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iPhone 14 Pro 256GB — A16 · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Pro 256GB

A16 · iOS · 256GB

88
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB wins by 3
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB

91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Pro 256GB lands at 88 and iPhone 15 Pro 256GB at 91. That puts iPhone 15 Pro 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 14 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 15 Pro 256GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB leads on camera (90 vs 87).

Battery life

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB leads on battery (85 vs 82).

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB leads on cpu (91 vs 88).

Display

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB leads on display (88 vs 85).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 14 Pro 256GB 88
vs
91 iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 14 Pro 256GB
88
cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
91
cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 14 Pro 256GB versus iPhone 15 Pro 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 14 Pro 256GB iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Chipset
A16
A17 Pro
Storage
256GB
256GB
OS
iOS 16
iOS 17
Release year
2022
2023

iPhone 14 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 14 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Which is better, iPhone 14 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB? +

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 14 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 14 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 15 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 14 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 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.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 14 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB? +

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB — leads on camera (90 vs 87). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 14 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB? +

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB — leads on battery (85 vs 82). Screen-on time and charging.