Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger battery (4323 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 133); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4323 vs 3692 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 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
- Lighter: 177g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 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 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 34.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 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 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.