Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 17

Our Verdict: This is an iPhone-to-iPhone comparison, so price, size and generation are the real separators. iPhone 17 has the higher-resolution main camera, 48MP to 12MP, while The iPhone 14 and the iPhone 17 are three years apart, which is enough for a real difference. iPhone 14 should cost less to own, so iPhone 17 needs a feature-led reason to be the pick. Unless iPhone 17 has a must-have feature for you, iPhone 14 is the more pragmatic option.

Over a full contract, the 14 5G works out around £511 all-in, about £290 less than the 17.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1170 x 2532 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
457 458
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A19 Pro
Battery
3,279 mAh 3,692 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm
Weight
172 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£14.99/mo (£129.00 upfront) £29.99/mo (£59.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£229.95 £599.00

Prices updated 17 July 2026

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 457 458
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A19 Pro
Battery 3,279 mAh 3,692 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm
Weight 172 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £14.99/mo
£129.00 upfront
£29.99/mo
£59.00 upfront
SIM-free £229.95 £599.00
Prices updated 17 July 2026
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Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14

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£14.99 per month, £129 upfront.

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Apple iPhone 17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 is cheaper on contract at £511.16 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £129.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 14's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 14 uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 17 has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £229.95.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 17 use?

The Apple iPhone 14 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm), while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 is the more portable of the two: it's 5g lighter at 172 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17?

The Apple iPhone 14 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone 17 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 17 run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.