iPhone 14 Pro vs 12 4G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 14 Pro is supported until Sep 2029 at $9.44 per month of safe use, while the 12 4G runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 14 Pro 68 · 12 4G 63 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro $368

Safe to buy$9.44/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 14 Pro 8012 4G 70

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

iPhone 14 Pro 8012 4G 36

The iPhone 14 Pro's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 14 Pro 7412 4G 55

The iPhone 14 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone 14 Pro 4412 4G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,200mAh — the 12 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 14 Pro 4612 4G 29

The iPhone 14 Pro is supported until Sep 2029 — 15 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value

iPhone 14 Pro 6812 4G 63

Overall value goes to the iPhone 14 Pro at $9.44 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 14 Pro	12 4G
Price (street)	$368	$175
Display	6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM	6GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	128GB/256GB
Battery	3,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight	206 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Sep 2029	Jul 2028

iPhone 14 Pro full verdict →12 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.