! This affirms my decision to upgrade to a never used 1TB iPhone 13 Pro Max, which I got a really great deal on, from my 512GB iPhone 12 Pro Max. Saved over $700. In the mail, arriving tomorrow. It's so refreshing to hear someone present and demonstrate real facts and not fawn over the new phone which we see a zillion times here on YouTube and really get sick of.

[Azractor]

First timer here. Highly impressed. Immediately subscribed. Very appreciative to these changes you've pointed out loud between the phones.

[DrErnestKim]

This type of comparison was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for making this!

[Spock]

Excellent comparison of the 13 Pro and the 14 Pro. Helped me decide which phone to get.I chose the 13 Pro mainly for the lack of significant improvements in the 14 Pro, and retaining the ability to use a physical SIM when needed. Thanks!

[Aggielife]

This was my thoughts 2 years ago with the 12. I saw no reason to update from my 11 Pro max as the battery life was better on my old phone and 5G is still no really worth it just yet. The 13 came out with the promotion display and a more improved camera and better battery. I was close to upgrading, but held off one more year. I finally pulled the trigger this year because of the trade in deals at my carrier. I’ll probably keep the 14 Pro Max until they come out with the ifold lol! It’s crazy that I also use to upgrade yearly waking up in the middle of the night to preorder. Phones are too good now! Just buy a new case and upgrade your software!

[roykenner]

Thanks for the video.
I totally agree with you.
As for the CINEMA mode, with the new iOS 16 update, the errors of the edges have been corrected to a large extent and those who know video and photography will know how to play with the aperture and do very good work. Since there are many critics who do not know how to use this indispensable feature of a camera.

[benjaminawakened]

I'm not an apple fan at all but Your brutally honest and straightforward review was thoroughly enjoyed. I watch alot tech channel and your review is clear cut better than than any other big name reviewers. Anyways you earned a new subscriber

[serhiiperehonchuk]

Best comparison of these two phones I've seen during today's research.

[zorqis]

Spot on review. The 14 Pro makes sense for those who use the Pro RAW in need (when their main camera is left home), and then you post-process. Not bad as a backup, as we know the worst camera is the one that stays home and misses the moment. When camera price and portability is factored in, the 14 Pro makes sense, but relatively few people will use it like this. The 12 MP mode does the pop-maxing post-processing for you and it's what most people will do, and you're right in that case it's not worth it over the 13 Pro. Also, it's generally a good idea to wait for the second (or later) model after a given tech (e.g. sensor) change, if one can resist the urge of upgraditis.

[TheSalsaBeat]

Thank you so much for this detailed side-by-side comparison and review! We're trying to decide which camera to buy for our Salsa classes and this helped so much! Much love from San Diego, CA.

[webgraphr]

Thank you for sharing this honest, objective review! Appreciate the features you covered and comparing the worth of the upgrades.

[connord]

Honestly I'm leaning towards the 13 pro upgrading from the 11 pro. I'm looking at around $540 for a lightly used 13 pro or full price from apple for the 14 pro. I wish more reviewers made videos like these though!