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iPhone 14 512 GB vs the all-new iPhone 16 Pro. Which one to choose
Apple is considered one of the most premium brands that has constantly raised the bar with their latest releases of smartphones, iPads, laptops, and other electronic gadgets. The newly released iPhone 16 pro which is the most expensive smartphone is no exception to it. But how does it provide value compared to the cheapest iPhone 14 512 GB variant still available and manufactured by Apple? Let's check down their detailed comparison and see which device offers more value.
Design and Built Quality
The iPhone 16 has a titanium frame while the iPhone 14 has an aluminium frame. The titanium build provides a premium look and feel, and also is resistant to scratches and wear. Both phones have a glass back (corning-made glass). Additionally, the iPhone 16 pro is a little thick and heavy due to its advanced materials but overall iPhone 16 pro provides a better experience in hand.
Display
iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display which is an upgrade from the 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display on the iPhone 14. The 16 Pro has a 120Hz refresh rate that offers smooth scrolling and transitions and also has a peak brightness of 2000 nits for perfect visibility in bright sunlight. Whereas the iPhone 14 has a peak of 1200 nits . Overall the 16 Pro’s display makes it more accurate for gaming, streaming, heavy activity, and other uses.
Performance
he 16 Pro is powered by the powerful Apple A18 Pro Bionic Chipset and delivers better performance and efficiency over the A15 Bionic Chip in the iPhone 14 segment. The iPhone 14 has Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) while the 16 Pro boars the same Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) but with different features. Also, the new 3nm architecture in the A18 Pro when compared to the 5nm architecture of the iPhone 14 offers faster app launches, better multitasking, and enhanced battery life.
Camera
The iPhone 16 Pro has a triple-camera setup that features a 48MP wide sensor, a 12 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultra-wide sensor. Whereas the iPhone 14 comes with a dual camera system with a 12 MP main sensor and a 12 MP ultra-wide lens. Overall because of the advanced periscope zoom on the iPhone 16, it allows detailed shots from long distances and produces sharper and vibrant images because of its computational photography feature.
Battery
The 16 pro has a slightly larger 3582 mAh battery compared to the 3279 mAh battery capacity of the iPhone 14. The 16 pro also supports faster charging 25W wireless charging and reverse wired charging, whereas the iPhone 14 has 15W wireless charging without the reverse charge capability.
Connectivity
The shift from the Lightning port on the iPhone 14 to the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port on the iPhone 16 Pro, allows faster data transfer and universal compatibility. Both devices support eSIM and 5G, but the iPhone 16 Pro includes a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip for enhanced connectivity and exact location tracking.
Price
The iPhone 16 Pro price of its base variant of 128 GB comes at a price of Rs 1,19,900 at Amazon and is also one of the costliest iPhone segments in India. Whereas the iPhone 14 512 GB variant comes at a price of Rs 76,900 at Amazon.
Conclusion
The iPhone 16 offers top-notch performance within an excellent camera, upgradable to 18.2 iOS, better GPU, etc. and thus is a clear winner when compared with iPhone 14 released on September 2022 which is an affordable iPhone with strong performance and still manufactured by Apple.