Apple
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
84
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB wins by 3
Apple
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
A16 · iOS · 256GB
87
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB lands at 84 and iPhone 15 Plus 256GB at 87. That puts iPhone 15 Plus 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB 84
vs 87 iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 14 Plus 256GB | iPhone 15 Plus 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | A16 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 14 Plus 256GB vs iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
Which is better, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 256GB? +
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 15 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 14 Plus 256GB or iPhone 15 Plus 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.