iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 14
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 14.2 millimetres0.56 inches shorter than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Newer models are now available, but the iPhone 14 on Amazon (paid link) remains a nimble choice that supports the latest software, even as its battery life becomes a bottleneck. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) adds Apple Intelligence and significantly longer runtime, though it demands more hand space and pocket real estate. Choose the 14 for value and comfort, or the 16 Plus if you prioritize battery life over portability.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 14
Pocket: iPhone 14
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 14
from $799 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 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 14: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 172 grams.
16 Plus, 14 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 14
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 14 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, 14 5.78 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 14 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, 14 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 14 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, 14 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, 14 172 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, 14 6.07 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 172 grams, 27 grams less6.07 ounces, 0.95 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 86 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 12MP f/1.5 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 12MP f/2.4 |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP f/1.9 |
| Chip | A18 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 | 799 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower and 27 g (0.95 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16 Plus. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much larger 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.
Which model is heavier?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 27 grams more than the iPhone 14.
What is the difference in screen size?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 14 has a 6.1 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 14 is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Which phone fits better in a pocket?
The iPhone 14 is more pocketable than the iPhone 16 Plus though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth an upgrade?
It depends on your needs since the iPhone 16 Plus is larger and heavier while the iPhone 14 is more compact.