iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 14 Plus, 4 grams0.14 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) is physically similar to the iPhone 14 Plus (paid link), but the A18 chip makes daily tasks feel distinctly faster. You gain USB‑C and AI features without sacrificing battery life, though the renewed market makes the older model significantly cheaper. If you plan to keep the phone for years, the iPhone 16 Plus is the clear choice; otherwise the iPhone 14 Plus remains a solid value.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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from $899 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 14 Plus: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.8 millimetres, 203 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
14 Plus, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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Height: 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 14 Plus 6.33 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 14 Plus 3.07 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 14 Plus 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 Plus 203 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 14 Plus 7.16 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Plus | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, the same |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 203 grams7.16 ounces | 199 grams, 4 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.14 ounces less |
| Volume | 98.0 cubic centimetres5.98 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 0.3 cubic centimetres less5.96 cubic inches, 0.02 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 88 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 899 dollars, the same |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 0.1 mm taller, 0.3 mm (0.01 in) narrower and 4 g (0.14 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How do the physical sizes of iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus compare?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 0.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 14 Plus but has the same height and depth. Both models stand 6.33 inches tall with matching screen sizes of 6.7 inches.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 4 grams lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus weighing 199 grams. This weight difference is not considered noticeable for daily use.
Do the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus have different screen sizes?
Both the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus feature a 6.7 inch display. The screen dimensions and pixel density are very close across both devices.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
There is no difference in one-handed ease between the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus. Average adult hands find both models similarly comfortable to hold.
Will the iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 Plus fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 14 Plus shares this same pocket fit result.
Is upgrading from iPhone 14 Plus to iPhone 16 Plus worth it for size?
Size alone does not justify an upgrade between these models as their physical dimensions are nearly identical. The internal components differ while the exterior remains the same.