Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 14
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A15 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 3279 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A15 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 3279 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Design, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Design, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 07, 2022 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 16, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹79,900 | ||
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 07, 2022 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 16, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Tie
| Weight | 170 grams | 172 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning-made Glass | |||
| Weight | 170 grams | 172 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning-made Glass |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | A15 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 | A15 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Auto Focus, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 14
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 3279 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 20 w | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 3279 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 20 w |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
