Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 17e

Our Verdict: These two phones suit different buyers. iPhone 14 is the one to look at for contract value, backed by the lower contract price from £14.99/mo and the cheaper SIM-free price from £233.99; iPhone 17e is stronger for rear-camera resolution, with a higher-resolution 48MP rear camera and the larger 4,005 mAh battery. Let that priority decide the purchase rather than treating one model as universally better.

The 14 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £511 over a typical contract, £145 less than the 17e.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1170 x 2532 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch
457 457
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A19 (3 nm)
Battery
3,279 mAh 4,005 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/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight
172 grams 169 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) £25.99/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£229.00 £545.57

Prices updated 16 July 2026

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1170 x 2532 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch 457 457
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Apple A19 (3 nm)
Battery 3,279 mAh 4,005 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/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight 172 grams 169 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
£25.99/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £229.00 £545.57
Prices updated 16 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

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

The Apple iPhone 14 features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?

The Apple iPhone 14 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £229.00.

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 14 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm), while the Apple iPhone 17e uses the Apple A19 (3 nm).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is the more portable of the two: it's 3g lighter at 169 grams, both are similar in overall footprint.

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

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

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

Both phones run Apple iOS.