Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 16
Performance
81.7
91.1 ★
Camera
40.0
80.0 ★
Battery
40.0
56.0 ★
Gaming
75.4
85.4 ★
Overall
64.5
81.5 ★
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 16
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 16
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 16
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 16
85.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 16
81.5/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 16
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 16
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1170x2532
1179x2556
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 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 12 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)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, 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
3279 mAh
3561 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 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
5.3, 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
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172g
170g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Ultramarine, Black, White, Pink, Teal
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 81.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 14 puts up a strong fight with a score of 64.5/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 14
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Apple iPhone 16
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Below-average battery
- 60Hz display only
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 16?
Apple iPhone 16 is the overall winner with a score of 81.5/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 16?
Apple iPhone 16 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 16 has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 16 is better for gaming with a score of 85.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 16 offers better value at PKR 322,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 16?
Apple iPhone 14 costs PKR 384,999 while Apple iPhone 16 costs PKR 322,999. The price difference is PKR 62,000.
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