iPhone 16 Pro vs 14 Pro

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Winner

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 16 Pro is supported until Sep 2031 at $7.81 per month of safe use, while the 14 Pro runs out in Nov 2028 ($20.95/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 16 Pro 73 · 14 Pro 64 — 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 16 Pro $494

Safe to buy$7.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20292031

Xiaomi 14 Pro $600

Buy with care$20.95/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 16 Pro 8014 Pro 90

The 14 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro 9514 Pro 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro 7414 Pro 79

The 14 Pro has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone 16 Pro 5214 Pro 78

4,880mAh vs 3,582mAh — the 14 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 16 Pro 7514 Pro 34

The iPhone 16 Pro is supported until Sep 2031 — 35 months longer than the 14 Pro.

Value

iPhone 16 Pro 7314 Pro 64

Overall value goes to the iPhone 16 Pro at $7.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 16 Pro	14 Pro
Price (street)	$494	$600
Display	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A18 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	8GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	3,582 mAh	4,880 mAh
Charging	Wired fast charge — 50% in ~30 min with a 20W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W	120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP periscope 5x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions	149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm	161.4 × 75.3 × 8.5 mm
Weight	199 g	223 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Sep 2031	Nov 2028

iPhone 16 Pro full verdict →14 Pro 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.