Device Size Comparison

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 17e

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Comparison Summary

Both devices share the same 71.5 mm width, iPhone 14 is slightly heavier (172 g vs 170 g). iPhone 14 matches iPhone 17e on width and height, making iPhone 14 slightly larger overall on paper.

Key Differences

  • Weight

    The iPhone 14 is 2g heavier than the iPhone 17e (1.2%).

  • Height

    The iPhone 14 and iPhone 17e share the same 146.7mm height.

  • Width

    The iPhone 14 and iPhone 17e are the same width at 71.5mm.

  • Thickness

    The iPhone 14 and iPhone 17e match at 7.8mm thick.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

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Both measure 71.5 mm wide and 146.7 mm tall.

Lighter weight

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (170 g) vs iPhone 14 (172 g), 2 g lighter.

Thinner design

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Both are 7.8 mm thick.

Pocketability

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Similar combined width, height, and thickness for pocket carry.

Larger overall size

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Both measure 71.5 mm wide and 146.7 mm tall.

Dimension Comparison Table

DimensioniPhone 14iPhone 17eDifference
Width71.5 mm71.5 mm0 mm
Height146.7 mm146.7 mm0 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm0 mm
Weight172 g170 g-2 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

Pocket fit should be similar for both phones on the listed body dimensions.

One-Hand Use

One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 14 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 14 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17e leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPhone 14?

Choose the iPhone 14 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (172g vs 170g).

Who should choose the iPhone 17e?

Choose the iPhone 17e if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (170g vs 172g).

Overall recommendation

Overall, both devices sit close on listed bulk and weight (172g vs 170g; 71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm). Pick the iPhone 14 or iPhone 17e based on which individual measurements — width, height, thickness, or grams — matter more for how you plan to carry the phone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?
iPhone 14 matches iPhone 17e on width and height (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?
iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus iPhone 14 at 172 g (2 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?
Both are 7.8 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?
Both phones are similarly easy to carry. iPhone 14 is 71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm and 172 g, while iPhone 17e is 71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm and 170 g.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
iPhone 17e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 170 g weight versus iPhone 14 at 71.5 mm, 146.7 mm, and 172 g.
Which device is heavier?
iPhone 14 is heavier at 172g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.
How much heavier is iPhone 14 than iPhone 17e?
iPhone 14 is 2g heavier than iPhone 17e (172g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?
For most users, the 2g difference between iPhone 14 (172g) and iPhone 17e (170g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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