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Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Short answer

The iPhone 18 Pro, if you can afford the upgrade.

The iPhone 18 Pro beats the iPhone 14 Pro on battery life, charging speed and cameras, and reviewers called the jump from a 14 Pro big. The iPhone 14 Pro is lighter and thinner, but its screen is smaller and dimmer. Most reviews of the 18 Pro advise owners of recent Pros to wait.
Updated Oct 16, 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

$1,199 launch price
Compass Score 8.9 from 50 critic reviews
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Get it if you have an iPhone 14 Pro or older, shoot a lot of photos or video, or want manual camera controls and a battery that lasts a full day.
Skip it if you own an iPhone 16 Pro or 17 Pro, since reviewers said those owners can sit this one out.
What reviewers found

Topic by topic

Each row is something review sites agreed on. Open a row for the details.

Battery life iPhone 18 Pro has the edge

The iPhone 18 Pro has a bigger battery, and reviewers found it easily lasts a full day of heavy use. In GSMArena's battery test it ran 16 hours 43 minutes of active use.

4 sites agree: Tech Advisor, Amateur Photographer and 2 more
Charging iPhone 18 Pro has the edge

The iPhone 18 Pro charges at 60W wired and 25W wireless. The iPhone 14 Pro tops out at 15W wireless. Apple says the 18 Pro reaches 50% in about 15 minutes, and testers found it close to that.

4 sites agree: CNET, Amateur Photographer and 2 more
Camera iPhone 18 Pro has the edge

The iPhone 18 Pro has a variable aperture, manual controls and 48MP ultrawide and telephoto cameras. The 14 Pro has 12MP for both. Reviewers praised its low-light shots.

4 sites agree: CNET, CGMagazine and 2 more
Display iPhone 18 Pro has the edge

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen at 3000 nits peak. The iPhone 14 Pro has a 6.1-inch screen. Reviewers found the 18 Pro screen among the best on a phone.

3 sites agree: The Guardian, Trusted Reviews and 1 more
Build iPhone 14 Pro has the edge

The iPhone 14 Pro is lighter at 206g and thinner at 7.85mm. The iPhone 18 Pro is 211g and 8.8mm. Several reviewers said the extra weight is hard to notice.

3 sites agree: Tech Advisor, What Hi-Fi? and 1 more
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro

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Is it worth switching?

iPhone 18 Pro

Own an iPhone 14 Pro or older: reviewers called the 18 Pro a clear, noticeable step up.

Spec data

How they compare

iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$999
Price (MSRP)
$1,199
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
4×
Battery life
—
Battery life
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
60W
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
25W
Display
Color
Display
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.

Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →

Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark
146
photo 143 · video 149
DxOMark
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
7/10
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro
5.8" × 2.8"
iPhone 18 Pro
5.9" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 18 Pro
0.3"
Height
5.8" (147.5 mm)
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.5 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.1"
Screen
6.3"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro: FAQ

Should I upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone 18 Pro?

Yes, most reviewers say so. Owners of an iPhone 14 Pro or older were named as the group who will notice the jump. Battery life, charging speed and cameras improve the most.

Does the iPhone 18 Pro have better battery life than the iPhone 14 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro has a much bigger battery. Reviewers found it easily lasts a full day of heavy use, and some got about two days. In GSMArena's test it ran 16 hours 43 minutes of active use.

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
Both phones earn identical Compass Scores of 8.9, meaning critics rate them equally overall. The right choice depends entirely on which trade-offs matter more to you. Scroll through the spec-by-spec breakdown above to see where each phone pulls ahead.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 14 Pro launches at $999, which is $200 less than the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,199. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
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Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →