iPhone 17e vs iPhone 14
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 is the same size as the iPhone 17e, 3 grams0.11 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 14 (paid link) share the exact same body, so hand feel is identical. You pay more for the 17e to get a battery that lasts longer and a newer chip that supports Apple Intelligence. If you need longevity and modern features, spend the extra; if you just want a reliable iPhone now, the 14 renewed is a smart buy.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 17e
from $599 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.
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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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 14: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 172 grams.
17e, 14 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17e
from $599 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: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 14 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 14 5.78 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 14 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 14 2.81 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 14 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 14 0.31 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 14 172 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 14 6.07 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 172 grams, 3 grams more6.07 ounces, 0.11 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, the same4.99 cubic inches, the same |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 86 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | 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 | A19 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 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 | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 is the same size as the iPhone 17e, 3 g (0.11 oz) heavier. The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 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
Is the iPhone 17e bigger than the iPhone 14?
The iPhone 17e and iPhone 14 have identical physical dimensions. Both measure 146.7mm in height, 71.5mm in width, and 7.8mm in depth.
How much heavier is the iPhone 14 than the iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 14 weighs 3 grams more than the iPhone 17e. This difference is generally not noticeable in daily use.
Are the screens on the iPhone 17e and iPhone 14 the same size?
Yes, both phones have a 6.1 inch display. The resolution and pixel density are also identical between the two models.
Is the iPhone 17e easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 14?
Both phones offer the same one-handed ease since they share the same body size. An average adult hand will handle them identically.
Do the iPhone 17e and iPhone 14 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17e and iPhone 14 fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither model fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 17e for size alone?
Upgrading for size alone is not worth it because the physical dimensions are identical. You would not get a larger or smaller device by switching between these models.