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iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 16

Quick answer

The iPhone 16 is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 33 grams1.16 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus.

The iPhone 14 Plus on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer on a charge and costs significantly less as renewed, but the iPhone 16 (paid link) feels lighter and easier to manage one-handed. You get a newer processor and USB-C on the 16, which future-proofs your choice. It comes down to whether you value endurance and savings over daily convenience.

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Easier one-handediPhone 16

PocketiPhone 16

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight14 Plus160.8 millimetres6.33 inches78.1 millimetres3.07 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches203 grams7.16 ounces16147.6 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.52 inches less71.6 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.26 inches less7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same170 grams, 33 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.16 ounces less

Height: 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 14 Plus 6.33 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 14 Plus 3.07 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 14 Plus 0.31 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 Plus 203 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 14 Plus 7.16 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 16. Differences are given against iPhone 14 Plus.
Specification14 Plus16
Height160.8 millimetres6.33 inches147.6 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.52 inches less
Width78.1 millimetres3.07 inches71.6 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same
Weight203 grams7.16 ounces170 grams, 33 grams less6.00 ounces, 1.16 ounces less
Volume98.0 cubic centimetres5.98 cubic inches82.4 cubic centimetres, 15.5 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.95 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent87 percent, the same
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution1284 × 27781179 × 2556
Pixel density458 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
CutoutNotchDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA15 BionicA18
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.26 hrs22 hrs
PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.35G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.899 dollars799 dollars, 100 dollars less
ReleasedOct 2022Sep 2024
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 16 is 13.2 mm (0.52 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower and 33 g (1.16 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus. The iPhone 14 Plus measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.31 in) and weighs 203 g (7.16 oz). The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 oz).

Also compared with iPhone 14 Plus

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is iPhone 16 than iPhone 14 Plus?

iPhone 16 is 13.2 mm shorter and 6.5 mm narrower than iPhone 14 Plus.

Is iPhone 16 lighter than iPhone 14 Plus?

Yes, iPhone 16 weighs 33 g less than iPhone 14 Plus.

What is the screen size difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 14 Plus?

iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display while iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7 inch display.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 14 Plus.

Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?

Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but iPhone 16 is more pocketable.

Is the size difference worth upgrading for?

Whether the size difference is worth upgrading for depends on your preference for portability versus screen size.