Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Should you be looking to upgrade?

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14

Apple iPhone 16 series is finally available now, with Apple intelligence and some key hardware upgrades. The iPhone 16 is positioned as an excellent entry point from the series, especially for those wanting to experience iOS for the first time. However, for budget-conscious buyers, the iPhone 14 remains a solid option, especially as it is now available at a discounted price in India during the festive sale period.

Here we now compare these two Apple smartphones and see which one is better.

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Display

Like last year’s iPhone 15, the iPhone 16 comes with a Dynamic Island notch instead of the static notch found on the iPhone 14. Both smartphones come with 60Hz OLED displays and a 6.1-inch screen size. With Dynamic Island, you get a more interactive display experience, with notifications, music controls, and other information seamlessly integrated into the pill-shaped notch.

The iPhone 16 also supports 2000 nits of peak brightness, compared to lower 2,000 nits peak brightness on the iPhone 14.

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Performance

Under the hood, the Apple iPhone 16 is powered by Apple’s latest A18 Bionic chipset. It is a substantial upgrade from the A15 Bionic SoC in the iPhone 14. The A18 not only delivers faster performance and improved efficiency but also comes with Apple Intelligence (AI) support.

While the A15 processor in the iPhone 14 remains powerful enough to handle most everyday tasks smoothly, the A18 offers better thermal efficiency and longevity. We also get higher 8GB RAM support on the iPhone 16 compared to 6GB RAM on the iPhone 15.

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Camera

If we talk about the cameras of both smartphones, the iPhone 16 comes with a 48MP main camera along and a 12MP ultrawide camera. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 has dual 12MP main and ultra-wide cameras. The iPhone 16 captures more detail, particularly in low-light settings, and has improved night and portrait mode support.

Additionally, the iPhone 16 comes with a new Camera Control button that allows quick access to photo features like zooming, adjusting focus, or changing camera modes.

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Battery

The Apple iPhone 16 comes with a bigger 3,561 mAh battery compared to the 3,279 mAh battery on the iPhone 14. The iPhone 16 also comes with faster charging speeds, as it supports up to 40W wired charging and 20W via a compatible MagSafe wireless charging adaptor.

In contrast, the iPhone 14 supports 20W wired and 15W wireless charging. Apple also claims that the iPhone 16 offers 22 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 14, offers 20 hours.

Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Price

In India, the iPhone 14’s base 128GB storage variant is currently priced at Rs 57,999, with further discounts available through bank offers or cashbacks. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 has a starting price of Rs 79,900.