Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 16 Plus is two years of updates on from it. There's more battery in the 16 Plus, 4674mAh to 3200mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and storage goes higher on the 14 Pro 5G, up to 1TB against 512GB. The 16 Plus has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". The 16 Plus is the better phone; upgrade from the 14 Pro 5G if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
The 14 Pro 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £642 over a typical contract, £154 less than the 16 Plus.
20 reviews 4.2
12 reviews
Prices updated 28 July 2026
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 20 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2796 x 1290 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 4,674 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 206 grams | 199 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts |
£13.00/mo
£315.00 upfront |
£32.79/mo
£9.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £309.99 | £510.00 |
| Prices updated 28 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper on contract at £642.00 over the life of the deal from £13.00 per month with £315.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 461 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus 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 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £309.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus use?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is lighter but the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is more compact. It's 7g lighter at 199 grams, though the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.