Intro
This is the iPhone 14 Plus versus the iPhone 16 Plus. Who will win this battle? Read on to find out!
iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 14 Plus differences:
iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 14 Plus |
---|---|
Possibly more RAM (8GB) due to on-device AI requirements | 6GB of RAM |
New capacitive Capture Button, Action Button, vertical rear camera placement | No Capture Button or Action Button, diagonal camera placement |
Smaller battery (4,006mAh) potentially resulting in shorter battery life | Larger battery (4,325mAh) potentially delivering better battery life |
New Apple A18 silicon inside (3nm) | Apple A15 Bionic processor |
Pill-shaped front camera cutout with Dynamic Island | The good old Notch, no Dynamic Island functionality |
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
Refinements
There are two big design differences between the iPhone 14 Plus and the iPhone 16 Plus. The first one is the notch. The new iPhone 16 Plus follows with the Dynamic Island philosophy, offering a pill-shaped cutout on its screen with some added functionality, while the original iPhone 14 Plus has the old notch.
The other big difference is the design of the camera. The iPhone 16 Plus comes with a redesigned vertical main camera, similar to the one on the iPhone X, just a bit beefier. The iPhone 14 Plus has the usual squarish camera bump design with diagonal placement for the main and ultrawide cameras.
There is no difference in build materials between these two. We’re talking about the usual glass-aluminum sandwich, but there’s a difference when it comes to buttons. The new model will feature an Action Button, and, most likely, a capacitive Camera Button as well, while the iPhone 14 Plus comes with conventional volume and power buttons, plus the mute switch.
Regarding the available colors, you can check out the expected colors for the iPhone 16 Plus below, as well as all the available iPhone 14 hues.
iPhone 16 Plus expected colors:
iPhone 14 Plus available colors:
- Midnight
- Purple
- Starlight
- Blue
- Red
- Yellow
Display Differences
Where’s my 120Hz display?
Nevertheless, Apple seems to be stuck in the past because we expect the iPhone 16 Plus to sport the exact same display with the exact same refresh rate, only a bit brighter. The iPhone 14 Plus is rated at 1,200 nits of peak brightness, while the new model is expected to bump this number to 2,000.
Obviously, the notch remains on the iPhone 14 Plus, and for some people it’s an eyesore, while others don’t even notice it. The new iPhone 16 Plus comes with a pill-shaped cutout and Dynamic Island features attached to it.
As always, stay tuned for our display tests, which will reveal any hidden changes to minimum and maximum brightness, color temperature, and color accuracy.
Performance and Software
A18 vs A15
That said, the iPhone 14 Plus, with its A15 chip and 6GB of RAM, is still a great option for everyday use. When we factor in the ecosystem and the way Apple optimizes its App Store and apps to run across different iPhone generations, we don’t expect major difference in real-life performance. The new chip should really shine in benchmarks, and we’ll share those results as soon as we get our hands on the iPhone 16 Plus.
Where things could get interesting is the software. The iPhone 16 Plus should come with iOS 18, which will probably also be available for the iPhone 14 Plus shortly after. However, the new model might have some cool AI features that the older one won’t get, and it will depend on whether these are on-device or cloud-based. The world is moving toward AI, and Apple can’t afford to lag behind. In the worst case scenario, the AI features could be reserved for the Pro models, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Software updates are important too. Pixel and Galaxy phones already offer seven years of updates, which puts some pressure on Apple. Weβre not sure if the iPhone 16 Plus will get more than five years of OS updates, but five is the least we can expect, which gives a two year advantage for the iPhone 16 Plus over the iPhone 14 Plus in terms of longevity.
Camera
More pixels on the main sensor
The original iPhone 14 Plus features a 12 MP main camera with sensor shift stabilization but no clever hi-resolution tricks. The iPhone 16 Plus, on the other hand, will most likely produce high-resolution 24 MP images from its main sensor.
The ultrawide camera seems to be identical on both models, as is the selfie camera. We have to snap some samples to be able to tell if there are big real-life differences between the two phones in image quality, but we don’t expect that, to be honest.
The cameras are positioned differently on the new model, and it’s not for aesthetic reasons alone. The iPhone 16 Plus should be able to record spatial video in landscape mode, which is meant to be viewed on the Apple Vision Pro headset. The iPhone 14 Plus can’t do this with its diagonally positioned cameras on the back.
Battery Life and Charging
What, the battery is smaller now?
The iPhone 14 PlusΒ will sport a larger battery than the iPhone 16 Plus. There, we’ve said it. We’re not sure what’s the logic behind this decision but according to our info, the iPhone 16 Plus will come with a 4,006mAh cell. The two-generation older iPhone 14 Plus sports a 4,325mAh battery, and its battery life has proven to be solid.Β
Another difference, of course, is the USB-C port on the new iPhone 16 Plus model. The iPhone 14 Plus sports the old Lightning port, but contrary to what most people would expect, the charging speeds aren’t that different. On paper, the iPhone 16 Plus could be pumped up with 27W of wired power, while the iPhone 14 Plus is listed with 20W wired charging support.
We will carry out our usual battery and charging tests and update this comparison with some hard numbers soon.
Specs Comparison
iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 14 Plus | |
---|---|---|
Size, weight | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm, 203g | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm, 203g |
Screen | 6.7″ OLED 60Hz |
6.7″ OLED 60Hz |
Processor | A18 3nm |
A15 Bionic 5nm |
RAM, Storage | 8/128GB 8/256GB 8/512GB LPDDR5 |
6/128GB 6/256GB 6/512GB LPDDR5 |
Cameras | 48MP main 12MP ultra 12MP front |
12MP main 12MP ultra 12MP frontΒ |
Battery | 4,006 mAh | 4,325 mAh |
Charging | USB-C 27W wired MagSafe |
Lightning 20W wired MagSafe |
Summary
Let’s not forget the new buttons and the potential new AI features that Apple might bake into the new iPhone 16 Plus. So, if you’re coming from the iPhone 14 Plus, it might be time to upgrade. Is there a reason to go and grab the iPhone 14 Plus? Probably not. If you’re just getting into the Apple ecosystem, you like big phones but don’t want to cough up a lot of money on the Pro Max model, the iPhone 16 Plus could be a perfect match for you.
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