Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.1-inch Apple iPhone 16 (with Apple A18) that was released on September 9, 2024, against the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, which is powered by Apple A16 Bionic and came out 2 years and 1 month before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Prices & Price/GB Comparison

Model / Variant	Price	Storage	Price per GB
iPhone 16 (128 GB base)	$729.99 retail via Verizon / official outlets (Verizon)	128 GB	≈ $5.70 / GB
iPhone 14 Pro (256 GB, refurbished)	$679.00 via Apple Refurbished (Apple)	256 GB	≈ $2.65 / GB

Key Differences: Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro

Category	iPhone 16 Advantage	Description	iPhone 14 Pro Advantage	Description
Battery life	22% longer (29:45 vs 24:20 hrs)	Lasts longer on a single charge	–	–
Performance	10% better AnTuTu (1643K vs 1498K)	Faster overall speed	–	–
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 7 support	Works with latest networks	–	–
Memory (RAM)	8GB vs 6GB (+33%)	Better multitasking	–	–
Device age	2y 1m newer	Longer software support	–	–
Charging	Reverse charging	Can charge accessories	–	–
CPU (single-core)	30% faster (3283 vs 2519)	Quicker app launches	–	–
Weight	36g lighter	More comfortable to carry	–	–
Camera	–	–	3x optical zoom	Better telephoto shots
Display	–	–	120Hz refresh rate	Smoother visuals

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro – Display & Design

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Display Type	OLED	OLED
Size	6.1 inches	6.1 inches
Resolution	1179 × 2556 pixels	1179 × 2556 pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density (PPI)	460 ppi	460 ppi
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate	No	Yes (1–120 Hz)
Max Brightness (typical)	2000 nits	1000 nits
Max Brightness (HDR)	1600 nits	1600 nits
HDR Support	Dolby Vision	Dolby Vision
Screen-to-Body Ratio	86.4%	86.6%
Display Features	DCI-P3	DCI-P3, Always-On Display
RGB Color Space	99.7%	99.8%
PWM (dimming)	60 Hz	240 Hz
Response Time	3 ms	1 ms
Contrast	∞ (Infinity)	∞ (Infinity)
Peak Brightness (auto test)	1697 nits	1790 nits (+5%)
Height	147.6 mm (5.81″)	147.5 mm (5.81″)
Width	71.6 mm (2.82″)	71.5 mm (2.81″)
Thickness	7.8 mm (0.31″)	7.85 mm (0.31″)
Weight	170 g (6 oz)	206 g (7.27 oz)
Waterproof	IP68	IP68
Rear Material	Glass	Glass
Frame Material	Metal	Metal
Available Colors	White, Black, Blue, Green, Pink	Black, Silver, Gold, Purple
Fingerprint Scanner	No	No

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro – Performance

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Chipset (SoC)	Apple A18	Apple A16 Bionic
Max CPU Clock	4040 MHz	3460 MHz
CPU Cores	6 (2 performance + 4 efficiency)	6 (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
Architecture	4 cores @ 2.42 GHz (Sawtooth) 2 cores @ 4.05 GHz (Everest)	4 cores @ 2.02 GHz (Sawtooth) 2 cores @ 3.46 GHz (Everest)
Manufacturing	TSMC	TSMC
Process Technology	3 nm	4 nm
Neural Processor (NPU)	Neural Engine	Apple Neural Engine
Graphics (GPU)	Apple A18 GPU	Apple A16 GPU
GPU Shading Units	640	640
GPU Clock	1490 MHz	1398 MHz
GPU Performance (FLOPS)	~1907 GFLOPS	~1789.4 GFLOPS

Memory & Storage

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
RAM	8 GB LPDDR5X	6 GB LPDDR5
Storage	128 GB NVMe	128 GB NVMe
Expandable	No	No

Battery

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Capacity	3561 mAh	3200 mAh
Charging	30W (59% in 30m)	23W (60% in 30m)
Wireless	15W + reverse	7.5W, no reverse
Full Charge	1h42m	1h41m
Battery Life (general)	29h45m (+22%)	24h20m

Cameras – Rear

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Main	48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm	48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm
Ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto	–	12 MP, 3x optical zoom
Stabilization	Optical	Optical
DxOMark (Photo)	149	143
DxOMark (Video)	154	149
DxOMark (Overall)	147	146

Selfie Camera

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Resolution	12 MP	12 MP
Aperture	f/1.9	f/1.9
Sensor	CMOS	Sony IMX714
Autofocus	Phase AF	Phase AF
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
Video	4K @ 60fps	4K @ 60fps
Depth Sensor	Yes (TOF 3D)	Yes (TOF 3D)
DxOMark	N/A	145

Connectivity & Network

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB	Type-C (USB 2)	Lightning (USB 2)
SIM	Nano + eSIM	eSIM
5G	Yes	Yes

Sound

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Speakers	Stereo	Stereo
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Loudness	90.4 dB	89.5 dB

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro More Info

Category	iPhone 16	iPhone 14 Pro
Sensors	Proximity, Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient, Face ID	Same + Barometer
SAR	Head: 1.24 W/kg Body: 1.41 W/kg	–
Charger	Not included	Not included

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14 Pro – Top 10 FAQs

1. Which phone has better performance?
iPhone 16 (Apple A18, 3nm) is about 10–30% faster in benchmarks than iPhone 14 Pro (A16 Bionic, 4nm).

2. Which has better battery life?
iPhone 16 lasts 22% longer (29h45m vs 24h20m).

3. Does the iPhone 16 have a better display?
Not overall. iPhone 16 has higher brightness (2000 nits vs 1000 nits), but iPhone 14 Pro has 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate + Always-On Display.

4. Which camera system is better?
iPhone 16 takes slightly better photos & videos (DxOMark +4% in photo, +3% in video), but iPhone 14 Pro has a telephoto 3x optical zoom, which iPhone 16 lacks.

5. Which phone is lighter and easier to carry?
iPhone 16 is 36 g lighter (170 g vs 206 g).

6. Do both phones support 5G?
Yes, both support full 5G networks.

7. Which one has better charging?
iPhone 16: 30W fast charging, 15W wireless + reverse charging.
iPhone 14 Pro: 23W fast charging, 7.5W wireless, no reverse charging.

8. Which one is cheaper at launch?
iPhone 16 launched at $799, while iPhone 14 Pro launched at $999.

9. What’s the main difference in connectivity?
iPhone 16 supports Wi-Fi 7 + USB-C, while iPhone 14 Pro has Wi-Fi 6 + Lightning.

10. Which is better for future-proofing?
iPhone 16 (newer, more efficient chip, Wi-Fi 7, longer battery, more RAM).

Quick Verdict:

• Choose iPhone 16 ➝ for performance, battery, weight, price, Wi-Fi 7, and reverse charging.
• Choose iPhone 14 Pro ➝ if you value 120Hz display + telephoto camera.

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