Smartphone Comparison

Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 15

Verdict
Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 15: Apple iPhone 15 is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 15Difference
AnTuTu score970,0001,170,000-17.1%
Battery (mAh)32793349-2.1%
Main camera (MP)1248
RAM (GB)66
Price (USD)$699$799-12.5%
  • Apple iPhone 15 leads on raw performance by about 17%. Apple iPhone 14 is the cheaper option.

Verdict: iPhone 14 or iPhone 15?

Our recommendation
Apple iPhone 15 takes the overall edge, though Apple iPhone 14 wins in specific areas worth weighing.

Apple iPhone 14 advantages

  • Affordability (+13%)

Apple iPhone 15 advantages

  • Raw performance (+17%)
  • Camera resolution (+75%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Apple iPhone 14 if you want the best value for money.
  • Choose the Apple iPhone 15 if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Value for money

Apple iPhone 15 delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 15: which should you choose?

Apple iPhone 14 — Apple iOS smartphone (2022) with a 6.1-inch display, 3279 mAh battery, 12MP main camera and about 970,000 on AnTuTu.

Apple iPhone 15 — Apple iOS smartphone (2023) with a 6.1-inch display, 3349 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 1,170,000 on AnTuTu.

Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 15: Apple iPhone 15 is the faster phone. Apple iPhone 15 leads on raw performance by about 17%. Apple iPhone 14 is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Apple iPhone 15 is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,170,000 vs 970,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 3279 mAh and 3349 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 12MP and 48MP, with 6GB and 6GB of RAM. The Apple iPhone 14 is the more affordable option at about $699, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple iPhone 14 better than the Apple iPhone 15?

Apple iPhone 15 takes the overall edge, though Apple iPhone 14 wins in specific areas worth weighing. Apple iPhone 15 leads on raw performance by about 17%. Apple iPhone 14 is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Apple iPhone 14 and the Apple iPhone 15?

Apple iPhone 15 leads on raw performance by about 17%. Apple iPhone 14 is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Apple iPhone 15 delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Apple iPhone 14 if you want the best value for money. Choose the Apple iPhone 15 if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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