The iPhone 13 was Apple's mainstream flagship iPhone for 2021. Available in a 6.1-inch size, the iPhone 12 offered improved cameras, a smaller notch at the top of the display, and Apple's A15 chip.
Going for an iPhone 14 or iPhone 13 may still make sense in 2024, even now they're both a few years out of date. Even if they're not the shiniest and latest models, they're both still competent ...