Are you looking for the best iPhone? On this page, we will introduce you to the different iPhones and explain the differences between the models. We’ll start with the iPhone 13 and 13 mini, followed by the iPhone 13 Pro (Max)!
The iPhone 13 is a beautiful iPhone that brings a rather angular design – which we think suits it well. It has two excellent cameras, a glass base for wireless charging, and a battery that lasts quite long.
When should I buy the iPhone 14 Pro (Max)? The best time to buy.
- Display brightness up to 2000 Nits
- Very good camera
- A16 Bionic Chip
Decision support for the iPhone 14 Pro
The most significant difference from the iPhone 13 Pro is the improved camera, which now comes with a full 48 megapixels, including image stabilization with sensor shift. High-resolution video that you shoot freely from the hand blur thus significantly less.
The A16 chip has also become a bit faster, but the HAuptzeil was still more Effiziens and less power consumption. Apple has succeeded in that: the iPhone 14 Pro lasts significantly longer on one battery charge.
Apple still hasn’t managed to hide Face ID completely, but hides it very well with the “Dynamic Island”. Apple has simply programmed status and control functions around the black cutout for Face ID, so that the two visually merge.
It is good that the smallest storage capacity is 128 GB. You are already well equipped with that. Alternatively, 256 and 512 GB are available, as well as 1 TB for frequent filmmakers.
In short:
- better battery life
- 48 MP camera
- brighter display with max 2000 nits
Technical Specs iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro
- 6,1 Zoll Display with 2556 x 1179 Pixels
- 147,5 x 71.5 x 7,85 mm, 206 g
- A16 Bionic Chip
- Face ID for unlocking, app purchase and Apple Pay
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 48 megapixel camera with wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle lens and 12 megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC Capability
- 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB storage
iPhone 14 Pro (Max)
- 6,7 Zoll Display with 2796 x 1290 Pixels
- 160,7 x 77,6 x 7,85 mm, 240 g
- A16 Bionic Chip
- Face ID for unlocking, app purchase and Apple Pay
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 48 megapixel camera with wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle lens and 12 megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC Capability
- 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB storage
When should I buy the iPhone 14 (Plus)? The best time to buy.
Das iPhone 14 gibt es wieder als Plus-Variante.
- Display brightness up to 1200 nits
- Slightly improved camera compared to iPhone 13
- A15 Bionic Chip
Decision support for the iPhone 14 (Plus)
Although the iPhone 14’s interior design is completely different than the iPhone 13, many things have remained the same for you. The design now allows the back to be changed separately, making repairs easier – yet the exterior design remains the same.
And not only that: The A15 chip is also from the predecessor series. It’s not really slow, but it’s not a further development either. Apple has only made some improvements to the cameras.
A completely new feature is the accident detection: the iPhone can register whether you were in an accident and calls 911. In the U.S., you can even call for help via satellite, but Apple doesn’t yet offer this feature in other countries.
The bottom line is that it is a good smartphone if you need a new one. However, if you already have an iPhone 12 or 13, a change does not make much sense.
In short:
- insignificantly different from iPhone 13
- slightly improved camera
- Satellite emergency call only in the USA
Technische Daten iPhone 14 (Plus)
iPhone 14
- 6,1 Zoll Display with 2532 x 1170 Pixels
- 146,7 x 71.5 x 7,80 mm, 172 g
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Face ID for unlocking, app purchase and Apple Pay
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 megapixel camera with wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle lens and 12 megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC Capability
- 128, 256 or 512 GB storage
iPhone 14 (Plus)
- 6,7 Zoll Display with 2778 x 1284 Pixels
- 160,8 x 78,1 x 7,80 mm, 203 g
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Face ID for unlocking, app purchase and Apple Pay
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 megapixel camera with wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle lens and 12 megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC Capability
- 128, 256 or 512 GB storage
When to buy the iPhone 13?
The iPhone 13 is the newest iPhone in the current range.
- Display with up to 1200 nits
- very good battery life
- A15 Bionic Chip
Decision support for the iPhone 13
The most significant difference to the iPhone 12 is that the iPhone 13 is virtually unrepairable. So, if you have ever had your iPhone repaired in an independent repair shop, you should choose an older model. If you always go to Apple anyway, you will not notice a difference. However, we expect a significant drop in value due to the limitations, since the devices will be hard to sell on the second-hand market.
Technically, little has changed compared to the 12; you could say that Apple has launched a 12s. The battery life has increased by 1.5 to 2.5 hours and the A15 chip is a few percent faster, but much less than in previous generations.
The video mode is great, where you can still change the sharpness on objects in the recorded movie afterwards. A really fun feature. Note, however, that this is only available up to a resolution of 1080p and 30 frames per second. 4K 60p recordings are only possible “normally”.
It is good that the smallest storage capacity is 128 GB. You are already well equipped with that. Alternatively, 256 and 512 GB are available.
Es ist gut, dass die kleinste Speicherkapazität 128 GB beträgt. Damit sind Sie bereits gut ausgestattet. Alternativ sind auch 256 und 512 GB verfügbar.
In short:
- better battery life
- Cinematic Mode
- brighter display with 1200 Nits
Comparison table iPhone 13, 12, 11, SE (coming)
Technical Specs iPhone 13
- 6,1″ display with 2532 x 1170 pixels
- 146,78 x 71.5 x 7,65 mm, 173 g
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 128, 256 or 512 GB storage
When to buy the iPhone 13 mini?
The iPhone 13 mini is the compact choice in the current lineup.
- two cameras
- very good battery life
- A15 Bionic Chip
- display contrast: 2 million to one
Decision support for the iPhone 13 mini
The “normal” iPhone 13 has two excellent cameras, a glass bottom for wireless charging and an enduring battery, whose battery life has been increased once again. It is the modern version of the iPhone SE, but with the luxury of an edge-to-edge display and the latest A15 chip.
However, you have to be aware that Apple has almost completely sealed off the device in terms of repair options: almost all repairs have to take place at Apple. If you can do without the new cinema mode for video recordings (up to 1080p), you can also buy an iPhone 12 directly if free repair options are important.
The only compromise due to the size compared to the normal iPhone 13 is the battery life: The mini only manages 17 instead of 19 hours of video playback and 55 hours instead of 75 hours of audio playback.
However, all the other good features of the big brother like the XDR display, 5G connectivity and the two very good cameras with advanced night mode are on board!
Technical Specs iPhone 13 mini
- 5,4 Zoll display with 2340 x 1080 pixels
- 131,5 x 64,2 x 7,65 mm, 140 g
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 128, 256 or 512 GB storage
Apple’s handling of independent iPhone repairs: Apple wants to avoid repairing iPhones in independent workshops. Thus, you can expect measures for many younger iPhones if you repair your iPhone yourself or have it done at an independent repair store.
The restrictions in battery and display can be ignored since True Tone can be preserved when the device is rebuilt correctly and the battery and display warnings are only texts that you can ignore. Face ID cannot be repaired at all, Apple even refuses to repair it. They simply sell you a completely new iPhone in case of damage.
Comparison table iPhone 13, mini, Pro, Pro Max (coming)
When to buy the iPhone 13 Pro (Max)?
The iPhone 13 Pro (Max) is the current top model.
- 3 cameras, one macro lens
- very good battery life
- A15 Bionic Chip
- stainless steel and matte glass back
Decision support for the iPhone 13 Pro (Max)
The iPhone 13 Pro (Max) is the most modern iPhone and the one with the best technical equipment. This is also reflected in the price: It is the most expensive of all current iPhone models.
Many found Apple’s naming of iPhones with the addition of “Pro” a bit exaggerated. However, this model shows that Apple is serious about recommending the mobile phone as a camera for high-quality productions.
The three cameras with ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto lenses can now record data in Apple’s ProRAW data format. This makes it possible to manipulate color, exposure, etc. afterwards. The 13 Pro also has a macro function for taking pictures: You can get very close to the subject and take nice detailed pictures.
The recordings are of course possible in 4K, 60 frames per second and HDR (Dolby Vision). The cinema recording function is new: The depth of field can be changed afterwards. This function is available up to a resolution of 1080p. In addition, the Pro models offer ProRes recordings up to 4K 30 fps (function not yet available, iPhones with only 128 GB only offer 1080p at 30 fps).
Another Pro feature is the LiDAR sensor: this is very useful for professional use and offers faster autofocus for everyday use, for example when shooting at night.
Specifications iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
- 6,1″ display with 2532 x 1170 pixels
- 146,7 x 71,5 x 7,65 mm, 203 g
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ProRAW with Dolby Vision
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB storage
iPhone 13 Pro Max
- 6,7 Zoll display with 2778 x 1284 pixels
- 160,8 x 78,1 x 7,65 mm, 238 g
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- ProRAW with Dolby Vision
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB storage
When to buy the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 is a very good choice in the current lineup.
- two cameras
- good battery life
- A14 Bionic Chip
- display contrast: 2 million to one
Decision support for the iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 comes with many valuable new features. Besides the revised design, it is the first iPhone to use the 5G network and comes with an even faster A14 chip.
Both cameras now support the improved night mode and the display with ceramic reinforcement is supposed to break less often during drops. Apple claims that it is up to four times more stable than the previously used material.
Two cameras with night mode, 5G cellular standard.
In direct comparison with the iPhone 11, it has also become about 15% thinner, smaller and lighter. So, it is another step towards the optimal iPhone.
The display has also been improved: it is now called Super Retina XDR Display and has a peak brightness of 1200 nits and a contrast of 2 million to 1..
Convenient for wireless charging: the iPhone now supports up to 15 watts and magnetically holds a charging cable on the back.
Technical Specs iPhone 12
- 6,1 Zoll display with 2532 x 1170 pixels
- 146,78 x 71.5 x 7,4 mm, 162 g
- A14 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth Frontkamera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 64, 128 or 256 GB storage
When to buy the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 mini is the compact choice in the current lineup.
- two cameras
- good battery life
- A14 Bionic Chip
- display contrast: 2 million to one
Decision support for the iPhone 12 mini
The iPhone 12 mini is once again a small iPhone that is offered at a fair price – and comes in a compact design. Like the “normal” iPhone 12, it has two excellent cameras, a glass bottom for wireless charging and an enduring battery. It is the modern version of the iPhone SE, but with the luxury of an edge-to-edge display and the latest A14 chip.
Thus, there is now again the possibility to get a relatively small iPhone, which nevertheless saves on almost nothing.
Thus, it has a glass back and a completely new design in addition to the modern and bezel-less OLED display.
Compared to the normal iPhone 12, you only have to make concessions in terms of battery life: The mini only manages 15 instead of 17 hours of video playback and 50 hours instead of 65 of audio playback.
However, all the other good features of the big brother like the XDR display, 5G connectivity and the two very good cameras with advanced night mode are on board!
Comparison Table iPhone 12, mini, Pro, Pro Max (coming)
Technical Specs iPhone 12 mini
- 5,4 Zoll display with 2340 x 1080 pixels
- 131,5 x 64,2 x 7,4 mm, 133 g
- A14 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth camera
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 64, 128 or 256 GB storage
When to buy the iPhone 12 Pro (Max)?
The iPhone 12 Pro (Max) is still on sale. It is still a top choice.
- three cameras
- good battery life
- A14 Bionic Chip
- stainless steel, matte glass back
Decision support for the iPhone 12 Pro (Max)
The iPhone 12 Pro (Max) is the most modern iPhone and the one with the best technical equipment. This is also reflected in the price: It is the most expensive of all current iPhone models.
Many found Apple’s naming of iPhones with the addition of “Pro” a bit exaggerated. However, this model shows that Apple is serious about recommending the mobile phone as a camera for high-quality productions.
The three cameras with ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto lenses can now record data in Apple’s ProRAW data format. This allows subsequent manipulation of color, exposure, etc.
The Pro series is available with 6.1″ and 6.7″ displays, where the Max model comes with optical image stabilization as an extra, which is achieved by real-time shifts of the image sensor.
The recordings are of course possible in 4K, 60 frames per second and HDR (Dolby Vision).
Technical Specs iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
- 6,1 Zoll display with 2532 x 1170 pixels
- 146,7 x 71,5 x 7,4 mm, 187 g
- A14 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth camera
- ProRAW with Dolby Vision
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 128, 256 or 512 GB storage
iPhone 12 Pro Max
- 6,7 Zoll display with 2778 x 1284 pixels
- 160,8 x 78,1 x 7,4 mm, 226 g
- A14 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth camera
- ProRAW with Dolby Vision
- ax WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 128, 256 or 512 GB storage
When to buy the iPhone SE?
The iPhone SE is the iPhone for cost-conscious buyers.
- one camera
- gute Akkulaufzeit
- A15 Bionic Chip
- Touch ID
These ads show the iPhone SE 2, not the current model SE 3!
Decision support for the iPhone SE
With its 4.7″ display, it is one of the smaller iPhones, and it is also quite light. It is a good choice for those who want a compact iPhone, but do not want to spend too much money. Savings were made in the right places, so a fast A15 processor is on board despite the low price.
Many had wished for a successor to the nevertheless very compact iPhone SE, which was based on the iPhone 6s.
Apple is now adding the third generation of the SE, which has grown significantly in size, but is now the most compact compared to the other iPhones in the portfolio.
The design is the same as the iPhone 6, but that does not have to be a bad thing, since this form factor offers Touch ID, which many have grown fond of and which cannot be stopped by a mask in the current situation.
Despite the classic exterior, however, the smartphone is up to date: a fast A15 processor is on board, as well as wireless charging and a good camera. The battery is also very enduring.
In summary, the iPhone SE is inexpensive, but it summarizes all the good features of a classic iPhone excellently. Thus, those who prefer Touch ID, can do without a bezel-less display, and also have a limited budget will find a loyal companion in the iPhone SE.
Technical Specs iPhone SE 2022
- 4,7 Zoll display with 1334 x 750 pixels
- A15 Bionic Chip
- 138,4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g
- Touch ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide lens
- 7 Megapixel front camera
- ax WLAN 6
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 64, 128 or 256 GB storage
Comparison Table iPhone 12, SE, 11, XR (coming)
When to buy the iPhone 11 kaufen?
The iPhone 11 is still a professional choice if you like the round design.
- two cameras
- very good battery life
- A13 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
Decision support for the iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 is once again a beautiful, up-to-date iPhone that comes at a fair price. It has two excellent cameras, a glass back with wireless charging and a battery that lasts a very long time.
Apple has made the iPhone 11 a nice combination of features. It is better than the predecessor XR and not much less attractive than the more expensive 11 Pro models in everyday use.
The iPhone 11 comes with two cameras: A wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lens are on board. The biggest difference to the top model iPhones is the display: You get a large LCD display instead of an OLED display. That is technically a very big difference, but the LCD is so good that it should be enough if you do not have a direct comparison. Note that the resolution is a bit less refined compared to the 11 Pro – but if you hold it at arm’s distance, you should not notice any difference.
Two cameras, big battery.
Thus, the 11 gets one less camera than the 11 Pro and an LCD screen instead of OLED. It is also made of aluminum, which allows for a variety of bright colors. Very handy for everyday use is the Qi charging capability and the battery, which often has more than one day of power.
Technical Specs iPhone 11
- 6,1 Zoll display with 1792 x 828 pixels
- 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera with wide and ultrawide lens
- 12 Megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ac WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 64, 128 or 256 GB storage
When to buy the iPhone XR kaufen?
- two cameras
- very good battery life
- A12 Bionic Chip
- Face ID
Decision support and criteria for the iPhone Xr
The iPhone Xr is the cheaper of the three top models with the A12 Bionic chip. It comes with an LCD display.
The iPhone Xr is exactly between the two OLED models 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max with a screen size of 6.1 inches. The Xr also offers an edge-to-edge display, but it uses the familiar iPhone 8 design. Finally, several colors are available again: Not only black and white, but also red, yellow, blue, and coral.
An iPhone with an edge-to-edge LCD display.
Even the basic model comes with 64 GB of storage, so it is no longer absolutely necessary to go for the next higher model with 128 GB – unless you shoot a lot of 4K videos, of course. 256 GB are also available.
You also notice that when you unlock the iPhone: Since Touch ID is no longer possible, Apple relies on facial recognition. You only have to look at the iPhone and it is unlocked. That is fascinating and works smoothly in everyday use. It is often even better than Touch ID, which sometimes refuses to work when you have wet fingers, for example.
Due to the removal of the home button, a new gesture was needed to get back to the home screen from an app. Apple decided to use a swipe from the bottom to the top. Since this gesture used to call up the Control Center, you can now reach it with a swipe down, but only from the upper right corner. A swipe from the upper left corner brings up the message overview as usual. This change might be a bit confusing in the first few days, but it is basically logical and necessary for technical progress, so it is nothing to worry about. Moreover, this device is of the home button-free generation and you are just at the forefront.
Technical Specs iPhone XR
- 6,1 Zoll display with 1792×828 pixels
- 150,9 x 75,7 x 8,3 mm, 194 g
- A12 Bionic 64-Bit Chip
- Face ID
- Barometer, gyro sensor, accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor
- 12 Megapixel camera
- 7 Megapixel TrueDepth front camera
- ac WLAN
- Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC, nur für Apple Pay nutzbar
- 64, 128 oder 256 GB Speicherplatz
iPhone Xr vs. iPhone Xs vs. iPhone 8
The main difference between the iPhone Xr and Xs is the display technology: The more expensive Xs uses an OLED display, the cheaper Xr an LCD display. In addition, the Xr does not feature 3D Touch, which is the pressure-sensitive touch control. However, the A12 Bionic chip is the same, and thus also the speed.
Bright colors are only available in the iPhone Xr.
The colors offered are an obvious difference: While the Xs is only offered in the rather restrained colors space gray, silver and gold, the Xr is available in various bright colors. Thus, users looking for a fast and modern iPhone that also has some color will be happy with the Xr.
The jump from iPhone XR to 11 is only 100 Euros.
If the surcharge of 170 Euros does not matter, then take the more modern Xr. The display is bezel-less, the camera is better, the processor is faster and has machine learning capabilities, and the battery life is even better. If you just want a classic iPhone with Touch ID, you can go for the iPhone 7, which is still an excellent companion if the basics are enough for you.
