Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Our verdict: On contract, the Apple iPhone 14 works out £532.00 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3". If you'd rather buy outright, the Apple iPhone 14 starts at £229.00 SIM-free.

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
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
172 grams 206 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
£13.95/mo (£165.00 upfront) £33.00/mo (£199.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£229.00 £897.00
Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight 172 grams 206 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 £13.95/mo
£165.00 upfront
£33.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
SIM-free £229.00 £897.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 is cheaper on contract at £469.80 over the life of the deal from £13.95 per month with £165.00 upfront.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

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

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

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 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 14 is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 14 is the more portable of the two — it's 34g lighter at 172 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

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

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

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

Both phones run Apple iOS.