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Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

The short answer

  • Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery: 4,674 mAh against 4,325.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple iPhone 14 Plus ₹89,900launch price · Oct 2022 Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Plus ₹89,900launch price · Sep 2024
Placement
At its priceBottom quarter ₹70k–1LLower half ₹70k–1L
Spec index8.5 / 108.9 / 10
Key Specs
RAM6 GB8 GB
ProcessorApple A15 BionicApple A18
Rear Camera12 MP + 12 MP48 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera12 MP12 MP
Battery4325 mAh4674 mAh
Display6.7 inches (17.02 cm)6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
General
Launch DateOctober 7, 2022 (Official)September 20, 2024 (Official)
Operating SystemiOS v16iOS v18
Custom UIiOS—
Performance
ChipsetApple A15 BionicApple A18
CPUHexa core (3.24 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche + 2.01 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard)Hexa core (4.04 GHz, Dual core, Performance + 2.42 GHz, Quad core, Efficiency)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication5 nm3 nm
GraphicsApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Display
Display TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.7 inches (17.02 cm)6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
Resolution1284x2778 px (FHD+)1290x2796 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Density458 ppi460 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)87.81 %87.85 %
Screen ProtectionCeramic Shield frontCeramic Shield front
Bezel-less displayYes with notch displayYes with Dynamic Island
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (peak HDR)2000 nits (peak outdoor)
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYes, HDR10, Dolby VisionYes, HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Design
Height160.8 mm160.9 mm
Width78.1 mm77.8 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm
Weight203 grams199 grams
Build MaterialFrame: Aerospace-grade aluminium Back: GlassFrame: Aluminium Front: Ceramic Shield Back: Colour-infused glass
ColoursMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, (PRODUCT)RED, YellowBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
WaterproofYes, IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes)Yes, IP68
Main Camera
Camera SetupDualDual
Resolution12 MP f/1.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26mm) (1.9µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.4, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (13mm, 120 degree field of view)48 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26 mm, Sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (13 mm, 120 degree field of view, Autofocus)
AutofocusYesYes
OISNoNo
FlashYes, True Tone FlashYes, Adaptive True Tone Flash
Image Resolution4032 x 3024 Pixels8064 x 6048 Pixels
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlExposure compensation, Photographic Styles tone and colour control
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Mode Portrait ModeContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night mode Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control Macro Mode Panorama Apple ProRAW
Camera Features5 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom Out Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Photonic Engine Smart HDR 4 Photographic Styles2 x Optical Quality Zoom (48 MP sensor crop) 10 x Digital Zoom Camera Control button Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Visual Intelligence
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps
Video Recording FeaturesSlo-motion Action Mode Cinematic Mode (3840x2160 @ 30 fps) Dolby Vision HDR recording Time-lapse with StabilisationSlo-motion Cinematic Mode (4K Dolby Vision @ 30 fps) Action Mode Spatial Video Recording Audio Mix
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (TrueDepth)12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (TrueDepth)
AutofocusYesYes
FlashYes, Retina FlashYes, Retina Flash
Camera FeaturesPhotonic Engine Smart HDR 4 Portrait Mode Animoji and MemojiFace ID, Portrait mode, Night mode, Photographic Styles
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps
Battery
Capacity4325 mAh4674 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 20WYes, Fast, 20W
USB Type-CNoYes
Storage
Internal Memory128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
USB OTGNoYes
Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
GPRSAvailableAvailable
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi FeaturesMobile HotspotMobile Hotspot, AirDrop
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.3
GPSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSSYes with Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, Beidou
NFCNoYes
USB ConnectivityLightning, Mass storage device, USB chargingUSB Type-C, USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackNoNo
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby AtmosSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorNoNo
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsFace ID, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, BarometerFace ID, Dual ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (2nd generation)