It can be difficult to decide which iPhone 14 model to buy. Even while the iPhone 14 Pro is undoubtedly more powerful and capable, there are other factors to consider, including price, battery life, and total weight. Check out the comparison of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro below.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro: Screen sizes
For the first time ever, the screen sizes for the basic iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro are the same. Whichever family you choose, you can choose between a 6.1-inch or 6.7-inch screen. This is a significant improvement over the previous two years, when customers looking for the largest 6.7-inch screen could only choose from the top-tier “Pro Max.”
In spite of this, there are some significant differences in screen technology and features. In particular, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max feature the first-ever Always-On display, the new Digital Island that replaces the notch, and ProMotion display technology for smoother animations.

With the help of the Always-On display on the iPhone 14 Pro, your lock screen widgets, the time, and your wallpaper are always visible on the screen. For the iPhone, this is the first time Apple has ever used an Always-On display.
In the meanwhile, the Digital Island replaces the notch with a new degree of engagement. To access additional controls and options, press and hold the screen. The Dynamic Island can display information such as album art for songs in the Music app, FaceTime controls, details about particular background processes, and more. You can view real-time notifications right in the new screen area thanks to the integration between the new Live Activities feature in iOS 16 and the Dynamic Island.
Even though those are the main variations between the displays, there are also other technological specifics. Here is a detailed comparison of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro’s display technologies.
Consideration | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Size | 6.1-inches | 6.7-inches | 6.1-inches | 6.7-inches |
Resolution | 2532×1170-pixels | 2778‑by‑1284-pixels | 2556‑by‑1179-pixels | 2796‑by‑1290-pixel |
PPI | 460ppi | 458ppi | 460ppi | 460ppi |
ProMotion? | ||||
Dynamic Island? | ||||
Always-on display? | ||||
Typical brightness | 800 nits max | 800 nits max | 1000 nits max | 1000 nits max |
Outdoor brightness | 800 nits max | 800 nits max | 2000 nits max | 2000 nits max |
HDR brightness | 1200 nits max | 1200 nits max | 1600 nits max | 1600 nits max |
True Tone | ||||
Haptic Touch |
Size and design
Despite having similar screen sizes, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineups have some distinct design and size differences. Additionally, there are variations in the weight, materials, and other aspects of each model.

The chart below shows that the general dimensions of the corresponding iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models are identical. The weight of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is the biggest difference, with the Pro models weighing significantly more than their non-Pro equivalents. The thicker stainless steel edges, bigger camera modules (more on that in a moment), and bigger batteries are to blame for this.
Consideration | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Height | 5.78-inches (146mm) | 6.33-inches (160.8mm) | 5.81-inches (147.5mm) | 6.33-inches (160.7mm) |
Width | 2.82-inches (71.5mm) | 3.07-inches (78.1mm) | 2.81-inches (71.5mm) | 3.05-inches (77.6mm) |
Thickness | 0.31-inches (7.80mm) | 0.31-inches (7.80mm) | 0.31-inches (7.85mm) | 0.31-inches (7.85mm) |
Weight | 6.07-ounces (172 grams) | 7.16-ounces (203 grams) | 7.27-ounces (206 grams) | 8.47-ounces (240 grams) |
Durability | IP68 (splash, dust, 6 meters of water up to 30 minutes | IP68 (splash, dust, 6 meters of water up to 30 minutes | IP68 (splash, dust, 6 meters of water up to 30 minutes | IP68 (splash, dust, 6 meters of water up to 30 minutes |
Back material | Glossy glass | Glossy glass | Matte glass | Matte glass |
Edges | Aluminum | Aluminum | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Performance
Apple has separated the performance between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro for the first time ever. The A15 chip used in last year’s iPhone 14 models has been enhanced for use in these versions (just with an added GPU core). The A16 Bionic chip, Apple’s first 4nm CPU, is found in the iPhone 14 Pro versions.

The exact comparison of the performance of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro is still pending. However, the reality is that the majority of modern buyers already consider the iPhone’s performance to be excessive.
Consideration | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Processor | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic | A16 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
CPU | 6-core: 2 performance + 4 efficiency | 6-core: 2 performance + 4 efficiency | 6-core: 2 performance + 4 efficiency | 6-core: 2 performance + 4 efficiency |
GPU | 5-core | 5-core | 5-core | 5-core |
Neural Engine | 16-core | 16-core | 16-core | 16-core |
RAM | 6GB | 6GB | 6GB | 6GB |
Back material | Glossy glass | Glossy glass | Matte glass | Matte glass |
Edges | Aluminum | Aluminum | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
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Battery life
A key consideration when selecting an iPhone 14 is battery life. Here is what we know about Apple’s battery statistics, which can be a little hazy.
Consideration | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
Video playback | 20 hours | 26 hours | 23 hours | 29 hours |
Audio playback | 80 hours | 100 hours | 75 hours | 95 hours |
Camera
Regarding camera technology, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are significantly different from one another. This year, the difference between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro is even greater. The main camera on the iPhone 14 Pro uses quad-pixel technology because it has a new 48MP camera to adjust to the photo being taken.

A new Photonic Engine is another feature of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. A deep integration of hardware and software enables this new computational photography feature, according to Apple, which provides a “giant leap for mid- to low-light performance in photos across all cameras.”
According to Apple, the Ultra Wide camera, TrueDepth camera, and Main camera will all have up to a 2x increase in mid- to low-light performance on the iPhone 14.
The benefit is even greater on the iPhone 14 Pro: up to 2x for the primary camera, up to 3x for the ultra wide camera, up to 2x for the telephoto camera, and up to 2x for the TrueDepth camera.
iPhone 14/Plus | iPhone 14 Pro/Max | |
Main camera | 12MP, ƒ/1.5 aperture, 26 mm 2x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom | 48MP, ƒ/1.78, aperture, 24 mm |
Sensor-shift optical image stabilization | ||
Ultra Wide | 12MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 13mm | 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 13mm |
Telephoto lens | ||
Zoom | 2x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom | 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out digital zoom up to 15x |
Apple ProRAW | ||
Smart HDR 4 | ||
Photonic Engine | ||
Photographic Styles | ||
Panoramas | ||
Portrait mode |
Video recording?
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus camera technology:
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
- Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps
- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Night-mode Time-lapse
- QuickTake video
- Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Main)
- 2x optical zoom out
- Digital zoom up to 3x
- Audio zoom
- True Tone flash
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
- Stereo recording

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max camera technology:
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
- Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps
- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB storage)
- Macro video recording, including slo-mo and time-lapse
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Night-mode Time-lapse
- QuickTake video
- Second‑generation sensor‑shift optical image stabilization for video (Main)
- Dual optical image stabilization for video (Main and Telephoto)
- 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 6x optical zoom range
- Digital zoom up to 9x
- Audio zoom
- True Tone flash
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video formats recorded: HEVC, H.264, and ProRes
- Stereo recording
Selfie camera
One of the biggest improvements in front-camera performance we’ve ever seen is provided by the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineups. They both utilise a brand-new camera with an aperture of /1.9, which improves the quality of images and videos taken in low light. Additionally, it offers autofocus for the first time, enabling group selfies to be taken from a distance and focusing in low light.

Full list of specifications for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro’s selfie cameras:
- 12MP camera
- ƒ/1.9 aperture
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Six‑element lens
- Retina Flash
- Photonic Engine
- Deep Fusion
- Smart HDR 4
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)
- Animoji and Memoji
- Night mode
- Photographic Styles
- Apple ProRAW ***
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Lens correction
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps
- ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB storage) ***
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Night-mode Time-lapse
- QuickTake video
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
***Note: iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max only
Colors
There are five distinct colour options for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus:
- Midnight
- Purple
- Starlight
- (Product)RED
- Blue
There are five distinct colour options for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus:
- Midnight
- Purple
- Starlight
- (Product)RED
- Blue
Storage & Price

iPhone 14:
- $799 – 128GB
- $899 – 256GB
- $999 – 512GB
iPhone 14 Pro:
- $999 – 128GB
- $1099 – 256GB
- $1299 – 512GB
- $1499 – 1TB
iPhone 14 Plus:
- $899 – 128GB
- $999 – 256GB
- $1099 – 512GB
iPhone 14 Pro Max:
- $1099 – 128GB
- $1199 – 256GB
- $1399 – 512GB
- $1599 – 1TB
Other features
Additionally, both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro include the following features:

- Crash detection that can recognize when you’re in a car accident and call emergency services.
- Satellite connectivity for reaching emergency services when you aren’t connected to a cellular or WiFi network.
- Action mode for stabilizing video during fast-moving scenarios like running or other sports.
- Ceramic Shield front for improved display durability
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