Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger battery (4323 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,915,175 vs 1,418,085); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera (157 vs 133).
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Bigger battery: 4323 vs 3582 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1915175 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 5725
- Faster charging: 27W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 203g
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus leads (37/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A18 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 1915175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 8300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 3582 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 26.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 14 Plus was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (86/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Apple iPhone 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.