iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 14 Pro and the 16 Pro, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 16 Pro is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, Apple Intelligence and the bigger screen. The 14 Pro is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
iPhone 16 Pro
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7 in stock · launched at $999
Shop used 16 ProWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 16 Pro runs the A18 Pro, a generation ahead of the A16 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
16 Pro wins
Only the 16 Pro supports Apple Intelligence (writing tools, notification summaries, the smarter Siri). If that matters to you, it settles the choice.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro has the bigger screen, 6.3″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
16 Pro wins
Cameras: the 14 Pro has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 16 Pro has 48 MP main, 48 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro zooms to 5× optically; the 14 Pro stops at 3×. For concerts, sport and kids on a stage, the longer lens is the one you will use.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro adds the Camera Control button for opening the camera and adjusting exposure or zoom without touching the screen.
16 Pro wins
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro at up to 27 hours of video playback against 23 for the 14 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro charges over USB-C, the same cable as a MacBook or iPad; the 14 Pro still uses Lightning.
16 Pro wins
The 16 Pro has the customisable Action button in place of the mute switch.
16 Pro wins
The 14 Pro has a stainless steel frame; the 16 Pro is titanium.
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iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20222024
- Display
- 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A16 BionicA18 Pro
- RAM
- 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto5× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- LightningUSB-C (USB 3)
- Frame
- Stainless steelTitanium
- Weight
- 206 g199 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- NoYes
- Action button
- No (ring/silent switch)Yes
- Camera Control
- NoYes
- Apple launch price
- $999$999
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Display | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island | 6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 6 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 5× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | Lightning | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Stainless steel | Titanium |
| Weight | 206 g | 199 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes |
| Action button | No (ring/silent switch) | Yes |
| Camera Control | No | Yes |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $999 |
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iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro?
The 16 Pro runs the A18 Pro, a generation ahead of the A16 Bionic. Day to day both feel quick; the gap shows in games, video export and how many years of iOS updates lie ahead.
Is the iPhone 16 Pro worth the extra over the iPhone 14 Pro?
The 16 Pro is the better phone: it adds a newer chip, Apple Intelligence and the bigger screen. The 14 Pro is the value pick if those features are not something you would use.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 14 Pro or the iPhone 16 Pro?
Cameras: the 14 Pro has 48 MP main, 12 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto; the 16 Pro has 48 MP main, 48 MP ultra wide, 12 MP telephoto.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro at up to 27 hours of video playback against 23 for the 14 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Only the iPhone 16 Pro does. Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or an iPhone 16 or later.
How much do the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro cost used?
Right now: iPhone 14 Pro out of stock; iPhone 16 Pro from $718. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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