The cheapest telephoto: iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro?
The cheapest telephoto: iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro?
Published: 17 October 2026
"I want to shoot at a distance, without buying the newest generation just for one zoom lens." On our stock list, that request has a very clear answer: the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro.
Both have a 3x telephoto, both have a 120Hz ProMotion display, both have a stainless-steel frame. Between them: €84.07.
As always: every device passes more than 80 inspection points, carries a 6-month warranty and a 14-day return window. The grade describes appearance only; battery health is listed separately.
One: the prices (17 October 2026)
- iPhone 13 Pro · 128GB · grade B: from €364.85
- iPhone 14 Pro · 128GB · grade B: from €448.92
- Difference: €84.07
Watch the SIM variant: the figures above are the lowest across all variants, which is usually eSIM-only or dual physical SIM. For a specific combination, check the label on each device before ordering. Pre-owned prices are our site prices on 17 October 2026 and move daily.
Two: what both of them have
- A 3x telephoto — distant scenery, concerts, pet and child close-ups. At this price this is the lowest entry point to a telephoto lens you can buy from us.
- ProMotion 120Hz — visibly smoother than the standard models at the same money.
- A stainless-steel frame — heavier than aluminium, but a different class of feel and durability.
- A three-camera system — main, ultra-wide and telephoto.
Three: what the 14 Pro adds (and whether it is worth €84.07)
- A 48MP main camera — clearly better daylight detail and cropping latitude than the 13 Pro's 12MP.
- Dynamic Island — a generation newer in front-face design and interaction.
- One year less age — the chip and battery start from a later baseline, and the update runway is a year longer.
Four: the most important line — neither has Apple Intelligence
The Apple Intelligence cut-off is the iPhone 15 Pro (A17 Pro) and above. The 13 Pro and the 14 Pro both miss it.
This needs saying plainly: if you want the AI features, this price band has no answer — you have to step up to the 15 Pro, grade B 128GB, from €563.31.
Five: three questions to decide
- Do you only need the telephoto? Yes → the 13 Pro, from €364.85, already gives you the 3x and the 120Hz: the cheapest telephoto entry on the site.
- Does photo quality still matter? Yes → the 14 Pro's 48MP main is worth the €84.07; daylight and cropping are a different level.
- Do you want Apple Intelligence? Yes → neither suits you; look at the 15 Pro or above.
Your use decides — not which one is newer.
Six: where to see the devices
- One device, one photo, with real photos and labels for each unit: gigglefone.fr/en-US/d
- The full catalogue, every model and price: gigglefone.fr/en-US/p
Sources and notes: the iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro specifications (3x telephoto, ProMotion 120Hz, stainless-steel frame, and for the 14 Pro the 48MP main camera and Dynamic Island) come from Apple's official technical specifications. Apple Intelligence support follows Apple's published list: iPhone 15 Pro and later. Prices are GiggleFone.fr prices on 17 October 2026 and move daily. This article reflects conditions as of 17 October 2026.