Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 63/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger battery (4323 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 133); the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4323 vs 3998 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1099
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 5753
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2538751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3895 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 9988 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 3998 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 168 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 14 Plus was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (94/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.