The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro have arrived. So, as we always do, it’s time to dissect those specs. Apple’s 2022 iPhones have different processors depending on the one you get. They also have different camera systems. In particular, the iPhone 14 Pro has an always-on display and support for a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. That just scratches the surface of what’s new here.
If you’re curious about how these new iPhones compare to models of the past, we’ll provide you with a spec comparison shortly. This post focuses on comparing the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro to some of the heavy hitters in the Android space. In particular, the ones you can easily buy as an alternative to the latest iPhone, including the soon-to-be-replaced Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the OnePlus 10T.
iPhone 14 vs Android Flagship Competitors in 2022
| Category | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Pro | OnePlus 10T | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Pro | OnePlus 10T | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
| Starting price | $799 | $999 | $649 (at release) | $1,199 (at release) | $899 (at release) |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 16 | android 12 | android 12 | Android 13 |
| Display | 6.1-inch (2532 x 1170) OLED | 6.1-inch (2556 x 1179) OLED | 6.7-inch (1920 x 1080) OLED | 6.8-inch (3088 x 1440) OLED | 6.7-inch (3120 x 1440) OLED |
| Show refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Always-on display | no | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8mm | 71.5 x 147.5 x 7.85mm | 75.4 x 163 x 8.8mm | 77.9 x 163.3 x 8.9mm | 75.9 x 163.9 x 8.9mm |
| Weight | 172g | 206g | 204g | 229g | 210g |
| Battery capacity | Not a set number, but claims to last 20 hours while playing video | Claims the battery lasts all day | More than 24 hours of battery life on average | 24 hours battery life | On average about a day of battery life |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | no | Yes | Yes |
| Fast charging possible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | A15 Bionic | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor chip |
| RAM | To be determined | To be determined | 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, depending on configuration | 8 GB for entry-level model, 12 GB for all other configurations | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Ports | Lightning charging port | Lightning charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port | USB-C charging port |
| Rear cameras | 12 megapixel main camera, 12 megapixel ultra wide angle | 48-megapixel main camera, 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 12-megapixel telephoto camera | 50 megapixel main camera, 8 megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, 2 megapixel macro camera | 108 megapixel main camera, 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle camera, two 10 megapixel telephoto lenses | 50 megapixel main camera, 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle lens, 48 megapixel telephoto lens |
| Front Cameras | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixel | 40 megapixels | 11.1-megapixel |
| biometrics | Face ID unlock | Face ID unlock | In-display fingerprint sensor | Face recognition, in-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint reader |
| Wi-Fi 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS function | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| IP value | IP68 | IP68 | IP54 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dual SIM card | Yes, dual eSIM, but no tray | Yes, dual eSIM, but no tray | Yes, with eSIM | Yes, with eSIM | Yes, with eSIM |
