Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
The Verdict
Both phones share the same $899 price and 6.7-inch display size, but the iPhone 16 Plus pulls ahead with meaningful upgrades. The 16 Plus features a substantially better camera system with a 48 MP main sensor versus the 14 Plus's 12 MP, delivering sharper photos and better zoom capabilities. Battery capacity improves from 4325 mAh to 4674 mAh, while MagSafe charging jumps from 15W to 25W for faster wireless recharging. The A18 processor in the 16 Plus outperforms the A15 Bionic, offering better efficiency and AI features through iOS 18. Display brightness increases from 1200 to 2000 nits, making outdoor visibility superior. RAM grows from 6 GB to 8 GB, supporting smoother multitasking. The 16 Plus also gains USB-C connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 support, and Dolby Vision video recording. The 14 Plus does retain slightly better 5G modem specs and weighs 4 grams less, but these advantages pale against the 16 Plus's comprehensive improvements. At identical pricing, the iPhone 16 Plus offers better value and performance, making it the clear choice for anyone shopping in this category.
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 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
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- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models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 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | iOS 18 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 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 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 20W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 25W MagSafe |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2796 x 1290 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| 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 A18 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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