Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple iPhone 17
Performance
81.7
91.1 ★
Camera
40.0
80.0 ★
Battery
66.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
75.4
92.9 ★
Overall
69.7
82.8 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 17
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 17
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 17
92.9/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17
82.8/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 17
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 14 Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.30"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Resolution
1284x2778
1206x2622
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A19 (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4323 mAh
3692 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
203g
177g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 17 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 14 Plus puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone 17
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 17?
Apple iPhone 17 is the overall winner with a score of 82.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 14 Plus or Apple iPhone 17?
Apple iPhone 17 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 14 Plus has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 17 is better for gaming with a score of 92.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 17 offers better value at PKR 398,999 with a value score of 0.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Apple iPhone 17?
Apple iPhone 14 Plus costs PKR 409,999 while Apple iPhone 17 costs PKR 398,999. The price difference is PKR 11,000.
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