iPhone 17 vs iPhone 14 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 Plus is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 26 grams0.92 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17.
The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) is narrower and lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus (paid link), making it easier to use in one hand and carry daily. Both still run the latest iOS, but the 17 brings a noticeable speed bump and lasting stamina for $899 new, while the Plus drops to around $330 renewed. If you need the best feel and performance, buy the 17; otherwise, the older Plus is the smarter value.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17
Pocket: iPhone 17
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 14 Plus
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 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 14 Plus: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.8 millimetres, 203 grams.
17, 14 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 14 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 14 Plus 160.8 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 14 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 14 Plus 78.1 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 14 Plus 3.07 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 14 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 14 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 14 Plus 203 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 14 Plus 7.16 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 14 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 11.2 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.44 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 203 grams, 26 grams more7.16 ounces, 0.92 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 98.0 cubic centimetres, 12.9 cubic centimetres more5.98 cubic inches, 0.79 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 87 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 hrs | 26 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 | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 899 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Oct 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 Plus is 11.2 mm (0.44 in) taller, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 26 g (0.92 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 14 Plus than the iPhone 17?
The iPhone 14 Plus is 11.2 mm taller and 6.6 mm wider than the iPhone 17.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 17 is 26 grams lighter than the iPhone 14 Plus.
Is the screen on the iPhone 17 smaller than the iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7 inch display.
Is the iPhone 17 easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 14 Plus?
The iPhone 17 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 14 Plus.
Do the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Plus fit in a typical men's jeans pocket according to measured data.
Is the size difference enough to make upgrading from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 17 worth it?
Whether the size difference makes upgrading from the iPhone 14 Plus to the iPhone 17 worth it depends on your preference.