Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 14 is lighter at 172 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (27 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 14 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 172 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 14 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 172 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is significantly wider than iPhone 14 (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Plus is significantly heavier (199 g vs 172 g). iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 14, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly larger overall, while iPhone 14 may feel easier to carry and u...

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Smaller body

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 (172 g) vs iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), 27 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 7.8 mm thick.

Pocketability

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 14 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 14	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	71.5 mm	77.8 mm	+6.3 mm
Height	146.7 mm	160.9 mm	+14.2 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	7.8 mm	0 mm
Weight	172 g	199 g	+27 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 14 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 146.7 mm height, while iPhone 16 Plus may require more finger stretching (77.8 mm × 160.9 mm).
iPhone 14 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 14 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 14 (172 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), a 27 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 14 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 14, making iPhone 16 Plus significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 146.7 mm, +14.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g and iPhone 14 weighs 172 g — a difference of 27 g. iPhone 16 Plus is 15.7% heavier than iPhone 14.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 7.8 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm wider and 14.2 mm taller than iPhone 14 (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 14 is lighter at 172 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (27 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 7.8 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 14 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 172 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 14 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 172 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

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