Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3200); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,626,008); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 146); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 77
Battery 20
Portability 56
Value for money 46

Apple iPhone 17

Performance 88
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 66

What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 68/100

What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1626008
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2631
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6602
  • Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 177g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 77/100)
  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro — 46/100, 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 79/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).

Apple iPhone 14 Pro: The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 17
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Apple A19
AnTuTu 1626008 2156126
Geekbench Single 2631 3608
Geekbench Multi 6602 8810
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1179x2556 2622x1206
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3200 mAh 3692 mAh
Charging 15W 40W
Wireless charging 15W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 146 157
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 iOS 26
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×7.9 mm 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 177 g
Launch price $999 $799

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Apple iPhone 17

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1179x2556
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Apple iPhone 17

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

  • 3200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Apple iPhone 17

  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple A16 Bionic
68/100
1626008 AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
76/100 +24.6%
2156126 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

$999

Apple iPhone 17

$799

Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 77/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.