iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 15
Winner
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro wins this one, taking display and camera decisively. Against the iPhone 15 it's also the sounder buy at $9.77 per month of safe use.
Value Score: iPhone 14 Pro 68 · iPhone 15 61 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
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 standard iPhone 15 brings USB-C, the 48MP camera and Dynamic Island to the affordable tier, but its 60Hz screen now feels dated.
Pick it if
- ✓ Buyers upgrading from an older iPhone who want a long support window
- ✓ Photographers on a budget who value the 48MP main sensor
- ✓ Anyone wanting to standardize on USB-C without paying Pro prices
Skip it if
- ✗ You care about a high-refresh 120Hz screen for scrolling and gaming
- ✗ You shoot a lot of zoomed photos and need a dedicated telephoto lens
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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The iPhone 14 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 — 12 months longer than the iPhone 14 Pro.
Overall value goes to the iPhone 14 Pro at $9.77 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
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.
How long will the iPhone 15 get updates?
Apple does not publish a fixed promise, but its recent iPhones have received roughly seven years of iOS and security updates. On that basis the iPhone 15, released in September 2023, should get updates into about 2030, making it a safe long-term buy in 2026.
Is a used iPhone 15 worth it in 2026?
Yes, for most people. At a used price around 430 dollars it offers USB-C, a strong 48MP camera, the fast A16 chip and several more years of updates. The main compromise is the 60Hz screen, which is fine for everyday use but not as smooth as 120Hz panels.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $368 | $430 |
| Display | 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,349 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm | 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 171 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2029 | Sep 2030 |
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