iPhone 14 vs iPhone 16
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 is the same size as the iPhone 14, 2 grams0.07 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) feels instantly more responsive, and its battery holds out longer through the day. The iPhone 14 (paid link) is nearly identical in hand, so the upgrade is really about performance and longevity. Buy the 16 if you want a new phone, or hunt for a renewed 14 to save cash.
Paid link.
Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 14
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 14: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 172 grams. iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams.
14, 16 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 14 146.7 millimetres, 16 147.6 millimetres.Height: 14 5.78 inches, 16 5.81 inches.Width: 14 71.5 millimetres, 16 71.6 millimetres.Width: 14 2.81 inches, 16 2.82 inches.Depth: 14 7.80 millimetres, 16 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 14 0.31 inches, 16 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 172 grams, 16 170 grams.Weight: 14 6.07 ounces, 16 6.00 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more5.81 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.82 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 172 grams6.07 ounces | 170 grams, 2 grams less6.00 ounces, 0.07 ounces less |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 0.6 cubic centimetres more5.03 cubic inches, 0.04 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP f/1.5 | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 12MP f/2.4 | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP f/1.9 | 12MP |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 22 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. | 799 dollars | 799 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) taller, 0.1 mm wider and 2 g (0.07 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 172 g (6.07 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
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 16 than iPhone 14?
iPhone 16 is 0.9 mm taller and 0.1 mm wider than iPhone 14. Both phones have the same depth of 7.8 mm.
Is iPhone 16 lighter than iPhone 14?
iPhone 16 weighs 170 grams while iPhone 14 weighs 172 grams. The weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
Do iPhone 14 and iPhone 16 have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.1 inch display with identical pixel density. The physical footprint of the screen area is nearly the same on both devices.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
Both iPhone 14 and iPhone 16 are rated the same for one handed ease. The dimensions are close enough that an average adult hand finds them similarly manageable.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both iPhone 14 and iPhone 16 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone 14 to iPhone 16 worth it for size only?
Upgrading for size only is not worth it since the dimensions are nearly identical. The benefits come from speed and battery life rather than physical changes.