Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 14 Plus delivers exceptional value with its expansive 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display and impressive 4325 mAh battery, offering the longest endurance in Apple's lineup. However, iPhone 14 Pro commands premium pricing for tangible upgrades: the A16 Bionic chip outperforms the A15, 120Hz LTPO display refresh rate provides noticeably smoother scrolling than 60Hz, 2000 nits peak brightness crushes the Plus's 1200 nits, and the 48MP main camera with 3x telephoto lens surpasses the Plus's dual 12MP setup. Pro's stainless steel construction feels more premium than aluminum, though it adds weight. Battery capacity favors Plus at 4325 mAh versus 3200 mAh, partially offsetting Pro's efficiency gains. For users prioritizing screen size, battery life, and value, Plus excels. For those wanting cutting-edge display tech, superior processing power, and advanced photography, Pro justifies its hundred-dollar premium. Choose Plus for everyday users; choose Pro for performance enthusiasts and mobile photography aficionados.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro if…
- →Introduced the Dynamic Island cutout design
- →Massive 48 MP camera jump with ProRAW support
- →Always-on display first on iPhone
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Pros
- Introduced the Dynamic Island cutout design
- Massive 48 MP camera jump with ProRAW support
- Always-on display first on iPhone
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- Compact Pro form factor easy to handle one-handed
Cons
- Still uses Lightning connector at $999
- Heavy stainless steel frame
- Charging speeds lag far behind Android rivals
- Smaller battery than Pro Max model
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | iOS 16 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 206 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Stainless steel frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 12 MP |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP 3x |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 27W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W MagSafe |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2556 x 1179 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (5-core) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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