iPhone 14 vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 14.2 millimetres0.56 inches taller than the iPhone 14.
The iPhone 16 Plus on Amazon (paid link) gives you a bigger screen and much stronger battery life while still running the latest iOS. The iPhone 14 (paid link) is easier to one-hand and costs less, but the 16 brings a meaningful jump in daily endurance. Go for the 16 Plus if you need all-day power, or keep the 14 to save money and weight.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 14
Pocket: iPhone 14
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14
from $799 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 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: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 172 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
14, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 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 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 14 146.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 14 5.78 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 14 71.5 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 14 2.81 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 14 7.80 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 14 0.31 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 172 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: 14 6.07 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.56 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 172 grams6.07 ounces | 199 grams, 27 grams more7.02 ounces, 0.95 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 88 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | 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. | 799 dollars | 899 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider and 27 g (0.95 oz) heavier 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 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 14
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone 14?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 14.2 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 14. Both phones share the same 7.8 mm depth.
How much heavier is the iPhone 16 Plus compared to the iPhone 14?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 27 grams more than the iPhone 14. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 14 has a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus screen is 0.6 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone 14 is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 14 is also better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus worth the upgrade for size alone?
Whether the iPhone 16 Plus is worth the upgrade depends on your needs. The iPhone 14 remains more pocketable and lighter.