iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 26 grams0.92 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus.
The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) feels lighter and smoother despite shrinking the footprint, all powered by a chip several generations newer. A renewed 14 Plus (paid link) can be had for roughly $350, but you miss out on the latest screen quality and efficiency. Pick the 17 if you prioritize modern comfort and speed, or stick with the 14 Plus only if screen area is your priority.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17
Pocket: iPhone 17
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
14 Plus, 17 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 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 14 Plus 6.33 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 14 Plus 3.07 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 14 Plus 0.31 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 Plus 203 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 14 Plus 7.16 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Plus | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 11.2 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.44 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 203 grams7.16 ounces | 177 grams, 26 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.92 ounces less |
| Volume | 98.0 cubic centimetres5.98 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 12.9 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.79 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 90 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 1206 × 2622 |
| 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 | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 30 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 | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 11.2 mm (0.44 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 26 g (0.92 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 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 17 compared to the iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 17 is 11.2 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 14 Plus.
Is the weight difference between the iPhone 14 Plus and the iPhone 17 noticeable?
Yes the weight difference is noticeable with the iPhone 17 being 26 grams lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus.
What is the difference in screen size between the iPhone 14 Plus and the iPhone 17?
The iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7 inch screen and the iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch screen.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 17 is easier to use one handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 14 Plus.
Which phone is more pocketable?
The iPhone 17 is more pocketable than the iPhone 14 Plus. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is the size upgrade worth it?
The size only upgrade is worth it to the iPhone 17 from the iPhone 14 Plus.