iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → iPhone 14 Plus (supported until Oct 2029); want maximum speed → iPhone 14 Pro (Apple A16 Bionic).
Value Score: iPhone 14 Plus 67 · iPhone 14 Pro 68 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The cheapest big-screen iPhone with real life left: ~$301 used buys a 6.7-inch display, huge battery, and an estimated three-plus years of updates — if you can accept Lightning and 60Hz.
Pick it if
- ✓ Big-screen buyers on a tight budget
- ✓ Battery-first users
- ✓ Streaming and reading
Skip it if
- ✗ You can stretch ~$100 more — the iPhone 15 Plus adds USB-C and a year of support
- ✗ You want any AI features
At ~$368 used, the iPhone 14 Pro delivers a 120Hz display, 3x telephoto, and Dynamic Island with an estimated three-plus years of updates — flagship features at a third of the original price.
Pick it if
- ✓ Flagship features on a mid-range budget
- ✓ Camera-focused buyers
- ✓ Anyone who wants 120Hz without paying $700+
Skip it if
- ✗ You want AI features or USB-C — a used 15 Pro fixes both
- ✗ You won't replace an aging battery
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The iPhone 14 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch ltpo super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak.
The iPhone 14 Pro's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.
The iPhone 14 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
4,325mAh vs 3,200mAh — the iPhone 14 Plus lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Frequently asked
Is the iPhone 14 Plus still supported in 2026?
Yes. It runs the latest iOS in 2026 and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27. Based on Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around October 2029 — roughly three years and four months away.
Is the iPhone 14 Plus worth buying used in 2026?
At around $301, yes — that's about $7.50 per month of remaining safe use, and its big battery is one of the few that still lasts a full day even with some degradation. It's the budget pick among large iPhones; the 15 Plus is the better long-term one.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro still supported in 2026?
Yes. It runs the latest iOS in 2026 and Apple confirmed at WWDC 2026 that it gets iOS 27 this fall. On Apple's typical seven-year pattern, we estimate updates until around September 2029 — a bit over three more years.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro worth buying used in 2026?
Yes, if the price is near $370. That works out to roughly $9 per month of remaining safe use, and you get a 120Hz display and 3x telephoto that even new mid-rangers lack. Check battery health first — these are 2022 phones, and a worn cell is the most common flaw.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $301 | $368 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak | 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5-core GPU) | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,325 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.8 mm | 147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 206 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Oct 2029 | Sep 2029 |
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