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iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus: Are There Any Differences Beyond Size?

Oct 5, 2022

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The new iPhone 14 Plus has replaced the mini version. In the past two years, Apple released a smaller variant in addition to the standard iPhone, but this year Apple has taken a different approach. The iPhone 14 Plus is the larger version of the iPhone 14 and the screen size is therefore the biggest reason why you should choose the Plus model. But when Apple released Plus models years ago, there were even more differences. Is that also the case with the iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus? We'll show you here.

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Differences iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus

As the name suggests the iPhone 14 Plus is the larger version of the regular iPhone 14. But there are a few other differences that can be important when choosing between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

Screen size and resolution
Dimensions and weight
Battery
Price

#1 Screen size and resolution

As the name implies, the iPhone 14 Plus has a larger screen. The iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch display, which is the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The regular iPhone 14 has a 6.1-inch display, which is the same size as the screen of the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 Plus is therefore mainly for anyone who wants a large screen, but not the more expensive pro functions of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We see another small difference in the resolution: the iPhone 14 Plus has a slightly lower pixel density, although you will not see that so quickly in practice.

The larger screen size of the iPhone 14 Plus has mainly advantage that you see more on the screen and can make your buttons bigger. On a webpage in Safari, you can see more text without having to scroll. And if you have trouble operating or reading, you can make buttons and text bigger. The larger size will therefore also appeal to people with less good eyesight.

Differences screen iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus (view the table in a new window) iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus Screen size 6.1 inch 6.7 inch Type Super Retina XDR OLED display Super Retina XDR OLED display Notch √ √ ProMotion – – Always on – – HDR √ √ Resolution 2532 x 1170 2778 x 1284 Pixels per inch 460 458 Maximum brightness 1200 nits (HDR) 1200 nits (HDR)

#2 Dimensions and weight: The iPhone 14 Plus is a lot bigger

A larger screen automatically means a larger device. In terms of size, the iPhone 14 Plus is almost the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but a lot larger than the regular iPhone 14. The difference in height is 14 millimeters and in width it is just a little bit more than 7 millimeters. Both devices are the same thickness. This larger size makes the iPhone 14 Plus a bit more difficult to hold and operate with one hand. This makes it less easy to reach a button at the top of the screen, without having to grab the iPhone differently or use a second hand. If you've never had such a large model before, it can take some getting used to at first.

You will also notice the difference in weight. The iPhone 14 Plus is over 30 grams heavier than the iPhone 14. But thanks to the aluminum material, it is not yet as heavy as an iPhone 14 Pro made of stainless steel.

Differences in iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus dimensions (view the table in a new window) iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm Weight 172 grams 203 grams

#3 Battery: iPhone 14 Plus has the best battery life ever (according to Apple)

In the battery life between the iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus, we see that there are big differences. According to Apple, the iPhone 14 Plus has the longest battery life ever of all iPhones. That's partially true, if we look at the numbers. In terms of audio playback (100 hours), the iPhone 14 Plus beats all other models (95 hours in the iPhone 14 Pro Max and 80 hours in the iPhone 14). But if we look at other measurements, we see a slightly different picture. The iPhone 14 Plus can play up to 26 hours of video and stream up to 20 hours of video. With the iPhone 14 Pro Max, that is 29 hours and 25 hours respectively. And with the iPhone 14 you don't get further than 20 hours and 16 hours respectively.

All in all, the battery of the iPhone 14 Plus lasts a long time and that will certainly be one of the reasons why you should choose this model. But if you really want the best battery life, the iPhone 14 Pro Max might be a better choice. Keep in mind that the larger battery in the iPhone 14 Plus also has longer to charge.

Battery life differences iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus (view the table in a new window) iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus Video playback Up to 20 hours Up to 26 hours Video streaming Up to 16 hours Up to 20 hours Audio playback Up to 80 hours Up to 100 hours Fast charging Within 30 minutes charged to 50% Charged to 50% within 35 minutes

#4 Price: €150 difference

A longer battery life, larger screen: that also has consequences for the price tag of the iPhone 14 Plus. The iPhone 14 Plus costs £150 more than the regular iPhone 14 (£1,019 vs £1,169). This means that the price difference between the regular version and the Plus model is greater than in previous years with the regular version and the mini, because there the price difference was still €100. Add to that the fact that the new iPhones have become more expensive and you have a considerably higher price tag. Until a year ago, the price you pay for the iPhone 14 Plus was the price of the regular Pro model.

6.1-inch iPhone 14 — starting at $1,019 | (single device | subscription)
6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus — from $1,169 | (single device | subscription)
6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro — from €1,329 | (single device | subscription)
6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max — starting at €1,479 | (single device | subscription)

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Agreements iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus

So the screen, size, battery life and price are the only differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. That means that there was not a better camera in the Plus model like in previous years. The iPhone 14 Plus is everything the iPhone 14 is, only bigger. The camera, crash detection, chip, design, color choice, storage capacities and more are all the same. Your choice for the iPhone 14 Plus should therefore mainly be based on the aforementioned differences and not on functions such as the camera or the quality of the screen. If you want a better camera, you should go to the iPhone 14 Pro models.

See our previous articles in which we highlighted the different aspects of the iPhone 14 series.

Buy iPhone 14: these are the prices
iPhone 14 specs: these are the technical specifications
iPhone 14 camera: this year with 48 megapixels in the Pro
iPhone 14 screen: choice of 6.1-inch and 6.7 -inch
iPhone 14 storage: from 128GB to 1TB
iPhone 14 chip: new A16 processor not for all models
iPhone 14 design: all about the appearance
iPhone 14 colours: purple as an eye-catcher
iPhone 14 battery: longer battery life
iPhone 14 specs: these are all technical specifications

Conclusion iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Plus

The iPhone 14 Plus is for anyone looking for a bigger iPhone but don't care about the best camera, most advanced screen or premium design. Your choice for the Plus model compared to the regular iPhone 14 is therefore mainly due to the screen size, the longer battery life and the dimensions of the device itself. Do you only need the largest device, for example because you play a lot of games or watch movies and series on your iPhone, or do you want an iPhone that you can use for a long time, then the iPhone 14 is for you. If you don't really need the larger screen, you can consider the regular iPhone 14. Although we think the iPhone 13 is a wiser choice in that case, because the two devices differ little from each other.

Go and buy the iPhone 14 Plus as…

…you want the biggest iPhone and the camera is less important.
…you want the biggest iPhone, but €1,200 is really the max.
…you have poor eyesight and have trouble reading and operating a 6.1-inch iPhone.
…you watch a lot of videos or play games. The larger screen comes in handy.

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With these providers you can Take out iPhone 14 Plus subscriptions:

Order at Vodafone
Order at T-Mobile
Order at Tele2
Order at KPN

Go and buy the iPhone 14 as&hellip ;

…you do want the latest iPhone, but in a normal screen size.
…6.1-inch for you already on the big side.
…you watch few movies on the iPhone.
…you use the iPhone on average often. You will not need the extra battery life.

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You can take out iPhone 14 subscriptions with these providers:

Order at Vodafone
Order at T-Mobile
Order at Tele2

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Still cheaper? Then take a look at the regular iPhone 13. It differs little from the iPhone 14 and is available at a lot of stores cheaper. In our separate article you will find the best prices for a single iPhone 13.

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Buy iPhone 13 as a separate device? Read here all about ordering from Apple and web stores and what the advantages are of a separate iPhone 13 compared to a longer contract. Combine with a cheap sim only and you're all set!