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Refurbished Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: which should you buy in NZ?
Refurbished, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro starts from $1278.00 and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro starts from $820.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $458.00. 18 tracked specs differ between the two (see the table below). Both come with a 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Price comparison
| Storage | Apple iPhone 15 Pro (refurbished, from) | Apple iPhone 14 Pro (refurbished, from) |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1278.00 | $1060.00 |
| 512GB | $1398.00 | — |
| 128GB | — | $820.00 |
Prices are EcoLoop's current in-stock Good-condition, 80% battery health prices — choose your configuration for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro.
What's different between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.33 in) | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | USA - eSIM | APAC - Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | USA - eSIM | APAC - Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Display Size | 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Always-On display | Ceramic Shield glass | Always-On display |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | NVMe | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | NVMe |
| Main Camera (Triple) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55"", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28"", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Selfie Camera (Single) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS (unconfirmed) | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, DisplayPort | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support | Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 3274 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable (12.38 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 15W wireless (MagSafe) | 7.5W wireless (Qi) | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |15W wireless (MagSafe) | 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
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Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro worth upgrading over the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
18 of the specs we track changed between the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (see the table above). If those changes matter to you, the newer model is worth the difference in price; if not, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro — refurbished from $820.00 — is the better-value pick.
How much cheaper is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro refurbished?
Refurbished, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro starts from $1278.00 and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro starts from $820.00 at EcoLoop — a difference of $458.00. Both come with EcoLoop's 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.
Which refurbished model should I buy, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
Compare the specs and prices above, then view the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Apple iPhone 14 Pro to pick your condition, storage and colour. Not sure which is right for you? Contact EcoLoop and we'll help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro much better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
18 of the specs EcoLoop tracks changed between the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro — see the comparison table above for exactly what's different.
Which is cheaper, refurbished Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper, starting from $820.00 refurbished at EcoLoop.
Does EcoLoop offer the same warranty on both models?
Yes — both the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro come with EcoLoop's standard 12-month warranty, 15-day returns and free NZ-wide delivery.