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iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 16

24 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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iPhone 14 Plus has advantages in battery, while iPhone 16 has advantages in rear cameras, design & dimensions.

Top Differences

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✓43 registry fields

Outdoor brightness800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr → 2,000 nits outdoor
ChipA15 Bionic → A18
Main camera12 MP → 48 MP
Video playback26 hours → 22 hours
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable (available separately) → Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Outdoor brightnessDifferent, with no automatic winner

800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr compared with 2,000 nits outdoor

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

A15 Bionic compared with A18

Main cameraiPhone 16

12 MP compared with 48 MP

Video playbackiPhone 14 Plus

26 hours compared with 22 hours

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable (available separately) compared with Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)

Full Comparison

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✓43 registry fields

FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
Main cameraMarginal difference2 official sources12 MP48 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
ZoomMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom rangeNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.7 in6.1 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
Outdoor brightnessMeaningful difference2 official sources800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr2,000 nits outdoorHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2778-by-1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi2556-by-1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA15 BionicA18Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources26 hours22 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable (available separately)Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources10080No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference2 official sources2018No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources203 g170 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources160.8147.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources78.171.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarineNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
MaterialsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownAluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 14 Plus, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones, which are compatible with these iPhone models. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone 16, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation, We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference2 official sources20222024No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
Magsafe wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Qi2 wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
UwbMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
WifiMarginal difference2 official sourcesWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
ConnectorMarginal difference2 official sourcesLightningUSB-CNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Usb speedMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownUSB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 14 PlusiPhone 16Why it matters
Fresh ordinary priceMarginal difference1 official sourceUnavailable$829 · 128GBOrdinary unlocked prices avoid presenting carrier-dependent discounts as universal.

What’s the same

Ultra Wide camera12 MP
Video4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
RatingRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Front camera12 MP
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
U.S. SIMDual eSIM only
Depth mm7.8

Which should you buy?

iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 16 trade strengths: iPhone 14 Plus leads in Battery, while iPhone 16 leads in Camera and Design.

CHOOSE IPHONE 14 PLUS
  • Choose iPhone 14 Plus if you prioritize battery.
CHOOSE IPHONE 16
  • Choose iPhone 16 if you prioritize camera and design.

Category-by-category

REAR CAMERAS · iPhone 16

Leads in camera.

BATTERY · iPhone 14 Plus

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 16

Leads in design.

DISPLAY · Comparable

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PERFORMANCE · Comparable

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OTHER · Comparable

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CHARGING · Comparable

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CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

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PORTS · Comparable

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PRICE · Comparable

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FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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